Cape Fugui

Cape Fugui

The former name of Cape Fugui was “Dabian” or “Dabian,” and in the 27th year of the Qianlong Emperor’s reign during the Qing Dynasty, the Dutchman - Tai recorded Cape Fugui as “hoek” in his work *The Old and New Indies*, meaning “cape.” Later generations adopted its transliteration to call this place “Fugi Cape,” until it was renamed “Cape Fugui” during the Japanese colonial period.

Located at the northernmost tip of Taiwan, Cape Fugui is a cape where the nearby hills are lush and the sea is azure, creating a spectacular view. Due to the prevalence of the northeastern monsoon, wind-eroded rocks are quite developed here. These wind-eroded rocks, shaped by wind and sand abrasion, are only found in areas with strong winds, fine sand, and hard rock formations. The number of wind-eroded rocks around Cape Fugui ranks first in Taiwan. Generally, most of these rock faces have four sides, but due to changes in wind direction and the shifting position of rock formations, they present various different appearances. At the very end of the cape stands the Cape Fugui Lighthouse, which marks the northernmost point of Taiwan’s coastline. With its octagonal shape and striking black-and-white stripes, it stands out prominently, guiding ships through the rugged and reef-strewn northern coast.

At Cape Fugui, visitors can observe three types of coastal landforms—wind-eroded rocks, sand dunes, and rocky shores—as well as coastal vegetation, leaving every traveler amazed and lingering to explore further.

Fuguei Cape

Must-visit reason: Taiwan’s most captivating cape

Shimen District [Shimen District]