The murals were designed by the renowned 3D street artist 'Tu Chin-hsiang'.
The OhBear mascot, Taiwan's tourism ambassador, is featured in multiple murals throughout the village.
The village was formerly a traditional fishing hamlet that underwent a government-backed beautification project to boost economic activity.
The artistic themes often incorporate local Taiwanese folklore and regional fishing culture.
The art installations are painted directly onto the exterior walls of private residences, requiring local community cooperation.
Boziliao OhBear Art Village is a revitalized fishing village in Sihu Township, Yunlin, centered around large-scale 3D street murals. The village features the official OhBear mascot of Taiwan’s Tourism Bureau integrated into various interactive scenes. Local artists collaborated with the community to transform residential walls into optical illusions depicting marine life, mythological figures, and cultural narratives. Visitors can engage with the murals by posing to interact with the painted elements, creating the appearance of being part of the artwork. The village serves as a community-led project designed to stimulate local tourism and provide a visual history of the coastal region. It functions as an open-air art gallery rather than a traditional indoor museum.
The large-scale 3D murals featuring the OhBear mascot where the perspective markings are clearly painted on the ground.
Bring a tripod or have a companion ready to help frame your body correctly within the 3D optical illusions.
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the art is spread across a residential village with uneven pavement.
Bring an umbrella or hat for sun protection as there is minimal shade along the mural routes.
Avoid visiting during heavy rain as the murals are outdoors and the village becomes difficult to navigate.
Respect the residents' privacy by not entering private courtyards and keeping noise levels low.
