The area of life on the west bank is the Zhongshan District of Keelung City, starting from Niuchougang to Baimi Weng Fort, spanning three miles in Hepingli, Xiandongli, and Taibaili, east to Guanghua Road Zhongshan 4th Road, north to Baimi Weng Fort, and west. It covers an area of about 200 hectares from Wenhua Road on Zhonghua Road and Zhongshan 2nd Road on the edge of Niuchou Port in the south.
The terrain is high in the northwest and low in the southeast. Most areas are surrounded by undulating hills above 50 meters and the mountains are close to the port. Except for the port area, the rest of the area has a small flat area and the scope of development is limited.
Under the topographical conditions, most of the residential buildings in the area are built on the leeward slope about 70 meters above sea level in the south, and the continuous settlements between the harbor and the sea cave are developed according to the mountain. Moreover, under the stacking of historical events at various stages, many tale-like relics and environmental assets are left behind, such as the white rice urn fort built in the West Holland period, and Xiandongyan, a focal point of folk beliefs that began in the Qing Dynasty. , Gaoyuan New Village built during the Japanese Occupation of Chikang; the official residence of Xiandong Town of Chikang Branch Office....etc. The characteristic landscape of historical scenic spots and mountains and seas has made this area one of the important paths of cultural tourism in Keelung City.
However, due to the rapid development of the port area, the expansion of container terminals, the construction of external links, the busy entry and exit of various vehicles, the changes in the demographic structure brought by the industry, the demand for new housing, and the demand for services driven by tourism... Due to entanglements, the district is currently facing key issues such as the disappearance of traditional settlements and landscapes that need to be repaired and preserved, the internal and external links and transportation systems need to be reorganized, and the environmental service facilities of residential communities in response to cultural tourism trends need to be strengthened urgently.
The role of development and the change of cultural landscape in the West Bund
Before 1895, Keelung was an important gateway for foreign countries to enter Taiwan, a base for water supply and advancement. At that time, the West Bank was able to see the boats moored in the natural bay, the base for seasonal fishermen's repair, and the military installations for the defense of the bay.
From 1895 to 1945, Keelung was the gateway for the export of Taiwan’s resources, and the west bank was the command center for port construction. The colonial government’s port construction bureau was built, and the Xiandong area developed into a government bureau dormitory community and a well-functioning community community, in contrast to the original fishing villages. ; Due to the redistribution of the harbor defense facilities, the Taibaizhuang area has developed blue-collar settlements and various shops for subsistence at the port.
From 1945 to 1980, Keelung served as the gateway for Taiwan’s industrial products export to the global market, and the West Bund developed into a gathering area for dock workers and a consumer center. Expansion of the construction of freight wharves on the east and west banks in the landscape, the transformation of Xiandong and Taibaizhuang into mixed residential and commercial settlements, the migration of port dormitories and fishing ports due to port expansion projects, and the migration of foreign communities (including laborers such as coolies, veterans, workers, crews and crews). Special service industry personnel) stationed to form a prosperous market.
Living settlements in the West Bank in memory
During the Japanese rule of 1895-1929, it was the starting point for the modernization of the port area. The inner port is dredged, the wharf construction in the west bank area, and the settlements of fairy caves are formed by the port, including government offices, dormitories, markets, schools, clinics, wild fields, bow fields, and clubs.
From 1929 to 1945, from the port operation period to before the Pacific War air raids, Taibaizhuang's "little Hong Kong" gradually formed, foreign populations moved in (pier coolies, port builders, merchants), and crews landed on the shore to consume places and restaurants increasingly appeared.
From 1945 to 1980, it was the peak period of manpower demand for container export from the port operation after the government took over. Taibaizhuang is gradually prospering/known as the "Little Hong Kong", a large number of people have moved in (terminal coolies, port workers, merchants, veterans, carts, sea cockroaches), and crew landings are proliferating (bars and other places are densely populated).
Starting from March 2018, the Keelung City Urban Development Department, with the project funding support of the "Great Keelung Historical Scene Reproduction Integration Project", has handled the historical spatial strategic planning of the area around Baimi Weng on the west bank of Keelung Port. The relevant review concept will become the lower part of the West Bank. The basis for the preservation and maintenance of the stage space and the reconstruction of the style.
