A palace of seashells with a commanding platform and breathtaking sea views — an ocean-themed elementary school in the northeast corner

▲ The ocean-themed commanding platform. (Photo provided by netizen heylulu0114. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

What could be happier than going to school where you have mountains behind you and the sea ahead? Located at Bitou Cape in the northeast of Taiwan, Bitou Elementary School sits in a prime location backed by mountains and facing the ocean. Not only is this school surrounded by beautiful scenery, but its vibrant, ocean-themed murals transform the campus intoa “seaside paradise,”with every corner incredibly photogenic!

▲ Bitou Elementary School is located in Ruifang District, New Taipei City. (Photo provided by netizen ginaniuniuniu. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

▲ Bitou Elementary School with a view of the sea. (Photo provided by netizen lien_pei_yin. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

Commanding platforms at schools are usually rather dull, but at Bitou Elementary, the platform is a palace of seashells. The wall behind the platform is painted a brilliant blue ocean, with colorful tropical fish swimming in the sea, creating a striking contrast with the mountains behind — a rare and uplifting sight that’s completely different from your typical school image!

▲ The mountain and sea views are Bitou Elementary’s most beautiful artworks. (Photo provided by netizen ft131. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

When you visit Bitou Elementary, the seashell palace commanding platform is an absolute must-photo spot. Stand in the middle of the seashells and let every girl feel like a mermaid princess. The realistic 3D murals make it seem like you’re truly in a mysterious underwater kingdom — childhood fantasies come to life!

▲ Everyone can become a mermaid here. (Photos provided by netizens _____s_____l and chiehyushih. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

In addition to its stunning sea views, the underwater world behind the commanding platform adds vitality to the entire school. With such a beautiful ocean scene as the backdrop, it would be a shame not to take plenty of photos. Other highlights include the Bitou Cape Lighthouse and English-learning murals with ocean themes, all of which make Bitou Elementary even more unique and offer hikers at Bitou Cape an extra secret spot worth lingering at.

▲ Bringing the underwater world onto campus. (Photo provided by netizen kkk_hsu. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

▲ The mural wall of Bitou Cape Lighthouse. (Photo provided by netizen wtf7878. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

Bitou Elementary School
No. 99, Bitou Road, Ruifang District, New Taipei City