By the MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
The northern coast boasts captivating shorelines and blue skies dotted with white clouds, always capable of healing weary souls. Areas such as Sanzhi Shallow Bay, Keelung's Peace Island, and Badouzi are all great destinations for sea viewing. Below are five coastal attractions that can all be reached by bus. Travelers may want to add these to their itineraries and plan a trip to the northern coast based on their own preferences.
Nose Cape Trail offers a breathtaking view of mountains and the sea (Image provided by morning.mountain)
1. Nose Cape Trail & Scenic Area
The Nose Cape Trail feels like walking along a mountain ridge. The trail stretches approximately 3.5 kilometers, with a full walk taking about 2 to 3 hours, allowing you to take in the entire panorama of the Northeast Coast. The gentle path, accompanied by the soft sea breeze, presents postcard-perfect scenery that is truly astounding.
Nose Cape Trail (Image provided by j72893)
2. Nanya Unique Rocks
The rocks along Nanya Beach are uniquely shaped, making them one of the most iconic sights of the Northeast Coast. Among them, the Nanya Unique Rocks, with their weathered patterns resembling brushstrokes, are the most striking feature. These joints, under the effects of weathering and erosion, have formed needle-like or columnar rock peaks.
Nanya Unique Rocks (Photo by New Taipei City Government)
3. Nanzi Xing Trail
Located near Nanya Fishing Harbor, the Nanzi Xing Trail may not rise over 200 meters in elevation, but it offers a 360-degree panoramic view. Even without reaching the summit, you can still enjoy the magnificent mountain and sea scenery. Along the trail, there are branching paths leading to the cliff-surrounded peak of Nanzi Lingshan East Peak, where you can gaze out over the Nanya Unique Rocks coastline.
Nanzi Xing Trail offers a 360-degree panoramic view (Image provided by elieliu0305)
The mountain and sea views from Nanzi Xing Trail (Image provided by elieliu0305)
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