Budai Port Marine Tide Observation & Seafood Market, Budai, Chiayi

About this place

Budai Port Marine Tide Observation & Tourism Fish Market, Budai Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan. Serving as the primary maritime gateway for ferries sailing to the Penghu archipelago, Budai Port offers scenic breakwater walks where rolling Taiwan Strait swells crash against harbor walls. The neighboring tourist fish market is a paradise for seafood enthusiasts, offering freshly shucked raw oysters, golden oyster fritters (o-de), steamed wild mud crabs, milkfish ball soup, and the world-famous Black Skin crispy giant meatball stuffed with seafood.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Maritime Gateway to Penghu & Scenic Harbor Breakwaters: Watch passenger ferries glide into harbor against dramatic coastal sunsets.

▸ Vibrant Budai Seafood Market Feast: Pick live mud crabs, clams, and prawns cooked fresh to order at dockside stalls.

▸ Famous Local Seafood Delicacies & Giant Meatballs: Taste plump pan-fried oysters, savory milkfish soup, and crispy stuffed meat pastries.