This district is the heart of the fertile part of
Jianan Plain. The land is nourished and irrigated with
water from Wushantou Reservoir, which is in the shape
of a beautiful coral reef. Upon arrival at the
reservoir, this masterpiece by the technician, Hatta
Yoichi, comes into sight. Furthermore, since the
ecology in the headwaters is well conserved, Guantian
in the same area has become a breeding place for
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jacanas (tropical waders). People can easily catch
sight of them fluttering around the fields of water
caltrops.
Madou is where the old-time Daofong Inner
Sea (Lagoon) used to be, so traces of the
down-to-earth old street and the port and quay can be
found in the town. Daofong Lagoon Museum which
resembles the Leaning Tower of Pisa catches people’s
eyes, and the artistic atmosphere suffusing Tsung-yeh
Artist Village in which the museum is located and the
history of the town complements each other. The
savoury rice pudding, a street food inside the
markets, is definitely a must-eat for visitors
discovering Madou.
As for Siaying, its downtown area
centres on a Dark Deity (a.k.a. Mysterious Heavenly
Highest Deity) Temple. There are worshippers all year
round. Next to the temple is a local destination
famous for its village paintings, which combines
Taoist temple culture and modern animation characters.
The island-wide tea-smoked geese are the best souvenir
for your family and friends.
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