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

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

With its surrounding seas, Taiwan allows you to enjoy magnificent ocean views without traveling far, and heading to the beach for some water fun is a must-do summer activity. Here’s a list of ten dreamy coastal spots across Taiwan that travelers might want to add to their wish lists — 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
Fulong Beach is known as Taiwan’s Azure Coast. With its golden sands and crystal-clear waters, its fine, soft beach stretches for several kilometers. The area is well-equipped with recreational facilities, making it the most fully equipped beach in northern Taiwan. In addition, the annual Fulong Sand Sculpture Art Festival is a classic summer event, and this year features an underground sand sculpture display and a 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 offers endless blue ocean views. The coastline is dotted with holiday-style cafes where you can enjoy the sea view, making it a perfect leisure destination in spring and summer that lifts your spirits.

3. Taoyuan — Xinyi Century Stone Weirs
The Taoyuan Xinyi Coastal Bicycle Path connects the coastal districts of Luzhu, Dayuan, Guanyin, and Xinyi in Taoyuan. Along the route, you’ll find ecological and cultural attractions such as Muzihou Wetlands, Bai Sha Jiao Lighthouse, Ganquan Temple, painted windmills, the Xinyi Stone Weirs, Yong’an and Zhulian Fishing Ports, and various seaside recreational areas, offering visitors a bike trip that combines nature and culture.

4. Hsinchu — Nankan Family Beach & Fish Scale Stairway
The newly opened family beach water play area in front of the Nankan Tourism Service Center combines a splash pool, sandpit, slide, and landscape design, making it a popular spot for families. Additionally, the new fish scale stairway slope protection project along the Nankan Fishing Port coastline features layers of pure white, tofu-like stone bricks, creating a scene reminiscent of Argentina’s Salinas Grandes salt flats.