Bitou Cape Trail
鼻頭角
A headland trail along the northeast coast, with sea cliffs showing wave-cut platforms and blue-green water; it ends at the white Bitou Cape Lighthouse.
Bitou Cape lies in Gongliao District and is the representative headland of the Northeast Coast and Yilan Coast Scenic Area. Together with Fugui Cape and Sandiao Cape, it is one of the three great capes of northern Taiwan. The Bitou Cape Trail starts at Bitou Elementary School beside Bitou Fishing Port and is divided into a ridge trail and a lighthouse trail. A full loop takes about 1.5–2 hours. Along the way, you pass wave-cut platforms, tofu rock, sea caves and clear blue-green water. The trail ends at the Bitou Cape Lighthouse, first built in 1896 and rebuilt after the war. The lighthouse itself is usually closed to visitors. The coastal path has been closed at times due to falling rocks, so follow the notices on site. Admission is free. Getting there: from Ruifang Station, take bus 886 or the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Huangjin–Fulong line 856, and get off at the “Bitou Cape” stop.
Opening hours
Open all day (some sections may close per notices)
Nearby sights
- Nanya Rock Formations
- Yin Yang Sea
- Thirteen Levels (Shuinandong Smelter Ruins)
- Teapot Mountain
- Golden Waterfall
- Baoshishan Trail
- Jinguashi Shrine
- Gold Museum (Jinguashi)