Summer is the perfect time to hit the beach — Top 10 dreamy coastal spots around Taiwan

By the MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Surrounded by sea, Taiwan offers breathtaking ocean views without the need for long-distance travel, and heading to the beach for some water fun is an essential summer activity. Here’s a list of ten dreamy coastal spots across Taiwan that travelers might want to add to their must-visit list — whether you’re planning a solo getaway or a trip with family and friends, these destinations are perfect for all.

1. New Taipei — Fulong Beach
Known as Taiwan’s Azure Coast, Fulong Beach boasts crystal-clear waters and miles of fine, soft golden sand. The beach is equipped with comprehensive recreational facilities, making it the most well-facilitated seaside bathhouse in northern Taiwan. Additionally, the annual Fulong Sand Sculpture Art Festival is a classic summer highlight, and this year features an underground sand sculpture exhibition and light show for the first time.

2. New Taipei — Sanzhi Shallow Bay
Just under an hour’s drive from the city center, Sanzhi Shallow Bay treats visitors to endless azure seascapes. The shoreline is dotted with vacation-style cafes offering sea views, making it an ideal leisure destination in spring and summer that’s sure to lift your spirits.

3. Taoyuan — Xinyi Century Stone Weirs
The Xinyi Coastal Bicycle Path in Taoyuan connects the coastal districts of Luzhu, Dayuan, Guanyin, and Xinyi, featuring attractions along the way such as Muzihwan Wetlands, Bai Sha Jiao Lighthouse, Ganquan Temple, painted windmills, the Xinyi Century Stone Weirs, Yong’an and Zhuwei Fishing Harbors, and various other coastal recreational areas — offering visitors an eco-cultural biking experience.

4. Hsinchu — Nankan Family Beach & Fish Scale Stairway
The recently opened family beach water play area in front of the Nankan Tourist Service Center combines a splash pool, sandpit, slide, and landscape design, making it a popular spot for families. Additionally, the newly completed slope protection project at Nankan Fishing Harbor — the Fish Scale Stairway — features rows of pure white, tofu-like stone tiles that create a scene reminiscent of Argentina’s Salinas Grandes salt flats.