 | |  |  | | | | Community Revitalization along Provincial Highway 17 | ◎Written by Chen Ting-fang
◎Translation by Lin Yu-ciao
◎Photos by Carter
◎Photos courtesy of Milkfisherhome Coffee Shop |
Top 100 Young Fishers Jhang Bo-ren: From a Fisherman to an Entrepreneur
Kaohsiung's Mituo District（彌陀區）, which has the sea on one side and Tadi Mountain（漯底山）on another, is regarded as a land of treasure by Jhang Bo-ren（張博仁）, a third-generation local aquaculturist. With a background in clinical nutrition and bioengineering, he has improved the aquaculture environment and now promotes ecological aquaculture using pristine water without chemical additives.
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Jhang's "fishers' team" are aged mostly 21 to 25, while his "fishers' innovation team" helps outstanding young aquaculturists to become independent entrepreneurs. He also opened Mlikfisherhome Coffee Shop（餘香咖啡）to attract tourists. These efforts have not only brought economic benefits to Mituo but also boosted employment opportunities.
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His team handles everything from production to sales. He believes that local revitalization should return to the foundations of the industry and promote the area's products through a "local production and consumption" model, in order to achieve sustainable industrial development. This comprehensive development model is led by individuals — unlike others, which tend to be dominated by community development associations — and has successfully promoted the revitalization and development of the Mituo area.
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| Syu Wei-jhe, Head of Chengtian Integrated Planning Company, Initiated Coastal Revitalization Action
Syu Wei-jhe（許維哲）, head of Chengtian Integrated Planning Company（澄田整合規劃）, is committed to promoting grassroots revitalization along the coast, including Yongan and Zihguan districts. He not only assists young fishers to return to their hometowns and become entrepreneurs, but also collaborates with local young people to showcase their creativity. They have established venues such as Mlikfisherhome Coffee Fish-eating Education Base（餘香咖啡食魚教育基地）and Tadi Community's Bamboo Hat Story House（斗笠故事館）, and assisted with the development of well-known revitalization projects such as the "fishers' team" in Mituo, Leader Su Quality Grouper in Yongan（蘇班長安心石斑）, and Li Fa-sian Ecological Farm in Zihguan（李法憲生態農場）.
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He collaborates with local youth and communities to organize events such as Mituo Seaside Life Festival, Zihguan Rural Culture Festival, and Kao Hai Fong Fisherman's Life Festival in Yongan's Singang Community. In the future, they hope to build further connections along Provincial Highway 17 and the coastline, inspiring consumers and visitors to explore agricultural and fishing villages and attractive streets, so as to revitalize characteristic businesses and showcase the vitality of Kaohsiung's seaside communities.
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Mlikfisherhome Coffee Shop 餘香咖啡
No. 31-1, Guangming Ln., Nanliao Rd., Mituo Dist., Kaohsiung City
Phone: 0925-899-091
Chengtian Integrated Planning Company 澄田整合規劃
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| Read more Love Kaohsiung articles | | TOP |  | | | | | | Exploring Shoushan by Light Rail | ◎Written by Su Yu-ling
◎Translation by Lin Yu-ciao
◎Photo by Carter
◎Photo courtesy of National Nature Park Headquarters, National Park Service, Ministry of the Interior |
Exploring Kaohsiung's Pier-2 Art Center by light rail is becoming increasingly popular. People have also begun to enjoy the convenience of taking the light rail to Gushan Station and then going for a scenic stroll along the Kaohsiung Canal riverbank. The trailhead is located across the parking lot beside the Taiwan Cement's Gushan Factory（台泥鼓山廠）. Kaohsiung City Government is also proud to point out that when traveling by light rail, people can enjoy the city's picturesque landscapes and contribute to a sustainable environment since the light rail is environmentally friendly and reduces carbon emissions.
The Shoushan entrance is located on Gushan Road. A cement wall marks the mountain trail's midway point, which was the former bulk material scale for Taiwan's first modern, large-scale cement plant, Taiwan Cement Corporation's（台灣水泥股份有限公司）Gushan Factory. In the distance are three lime kilns dating back to the Japanese colonial era. These architectural relics stand as a testimony to Kaohsiung's industrial development. Although the factory's operations ceased long ago, the city government, in partnership with Taiwan Cement (Gushan Factory), has been revitalizing the area and enhancing Shoushan's public accessibility.
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There are seven hiking trails on Shoushan, each offering varying degrees of challenging terrain. Visitors should select the ones that match their physical fitness level. If you head north from the Gushan Road trailhead, you'll find the area where the historical kilns can be viewed. To ensure visitors' safety, it is strongly advised not to cross over the yellow railings containing the kilns. Further along the trail is the former bulk material scale, where the limestone was previously crushed. Finally, visitors will arrive at the Four Banyans Viewing Deck（四棵榕景觀臺）, which offers panoramic views of the urban landscape. Wildlife such as Formosan rock macaques（臺灣獼猴）and squirrels can often be seen along the trail along with fragrant plants.
The trail between the Guotai Rest Stop （國泰休息站）and the Longcyuan Temple（龍泉寺）is not as clearly marked and is a little more physically challenging. Numerous pits and caves formed by coral reefs can be seen along the route. Shoushan National Nature Park（壽山國家自然公園）requires adventure enthusiasts to apply in advance, and permission must be granted in advance before entering the caves.
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Shoushan National Nature Park Gushan Road Trail 壽山國家自然公園鼓山路步道口
No. 301, Wanshou Rd., Gushan Dist., Kaohsiung City
Transportation: Take the LRT to Gushan Station
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