A fishing town where the ocean meets the sky
Located on Taiwan’s East Coast, the town of Chenggong offers not only fresh seafood but also a range of marine adventures, for the willing.
Chenggong boasts the largest fishing port on the entire East Coast, so naturally fishing is a major industry. The warm current from the south brings an abundance of fish as well as dolphins and whales to local waters.
Marine-mammal watching
To see these marine animals in motion, jump on a boat and go on a whale watch. Jin Ling Hao, a father-and-son boating business, will take you in their boat, to track and locate the fast moving creatures.
Chen Yong Chuan, the son, enjoyed his city life but came back to help his fisherman father Chen KunLong salvage his livelihood. Now, they conduct whale-and dolphin-watching tours, especially popular June to August.
Close-knit cluster
The Chens reflect the phenomenon of Chenggong’s younger generation returning home to their family’s businesses and bringing them up to speed. They belong to a cluster of local small-business owners committed to the goal of revitalizing the town.
Language Lab
abundance n.
a large amount of something : an abundant amount of something
- The island boasts an abundance of marine life.
- Food and supplies are in abundance in the camp.
abundant adj.
- The wildlife in this national park is abundant.
marine adj. [mar字根:海]
of or relating to the sea or the plants and animals that live in the sea
- The scientists are studying the marine life in the area.
- Isaac is a marine biologist who specializes in whales.
salvage v.
/ˈsælvɪʤ/
to save (something valuable or important) : to prevent the loss of (something)
- Trying to salvage her final grade, Brenda found a private tutor.
salvage n.
the act of saving something (such as a building, a ship, or cargo) that is in danger of being completely destroyed
- The salvage operation went on for three days, but still we couldn't find the missing gold that was on board.
livelihood n.
/ˈlaɪvliˌhʊd/
a way of earning money in order to live
- Big bookstore chains are affecting the livelihood of independent bookstore owners.
- The majority of the townspeople's livelihoods depend on this factory.
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