Introduction

The local traditional stone industry, artistic creations, and cultural activities are integrated to develop unique livelihood related 

industries and promote local specialties, ecology, and tourism. Well-known domestic and foreign stone masters are invited to create their works freely, attracting the public to Bali and its industrial features on the left bank of Bali. Through imagination, action, creation,communication and the efforts of all, the vitality of Bali was revived.

Activity Details 

1. Liao Tianding Stone Statue

Stone carving artists were selected and invited to utilize Guanyinshan rocks obtained by Bali local industries as materials in their design creations. The statue carving will be selected based on the best design.

2. Stonework Creation Contest 

Well-known local sculptors judge the contest. Domestic stonework creators are called for to participate. The works created were based freely upon the subjects of the natural ecology (Dr. Chao crab, mudskipper, etc.), local specialties (golden bamboo shoots, grapefruit, etc.) and local folk customs.

3. Exhibition of Ecological Stone Works

The local stone carvings and stone material suppliers were invited to provide stone works of fauna and flora in Bali Township. The works are displayed outside the sewage treatment plant to promote the local cultural and ecological features.

4. Stonework Art Carnival

Bali stone carving arts are combined to make “the stone” more appealing to both cultures, and popular tastes will allow people to experience the fun of stone art.

5. Bali Vitality Village

Professional performing groups, well-known singers, famous storytellers, local community groups and school associations are 

invited to perform activities.

Purpose

In the rebuilding of the old local industries, an art exhibition space is set up to develop the unique and symbiotic life industry and reflect the spiritual style of local residents. Marketing and promotion of local industrial culture are effectively enhanced through the annual routine Stone Arts Festival activities. Bali’s existing beautiful waterfront landscape and rich humanistic resources distinguish it as the new cultural resort in northern Taiwan. Through these activities, it is expected that new opportunities of culture and tourism

industry will be brought into Bali. The purpose is to attract people in the Taipei metropolitan area and at the same time support the 

functions of traffic, business, recreation and management, etc. of Taipei International port, Bali is shaped to be the most important cultural Park in northern Taiwan.

Local Attractions

Left Bank Scenic Route

There are abundant natural resources and cultural landscape in Left Bank of Bali. The scenic spots include: Bali Ferry Terminal, 

Tianhou Temple, Tachungyeh Temple, Old Ficus Blockhouse, Left Bank Park, Left Bank Pier, Left Bank Hall, Left Bank Theater, 

Mangroves Park, Watsaiwei Ecological Reserved Area, Ocean-view Long Beach and Shihsanhang Museum, etc. Along the 

footpaths and bicycle lanes, numerous tea houses and coffee shops that provide a cozy ambience come into view. Apart from the 

beautiful scene of Tamsui River, local specialty foods are available, such as peacock clams, salted egg, pepper cake, shrimp roll, 

Taiwanese popsicles, fish ball, and brown-sugar glutinous rice cake. The ferry ride is also an experience not to be missed.

Shisanhang Museum

Shisanhang Museum is the first archaeological museum in northern Taiwan. It is a building of great features, inspired by 

archaeological excavations and the voyage of ancestors to Taiwan. The regularly scheduled exhibitions (i.e. the “return to 

Shisanhang”, divided into six units) preserve, display and illustrate the archaeological finds at Shisanhang ruin (e.g. the ‘human face 

pottery pot’). There is also a learning experience room, special pavilion, lecture hall, grocery stores and restaurants. Furthermore, the museum features the unique “Time Chair.” Tour services and diverse programs are also available. 

Guanyinshan Scenic Area

Guanyinshan is located amongst Tamsui, Bali and Wugu and 612m above sea level. There is a Yinghan (Tough Man) Hill at the 

summit, which is a must-see for climbers. There are 18 tortuous small peaks in Guanyinshan. It earned its name from its 

resemblance to Guanyin Buddha lying sideways from Taipei basin or Tamsui River. Due to volatility of Guanyinshan caused by 

frequent surrounding of cloud and fog, it had once been one of eight scenes of North Tamsui. In the old days it was called “Xi Hill spitting fog”. Whether watching from the top of a mountainous or hilly terrain at a distance or the basin nearby, the wide expanse ofTaipei and coastal plains all come into view. With the ribbon-like winding Tamsui River shining mutually with the green volcano and the azure sea, such a beautiful scene is a rarity.