The North Coast scenic area stretches along a winding shore of jutting promontories and hidden coves. This region boasts some of Taiwan's most varied landforms, from steeply rising cliffs to sea-eroded rock platforms. There are also spectacular coastal rock formations formed from the magna of the Datun volcanic range and sedimentary rock. This area can be accessed by the northern section of the Coastal Highway (Provincial Hwy 2), which connects the towns of Danshuei, Sanjhih, Shihmen, Jinshan and Wanli. Along this 60 or so kilometer route one can explore the historical and cultural sites of Danshuei and enjoy the natural beauty of the coast, local specialties, and delicious local snacks.

Suggested itinerary

Danshuei One-day Tour (Best time to go: Year-round) Take the Chongcing N. Rd. Interchange of the Sun Yat-sen Fwy→Provincial Hwy 2B (Dadu Rd.)→Guandu→Mangrove Natural Preservation Area (estuarine ecology, bird watching, mangroves (Kandelia candel))→Historic Danshuei (strolling along old streets and visiting historic sites). Or take the ferry (A wide variety of snacks is sold at the ferry pier in Danshuei) across the river to Bali (The roundtrip takes about 1 hour and 40 mins) Danshuei→Fishermen's Wharf (boat tour, sunset watching)→Huwei Battery Park.

Wanli-Jinshan On-day Summer Tour (Best time to go: Summer) Take the 2nd N. Fwy to the Keelung-Jinmen Interchange→Follow Provincial Hwy 2→Wanli bathing beach or return to Feitsueiwan (Green Bay) (water sports, lunch)→Yeliou Special Scenic Area (lunch, Ocean World, Neptune Yacht Amusement Park)→Jinshan Youth Activity Center (beach and water sports )→Juming Museum (approx. 3 hours)→Duck and seafood dinner in front of Guang-an Temple in historic Jinshan→Return by the same route, the Yangmingshan-Jinshan Hwy, or the Badu Interchange.

Local specialties