Fulong Beach
福隆海水浴場
The most popular golden-sand beach in northern Taiwan, where a sandbar at the Shuangxi River mouth separates a calm inner river from the open sea; summers bring a sand sculpture season and the Gongliao International Ocean Music Festival.
Fulong Beach lies in Gongliao District, New Taipei City. A sandbar at the mouth of the Shuangxi River divides the area into a calm inner river channel and an outer ocean beach, linked by the Rainbow Bridge. Golden fine sand stretches for about 3 km, making it the best-known seaside beach near Taipei. In summer, activities such as swimming and stand-up paddleboarding are offered. In spring and early summer, the Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival is held, and in July the Gongliao International Ocean Music Festival takes place. Entry to the beach requires a ticket, about NT$100; peak-season notices apply. The old Caoling Tunnel bike trail beyond the beach is also popular. Getting there: from Fulong Station on the Taiwan Railways, it is about a 5-minute walk. There are bento shops and bike rentals in front of the station. Fulong is about 30 km from Jiufen and makes a good end point for a one-day northeast coast trip.
Opening hours
Summer, about 08:00–18:00 (outside the open season, view from afar only)
Nearby sights
- Bitou Cape Trail
- Nanya Rock Formations
- Teapot Mountain
- Jinguashi Shrine
- Gold Museum (Jinguashi)
- Baoshishan Trail
- Thirteen Levels (Shuinandong Smelter Ruins)
- Golden Waterfall