Jibei Sand Tail

吉貝沙尾

A narrow white sand spit of shell and coral sand at the southwest tip of Jibei Island. It is the base for Penghu's water sports, and the island also has more stone weirs than anywhere else in Taiwan.

Jibei Island lies in the north of the Penghu archipelago, about 15–20 minutes by boat from Chikan Pier on Baisha Island. At its southwest tip, a narrow sand spit formed from coral debris and shell sand, called Jibei Sand Tail, stretches into the jade-green sea. Its white sand is soft and fine, and its shape shifts with the tides, making it Penghu's most famous beach. It is the hub of Penghu's water activities. Package deals often include banana boats, jet skis, towables, snorkeling and stand-up paddleboarding, and most island-hopping tours stop here for half a day. Jibei also has more stone weirs than anywhere else in Taiwan, with over 80 around the island, and the stone weir culture center explains the history of stone-weir fishing. In the village you can also see coral-stone old houses and vegetable gardens walled with coral stone to shelter them from the wind. Getting there: it is about 40 minutes' drive from Magong to Chikan Pier (Beihai Visitor Center), then 15–20 minutes by boat. Ferries run frequently in summer, and boat tickets are often sold bundled with water activities. You can rent a motorbike to ride around the island in about 1 hour. Notes: the beach has almost no shade and UV is very strong. Choose a licensed operator for water activities and wear a life jacket.

Jibei Sand Tail

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