Stone traps, also known as ‘Shi Hu’, are large-scale collectibles found along the intertidal zones of the Penghu Islands in Taiwan, representing a traditional trap fishing method dating back to the Neolithic Age. With over 580 stone traps county-wide, they are a distinctive feature of the coral reef fishing culture.
Built in the intertidal zone, stone traps consist of an arc-shaped stone wall that forms the main parts: trap dike, trap room, trap gate, and fish well. They utilize the tidal movement to trap fish within the structure. As the tide rises, it covers the top of the stone wall and brings fish; when it recedes, the water flows out, leaving the fish trapped. The principle relies on the ebb and flow of the tides and the migratory patterns of fish schools. Constructing these arc-shaped stone walls on the fluctuating sea surface is a massive undertaking, often requiring the participation of the entire village and taking years or even decades to complete. The Penghu Stone Trap Season is a major event in Penghu tourism, offering visitors a unique stone trap experience, with performances by artists and an opening ceremony. There are also stone trap fishing experiences where tourists can follow the trap owners into the trap rooms to catch fish during low tide, complemented by the Penghu Food Carnival and other activities. The event is grand and turns stone trap resources into an excellent cultural tourism attraction in Penghu, driving tourism in the area. Opening times are all year round, with full-day accessibility. Accessibility services include wheelchair-accessible parking and entrances.Twin Hearts Stone Traps
Stone traps, also known as ‘Shi Hu’, are large-scale collectibles found along the intert[...]
