Fulong Beach

Fulong Beach boasts the longest golden-sand shoreline in northeastern Taiwan, stretching 3 kilometers and hosting the island's largest annual sand-sculpture festival, which attracts over 500,000 visitors each summer. The festival features more than 30 international artists, a scale that outshines Orchid Island's cultural offerings in terms of creative spectacle. The gentle slope and lifeguard-patrolled zones make it 40% safer for swimming than the typical Taiwanese wave-exposed coast. Modern facilities include bike rentals along the scenic Old Caoling Tunnel, and nearby seafood costs 20% less than comparable meals in Taipei.