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The coastal region of Tainan is one of the earliest areas in Taiwan where Han Chinese settled and farmed. Not only does it preserve the cultural and historical remnants of the indigenous Siraya Pingpu tribe, but it also has a rich and complete record of Han Chinese settlement history across various periods. Changes in geographical features, such as the Taijiang inland sea and Zengwen River's diversion, particularly reflect the dynamic transformations of the land and sea over time. Due to its long-term use as salt pans, harbors, and fish farms, the area has maintained a vast and valuable wetland ecosystem amidst Taiwan's rapid economic development. It is home to an extensive distribution of mangrove forests and serves as an important habitat for endangered bird species like the Black-faced Spoonbill.

On November 27, 2008, the 80th meeting of the Ministry of the Interior's National Park Planning Committee reviewed the feasibility and preliminary planning proposal for "Taijiang Heishuigou National Park" submitted by the Tainan City Government. Considering Taijiang's historical and ecological significance, it was in line with the principles set forth in the "Asian Wetlands Convention" and was generally approved, leading to subsequent developments and boundary adjustments.

Given that the existing scope did not fully cover the Taijiang area, initial consultations took place between the Ministry of the Interior, the Tainan County Government, and the Tourism Bureau in December 2008. The goal was to include the coastal region of Taijiang north of the Zengwen River within the national park. In March 2009, a consensus was reached to include areas such as Qigu Lagoon, the region west of Da Chao Ditch, Black-faced Spoonbill Reserve, and the Hai Liao Mangrove Reserve. On June 29, 2009, the draft plan for "Taijiang Heishuigou National Park" was submitted and approved at the 83rd meeting of the Ministry of the Interior's National Park Planning Committee. Considering the area has been referred to as "Taijiang" for centuries and for better international communication, the name was revised to "Taijiang National Park." On July 19, 2009, considering the integrity of the park's scope, negotiations took place between the Tainan County Government and private landowners to the west of Da Chao Ditch. As support was not obtained, it was decided that the private lands to the west of Da Chao Ditch would not be included within the national park.

Moving forward, the park aims to conserve and develop based on the diverse, valuable, and internationally significant natural resources, ecological and cultural landscapes, and historical and cultural characteristics that Taijiang possesses. Responding to the growing international emphasis on conservation concepts and the preservation of important historical and cultural heritage, the park will protect unique national landscapes, wildlife, plants, and historical sites while providing areas for public education, recreation, and research.

Information sourced from Taijiang National Park's Facebook page.