Stay Safe in the Water This Summer: Enjoy Refreshing Fun with Peace of Mind
New Taipei City Government Tourism and Travel Department Press Release 2024.08.16
Stay Safe in the Water This Summer: Enjoy Refreshing Fun with Peace of Mind
[New Taipei City News] In recent years, the types, frequency, and number of people engaging in water-based leisure activities in Taiwan have significantly increased, showing the success of government policies encouraging citizens to embrace the ocean. To enhance safety at various water recreation sites, the New Taipei City Government not only continues to conduct regular water safety inspections but also urges the public to visit managed locations with lifeguards and rescue facilities. Four popular water recreation areas in New Taipei City include Qianshuiwan, Jinshan Jhongjiao Bay, Baishawan, and Fulong Beach.
Director Yang Tsung-Min of the Tourism and Travel Department of New Taipei City Government reminds the public to choose sites with certified lifeguards and safe water environments, ensuring both a fun and safe experience. Each recommended site has its unique features. First is Sanzhi’s Qianshuiwan, a crescent-shaped beach with a coastline featuring both rocky and sandy areas. The white sandy beach and algae-covered reefs near the shore make it a popular spot for surfers. Another location, Jinshan Jhongjiao Bay, is renowned as a surfing paradise on the North Coast, thanks to its inward-curving sandy shoreline and the waves generated by seasonal northern winds.
The third location, Wanli Baishawan Beach, also known as "Taiwan's Kamakura," is famous for its white sand and clear waters. Visitors can enjoy the fine shell-sand underfoot and partake in various water activities. Lastly, Gongliao's Fulong Beach, with its soft golden sand and beautiful curved beach, has earned the nickname "Golden Coast." The nearby Shuangxi River, with its wide and calm waters, is perfect for windsurfing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding.
Although the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications has stationed professional lifeguards and equipped each site with lifeboats, jet skis, and other rescue gear, the New Taipei City Government still reminds the public to stay informed about local sea and weather conditions before engaging in water activities. If warnings of high waves, sudden heavy rain, or typhoon s are issued, people should immediately leave the water to ensure their safety. For more New Taipei City tourism information, please visit the related links!
【This news release has been translated by ChatGPT.】
