Sunshine Coast Plank Road
阳光海岸（东海岸）
A roughly 3-kilometre high-altitude plank road on the eastern side of Sanqingshan, facing east for sunrise, with a glass walkway and lookouts. Together with the West Coast, it forms a large loop.
The Sunshine Coast, also known as the East Coast Plank Road, lies on the eastern side of Sanqingshan. It runs about 3 kilometres at an elevation of 1,500–1,600 metres, extending north from the east entrance of Nanqing Garden to the Sanqing Palace. It is named for facing east and receiving plenty of sunshine, making it an ideal spot for watching the sunrise and the sea of clouds. The road is built along the cliff and has somewhat more steps and undulations than the West Coast. Along the way are a glass plank road and suspended viewing platforms (a short glass section requires an extra fee), offering views over the eastern canyon and the Yushan Basin below. On clear days you can see the Huaiyu mountain range in the distance. Azalea Valley, which blooms in profusion in May, is also along the route. Walking takes about 1.5 hours, and it is included in the ticket. Walking the route in the opposite direction forms a loop: Nanqing Garden, Sunshine Coast, Sanqing Palace, West Coast, and back to Nanqing Garden. Either direction has similar difficulty. Note: the road is crowded during sunrise, so photographers can claim their spots early. Entry to the glass walkway is time-limited. The edges are slippery, so wear non-slip shoes on rainy days. The road may close during strong winds.
Opening hours
07:00–17:00 (closed in severe weather)