The area of life on the west bank is the Zhongshan District of Keelung City, starting from Niuchougang to Baimi Weng Fort, spanning three miles in Hepingli, Xiandongli, and Taibaili, east to Guanghua Road Zhongshan 4th Road, north to Baimi Weng Fort, and west. It covers an area of about 200 hectares from Wenhua Road on Zhonghua Road and Zhongshan 2nd Road on the edge of Niuchou Port in the south.
The terrain is high in the northwest and low in the southeast. Most areas are surrounded by undulating hills above 50 meters and the mountains are close to the port. Except for the port area, the rest of the area has a small flat area and the scope of development is limited.
Under the topographical conditions, most of the residential buildings in the area are built on the leeward slope about 70 meters above sea level in the south, and the continuous settlements between the harbor and the sea cave are developed according to the mountain. Moreover, under the stacking of historical events at various stages, many tale-like relics and environmental assets are left behind, such as the white rice urn fort built in the West Holland period, and Xiandongyan, a focal point of folk beliefs that began in the Qing Dynasty. , Gaoyuan New Village built during the Japanese Occupation of Chikang; the official residence of Xiandong Town of Chikang Branch Office....etc. The characteristic landscape of historical scenic spots and mountains and seas has made this area one of the important paths of cultural tourism in Keelung City.
However, due to the rapid development of the port area, the expansion of container terminals, the construction of external links, the busy entry and exit of various vehicles, the changes in the demographic structure brought by the industry, the demand for new housing, and the demand for services driven by tourism... Due to entanglements, the district is currently facing key issues such as the disappearance of traditional settlements and landscapes that need to be repaired and preserved, the internal and external links and transportation systems need to be reorganized, and the environmental service facilities of residential communities in response to cultural tourism trends need to be strengthened urgently.
The role of development and the change of cultural landscape in the West Bund
Before 1895, Keelung was an important gateway for foreign countries to enter Taiwan, a base for water supply and advancement. At that time, the West Bank was able to see the boats moored in the natural bay, the base for seasonal fishermen's repair, and the military installations for the defense of the bay.
From 1895 to 1945, Keelung was the gateway for the export of Taiwan’s resources, and the west bank was the command center for port construction. The colonial government’s port construction bureau was built, and the Xiandong area developed into a government bureau dormitory community and a well-functioning community community, in contrast to the original fishing villages. ; Due to the redistribution of the harbor defense facilities, the Taibaizhuang area has developed blue-collar settlements and various shops for subsistence at the port.
From 1945 to 1980, Keelung served as the gateway for Taiwan’s industrial products export to the global market, and the West Bund developed into a gathering area for dock workers and a consumer center. Expansion of the construction of freight wharves on the east and west banks in the landscape, the transformation of Xiandong and Taibaizhuang into mixed residential and commercial settlements, the migration of port dormitories and fishing ports due to port expansion projects, and the migration of foreign communities (including laborers such as coolies, veterans, workers, crews and crews). Special service industry personnel) stationed to form a prosperous market.
Living settlements in the West Bank in memory
During the Japanese rule of 1895-1929, it was the starting point for the modernization of the port area. The inner port is dredged, the wharf construction in the west bank area, and the settlements of fairy caves are formed by the port, including government offices, dormitories, markets, schools, clinics, wild fields, bow fields, and clubs.
From 1929 to 1945, from the port operation period to before the Pacific War air raids, Taibaizhuang's "little Hong Kong" gradually formed, foreign populations moved in (pier coolies, port builders, merchants), and crews landed on the shore to consume places and restaurants increasingly appeared.
From 1945 to 1980, it was the peak period of manpower demand for container export from the port operation after the government took over. Taibaizhuang is gradually prospering/known as the "Little Hong Kong", a large number of people have moved in (terminal coolies, port workers, merchants, veterans, carts, sea cockroaches), and crew landings are proliferating (bars and other places are densely populated).
Starting from March 2018, the Keelung City Urban Development Department, with the project funding support of the "Great Keelung Historical Scene Reproduction Integration Project", has handled the historical spatial strategic planning of the area around Baimi Weng on the west bank of Keelung Port. The relevant review concept will become the lower part of the West Bank. The basis for the preservation and maintenance of the stage space and the reconstruction of the style.
