Seventeen-Kilometer Coastal Scenic Area

　　The Seventeen-Kilometer Coastal Scenic Area refers to the coastline of Hsinchu City, stretching from Nanliao in the north to Nangang in the south, approximately seventeen kilometers long. It is an offshore deposited coast, with thousands of hectares of intertidal zones forming the largest coastal wetland in northern Taiwan, nurturing a rich abundance of shrimp, crabs, snails, and shellfish. The Seventeen-Kilometer Coastal Scenic Area includes eight major zones: the Hsinchu Fishing Port Recreational Fishing Boat Wharf, Kanhai Park, the Sea-and-Sky Viewing Area, Gangnan Canal, Meishan Azure Coast Zone, Mangrove Park, Haishan Fishing Port Observation Deck, and Nangang Bird-Watching Area. In addition, there are planned attractions such as the Sailing Sports Park, Nanliao Leisure Old Port, Eco-Leisure Park, Hsinchu City Nursery, Kanhai Park, Environmental Education Museum, Gangnan Coastal Scenic Area, Jincheng Lake Bird-Watching Area, Kezia Water Resources Treatment Center, Xiangshan Wetland Nature Ecological Area, Nangang Crescent White Sand Bay, Wind Power Plant, five bicycle-path signature bridges, and the Blue Ocean Route from Nanliao Fishing Port to Haishan Fishing Port. These features allow visitors to enjoy delicious food, beautiful scenery, recreation, sports, and cultural experiences, making the Seventeen-Kilometer Coastal Scenic Area one of Taiwan’s most renowned tourist and leisure destinations.

　　Kanhai Park was formerly a landfill site, with its elevated terrain offering excellent panoramic views. The park features a 246-meter-long, 3-meter-wide seaside corridor walkway, complete with double-sided railings, 11 rest benches, and four sandy stairways, providing a well-designed pedestrian space. The fine sandy beach against the blue sky creates a stunning view that has made it a highly popular wedding photo location. Information signs at Kanhai Park indicate directional lines connecting the park with cities on the mainland Chinese coast — Quanzhou, Meizhou, Pingtan, and Fuzhou — from south to north, with calculated distances of 160 nautical miles (260 km), 120 nautical miles (216 km), 90 nautical miles (162 km), and 140 nautical miles (260 km) respectively. Below the signs is a map showing the locations of attractions within the Seventeen-Kilometer Coastal Scenic Area, helping visitors better understand the geographical layout of Hsinchu City’s seventeen-kilometer coastline.

　　Haishan Fishing Port is located in Hsinchu City’s Xiangshan area, facing the Taiwan Strait. It is home to the endangered endemic Taiwanese fiddler crab, which makes up 80% of the species’ total population in the province. The fishing port’s catches mainly include hairtail, snapper, cuttlefish, beltfish, mackerel, and various shark species. Visitors can enjoy fresh and delicious seafood dishes here.

　　The coastal area of the Seventeen-Kilometer Coastal Scenic Area now features dozens of additional wind turbines, creating a unique landscape. Along the route, there are wave-shaped pavilions, seaside viewing platforms, overpasses crossing the West Coast Expressway, dedicated bicycle arch bridges, bunkers, square stones, and more — all forming a series of attractive tourist spots. When you visit Hsinchu, don’t miss its captivating coastline.