Xiangshan Wetland Crab-watching Boardwalk
香山湿地赏蟹步道
An important mudflat wetland on Taiwan's west coast. At low tide, boardwalks reveal vast fields of fiddler crabs and waterbirds, and sunsets reflect beautifully on the intertidal zone.
Xiangshan Wetland lies on the coast of Xiangshan District in Hsinchu City. It is one of the larger muddy intertidal zones in western Taiwan. It is designated as an important wetland and is home to fiddler crabs, mudskippers, ghost crabs, and large numbers of migratory birds. The crab-watching boardwalk extends into the intertidal zone. At low tide you can get close to the crabs as they move about, and the evening sunset here is also famous. Admission is free. Check the tide table before you go, as the best time is about two hours before and after low tide. Do not go onto the mudflats to catch creatures, and take care on the boardwalk, which is windy. The wetland lies in the middle section of the 17-km coastline.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hsinchu 17 km Coastline
- Hsinchu City God Temple
- Beimen Street & Changhe Temple
- Qingcao Lake & Lingyin Monastery
- Nanliao Fishing Harbor
- Hsinchu Prefecture Hall
- Hsinchu Image Museum
- Yingxi Gate (East Gate of Hsinchu)