Shadao Shell Sand Beach
砂岛
A rare shell sand beach in Taiwan. The sand is composed mainly of shell and foraminifera fragments and is part of an ecological protection zone, so you can only view it from the boardwalk.
Shadao lies between Chuanfan Rock and Eluanbi. More than 90% of the white sand on the beach is made of shells, coral, and foraminifera fragments, with an extremely high calcium carbonate content, which is very rare in Taiwan. To protect this shell sand, the beach has been designated an ecological protection zone. Visitors may not step onto the sand or take any sand away. You can only view it from the Shell Sand Exhibition Hall and the viewing boardwalk beside it. The exhibition hall explains how the shell sand formed. Admission is free, and opening hours follow the management office's announcements. It's a good stop for 20–30 minutes on the way around the peninsula.
Opening hours
Exhibition hall approx. 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Eluanbi Park
- Longkeng Ecological Protected Area
- Longpan Park
- Southernmost Point of Taiwan
- Sail Rock
- Fengchuisha (Wind-blown Sand)
- Sheding Nature Park
- Xiaowan (Little Bay)