Best day trips from Taipei (with a simple decision framework)
Taipei is an ideal base for easy day trips—choose between old towns, coastlines, hikes, hot springs, and lantern villages with minimal planning friction.
Read more →A beach escape on the northeast coast—about 3 km of fine golden sand at the mouth of the Shuangxi River, home to the annual Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival. Best for warm months when you want ocean air and a full ‘different Taiwan’ day outside the city.
Updated June 14, 2026
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A few good pairings within easy reach of this spot.
Bitou Cape: an easy northeast-coast trail with huge ocean mood
12.3 km away
Bitoujiao Lighthouse: a clifftop beacon on the northeast coast
12.7 km away
Gold Museum (New Taipei City): the mining story behind Jiufen’s scenery
13.6 km away
Houtong Coal Mine Ecological Park: mining history with a slower pace
14.1 km away
Houtong Cat Village: a sweet half-day with cats and old mining-town texture
14.3 km away
Jiufen Old Street: cinematic lanes and teahouse atmosphere
14.4 km away
Jinguashi: a gold-rush hillside town near Jiufen
14.7 km away
Shifen Waterfall: nature texture on a classic day-trip route
16.2 km away
Quick facts資訊
CostManaged inner beach / Sand Sculpture area NT$220 adult (13–64), NT$145 child (3–12), NT$110 senior (65+); disabled visitor +1 companion free. A separate free public beach is near Dongxing Temple
HoursPeak season ~08:00–18:00; the managed bathing beach closes roughly Oct–May (summer swimming season)
Time neededHalf day (3–4 hours); full day during the Sand Sculpture Festival
Getting thereTRA train to Fulong Station (Yilan Line), ~10-min walk; ~1h15–1h30 from Taipei Main
Best time / forSummer (Jun–Aug) for swimming and the Sand Sculpture Festival; arrive early
Good to knowThe golden-sand inner beach charges admission and has a defined swim season—use the free outer/public beach if you just want to walk the sand.
DistrictNew Taipei (Gongliao — day trip)
Best forBeach days, summer travel, coastal scenery
Famous forThe Sand Sculpture Festival
Highlights亮點
- ~3 km of fine golden sand at the mouth of the Shuangxi River
- The annual Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival (2026 is the 19th edition)
- Reachable by train, with Fulong Station famous for its railway bento boxes
Why go
If your Taipei trip is very city-focused, one ocean day changes the whole rhythm. Fulong is a straightforward beach escape with about 3 km of fine golden sand at the mouth of the Shuangxi River in Gongliao District—sand, sea air, and a different photo palette than skyline and temples.
An arched bridge connects the inner and outer sandbar beaches, and in summer the beach hosts the Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival (2026 marks the 19th edition). It’s best when you treat it as a real day trip—not a quick add-on. Give it time and it feels like a mini vacation inside your vacation.
The two beaches: managed vs free
Fulong has a managed inner beach and a free public beach, and knowing the difference saves money. The managed inner beach (and Sand Sculpture area) charges admission: NT$220 for adults aged 13–64, NT$145 for children 3–12, NT$110 for seniors 65+, with a companion for a disabled visitor admitted free.
If you simply want to walk the sand, there’s a separate free public beach near Dongxing Temple. Note that the managed bathing beach runs a defined summer swimming season and closes roughly from October to May, with peak-season hours around 08:00–18:00.
- Managed inner beach: NT$220 adult / NT$145 child / NT$110 senior
- Free public beach near Dongxing Temple for a sand walk
- Managed bathing beach closes roughly Oct–May
Getting there
Fulong is easy to reach by rail: take a TRA train on the Yilan Line to Fulong Station, then walk about 10 minutes to the beach. The trip runs roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes from Taipei Main.
Fulong Station is also famous for its railway bento boxes, so the journey itself comes with a local food tradition built in.
- TRA train to Fulong Station (Yilan Line), ~10-min walk
- ~1h15–1h30 from Taipei Main
- Grab a Fulong railway bento box at the station
How to plan it comfortably
Beach days are simple: sun protection, water, and flexible timing. Budget a half day (3–4 hours), or a full day if you’re going for the Sand Sculpture Festival. Summer (June–August) is the window for swimming and the festival—arrive early for a calmer vibe and cooler sand.
Keep your add-ons minimal so you can actually relax, and plan a food stop after rather than before.
- Go early for a calmer vibe and to beat the heat
- Bring sun protection and a light layer for sea wind
- Allow a full day during the Sand Sculpture Festival
FAQ 常見問題
Quick answers to common planning questions.
How do I get to Fulong Beach?
Take a TRA train on the Yilan Line to Fulong Station, then walk about 10 minutes. It’s roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes from Taipei Main.
Is there an entry fee?
The managed inner beach and Sand Sculpture area charge admission: NT$220 for adults (13–64), NT$145 for children (3–12), and NT$110 for seniors (65+), with a companion for a disabled visitor free. A separate free public beach sits near Dongxing Temple.
When is the best time to visit?
Summer (June–August) for swimming and the Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival. The managed bathing beach closes roughly October to May, so plan a swim for the warm season and arrive early.
What is the Sand Sculpture Festival?
It’s the annual Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival held on the beach; 2026 is the 19th edition. Plan a full day if you’re visiting for it.
Anything special about Fulong Station?
Yes—Fulong Station is famous for its railway bento boxes, a classic local snack to pick up on your way to or from the beach.
Helpful links 連結
Official pages and references for planning details.
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