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Moon gazing on Mid-Autumn Festival: 8 spots to enjoy the most beautiful moonlit seas

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Last updated 2026-09-26 — As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, besides simply looking up to admire the moon, you might also consider finding a beautiful beach. With the rhythmic sound of tides lapping and the soft glow of moonlight shimmering across the sea, you can take in the breathtaking scenery and celebrate a unique...

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As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, besides simply looking up to admire the moon, you might also consider finding a beautiful beach. With the rhythmic sound of tides lapping and the soft glow of moonlight shimmering across the sea, you can take in the breathtaking scenery and celebrate a unique Mid-Autumn Festival. Below are 8 dreamy spots that are not only stunning during the day but also offer magical moonlit seascapes at night.

A romantic moonlit sea scene. (Image source / wired)

●Jibei Sand Spit, Penghu

The beautiful Jibei Sand Spit in Penghu is considered the top scenic highlight of the region, with its stunning seascape said to rival world-famous spots like San Francisco Bay and Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay. The Jibei Sand Spit was formed by the accumulation of shell sand and coral debris pushed by the tides, settling on the azure seawater — a sight beloved by visitors.

The unique landscape of Jibei Sand Spit is the top scenic attraction in Penghu. (Image source / Penghu National Scenic Area Administration)

●Lanyu Weather Station

Located on a branch of the Central Cross-Island Highway at an elevation of 324 meters, Lanyu Weather Station sits in the central part of the island and is the highest and best observation point in Lanyu. Offering a 360-degree panoramic view, you can take in Yeyin, Dongqing Bay, Hongtou, and Batai Bay all at once. In front of the weather station, there is well-maintained lawn and stone tables and chairs where visitors can rest and leisurely enjoy the beautiful scenery before them.

Lanyu Weather Station. (Image provided / Monochrome Publishing)

●Sanxiantai

Sanxiantai is located about 3 kilometers northeast of Chenggong and is a unique scenic area made up of an offshore islet and coral reef coastline. This uninhabited volcanic block island is not only one of the most famous spots on the east coast for welcoming the first sunrise but is also a great place for moon viewing.

Sanxiantai. (Image provided / Monochrome Publishing)

●Qixingtan, Hualien

At first glance, it may seem like a star-shaped lake, but upon arriving at Qixingtan, you’ll surely be captivated by its crescent-shaped bay. Also known as Crescent Bay, Qixingtan is a blue pebble-lined bay, with the towering Central Mountain Range rising behind it. The meeting of mountain and sea in this view has enchanted many.

The beautiful Qixingtan is a bay you can't miss when visiting Hualien. (Image source / erv-nsa)

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