{"id":2868,"date":"2022-11-18T20:19:14","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T12:19:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/?p=2868"},"modified":"2022-11-18T20:19:17","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T12:19:17","slug":"best-beaches-in-taiwan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/best-beaches-in-taiwan\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore the 7 Best Beaches in Taiwan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re looking for some of the best beaches in Taiwan, look\u00a0no further than these seven sandy destinations. As an island nation, Taiwan has numerous beaches to explore with plenty of chances to engage in sunbathing, snorkeling, surfing, and other beach activities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shalun Beach, Tamsui, New Taipei (\u6c99\u5d19\u6d77\u6c34\u6d74\u5834)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This beach is located in the heart of Tamsui, a popular tourist destination in Taipei. It’s a wide, sandy beach with crystal-clear waters that make for an ideal spot to relax and soak up the summer sun. The long, sandy beach means there will be room to lay out and get some sun no matter how crowded it gets. The best thing about this beach is how convenient it is to access – Taipei public transportation makes a stop right in front of the beach! After spending some time in the sun, the Tamsui boardwalk, and Tamsui old street are sights that can’t be missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jibei Beach, Bird Island, Penghu (\u5409\u8c9d\u6c99\u5c3e)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for a breathtaking beach destination in Taiwan, look no further than Jibei Beach in Penghu. Jibei is located on the southern tip of bird island – a worthwhile destination in its own right. With its gentle waves and sandy shores, the beach is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and simply taking in the stunning scenery. There are numerous watersports such as snorkeling and jet skis that will appeal to the more adventurous travelers. Don’t miss out on this slice of paradise during your next trip to Taiwan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Qixingtan Beach, Hualien (\u4e03\u661f\u6f6d)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Qixingtan Beach is one of the best beaches in Taiwan. The beach is located just north of Hualien City and is a popular spot for sunbathing, biking, and relaxing by the waves. The beach has beautiful white sand and clear blue water but is not suitable for swimming or water activities. Instead, enjoy hiking and biking trails, and grab some street food while enjoying the scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Honeymoon Bay, Guishan Island (\u871c\u6708\u7063)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The beach at Honeymoon Bay is a popular place for couples and is perhaps how its name came to be. The beach is one of the top attractions at Guishan Island and there are numerous sights and viewpoints that are worth checking out while on the island. Guishan Island is a fantastic place for beach lovers and the clear water and soft sand make it a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing. As it is an island beach, it is typically less crowded than other spots around Taiwan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Baishawan Beach, New Taipei (\u767d\u6c99\u7063\u904a\u61a9\u5340)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Baishawan is one of the most accessible and best beaches in Taiwan for visitors staying in Taipei. It is just a short drive north of the capital which makes it a viable choice even for those on a weekend trip to Taiwan. Entrance to the beach is free and there are surfboard rentals as well as tents for rent that can provide some shade. The white sand beach is incredibly beautiful which makes it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shanshui Beach, Penghu (\u5c71\u6c34\u6c99\u7058)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Shanshui Beach is another island beach which means getting to it requires more planning than other beaches around Taiwan. However, with more than 5,000 stellar reviews, it is easily among the top beach destinations in Taiwan. The picturesque beach is a popular spot for snorkeling, swimming, and surfing. Visitors can also enjoy plenty of other activities such as sunbathing, fishing, and kayaking. Gear rentals are available from local shops which makes it easy to enjoy surfing or other watersports. Penghu is a solid choice for anyone looking for the best beaches in Taiwan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fulong Beach, Gongliao District, New Taipei (\u798f\u9686\u6d77\u6c34\u6d74\u5834)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Fulong beach is located in the northeast corner of Taiwan and is incredibly popular which means it can be crowded on sunny summer days. Fulong beach is essentially a sandbar that juts out into the sea and is easily one of the best beaches in Taiwan. This means there is water on both sides of the beach which makes it super unique. Many visitors and locals view Fulong as having the most pristine sand and water in Taiwan. There is an annual sand sculpture competition every summer that is worth checking out. Entrance to the beach is 100ntd (approx. $3 USD) for adults and half this cost for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you’re looking for some of the best beaches in Taiwan, look\u00a0no further than these seven sandy destinations. As an island nation, Taiwan has numerous beaches to explore with plenty of chances to engage in sunbathing, snorkeling, surfing, and other beach activities!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2872,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[404],"tags":[442,417,432,235],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2868"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2868"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2868\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2877,"href":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2868\/revisions\/2877"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2872"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2868"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2868"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2868"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}