New Taipei City Travel

The most beautiful shoreline in Taiwan can be found between the Northeast Coast and Yilan. To the north of Sandiaojiao, the submerged shoreline forms an almost vertical intersection between the mountains and the shore. The distribution of the rock strata is almost perpendicular to the shoreline as well. The effects of erosion by the Northeasterly winds and the sea create a multitude of capes, bays and cliffs. Follow the coast and enjoy the sea breeze as you admire the blue sea and Mother Nature's masterpieces. The sights along the way include the Nanya Rock, Longdong Bay Park, Aodi Fishing Harbor, Fulong Beach, Old Caoling Tunnel, and Sandiaojiao Lighthouse. You can also cycle along the Old Caoling Circular Bike Path to take in the picturesque views along the way. The sea wind and setting sun will create a unique sense of tranquility.

Caoling Historic Trail is the most widely known section along the Tamsui Kavalan Trails. Along the way there are Xiongzhen Manyan Tablet, Tiger Tablet, and many other historic sites; setting off from the Historic Trail entrance and traveling all the way to Gongliao – it’s a great route to the mountains and the ocean both in one day! From Dali Train Station, tourists can enter the Historic Trail by passing by the Dali Visitor Center. The Trail is level and easy to walk along the way, and once arriving at Yakou Observation Deck visitors will also be able to spot Guishan Island in the distance. When visiting here in the fall, you will have the opportunity to appreciate the breathtaking beauty of blossoming snowy white silver grass. Once arriving at Yuanwangkeng Water Park, visitors can sit inside the wood gazebo to appreciate the small bridges, running streams, criss-crossed rice terraces, or they can also spend some relaxing time and play in the water at the shallow creeks. Walking from Yuanwangkeng Water Park to Yuanwangkeng entrance, visitors would take approximately 3.5 hours walking on the Trail itself. Beginner hikers can transfer via bus here to reach Fulong Train Station. Once arriving at Fulong Train Station, treat yourself with a hearty Fulong bento to cheer you up. Lastly, visitors can head to Fulong Beach on the way; in addition to playing in the water, Fulong Sand Sculpture Art Festival held here each summer will also offer visitors many awe-inspiring creative sand sculpture art works to enjoy! Even though walking the Trail won’t be too tiring, it is still recommended for the visitors to wear hiking boots to ameliorate stress when walking. Remember to drink water and also to bring your trekking pole – only thorough preparation will lead you to a safe hike into the mountains!