A world-class sunrise secret spot you must see—and fast!* Admire bizarre rocks along a stunning seaside trail

Photos & text by Scenic Spots Taiwan’s Liao Weiren

Located in Keelung’s Peace Island Park, Alabao Bay features sandstone geology. It was closed for seven years due to safety concerns—landslides and collapses during heavy rain or typhoon season—but reopened in mid-2018 by the North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration, allowing this beautiful hidden wonder to shine again.

Alabao Bay not only boasts nature’s masterpiece of tofu rocks but was also selected by foreign media as one of the world’s 21 most beautiful sunrise spots. Additionally, it has unique marine erosion landforms with many “animal-guarded rocks,” and at low tide, bizarre formations resembling leopards and mudskippers appear.

When sunlight bathes Alabao Bay’s tofu rocks, the scene instantly turns golden—a “hidden gem within a hidden gem” cherished by travelers and photography enthusiasts. The sunset here also offers a uniquely captivating view.

For years, Alabao Bay at the back east gate of Peace Island Park was closed due to safety risks like falling rocks, making this secret spot off-limits. Now, thanks to planning by the North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration, its mysterious veil has been lifted, letting travelers witness Alabao Bay’s dreamlike beauty. *Note: "*要赏要快！" is localized as an engaging call-to-action. **"豆腐岩" → "tofu rocks" (standard English term for this geological formation). **"动物守护岩" → "animal-guarded rocks" (descriptive translation of the rock formations resembling animals). **"花豹、弹涂鱼" → "leopards and mudskippers" (standard English names for these animals; context implies rock formations resembling them).