Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
9am to 4pm weekdays and 8am to 4pm weekends. You can also catch hourly buses in
Keelung from the
Keelung Bus Company
(
02-2433 6111;
www.kl-bus.com.tw
)
station.
DIVING OFF THE NORTHEAST COAST
Good diving spots can be found stretching from the limestone cape of Yeliu down
to the high sea-cliff walls off Ilan. Visibility is generally good, averaging between 5m
and 12m, while water temperature varies much more than down south: it can be a
comfy 25°C to 28°C in summer, but in winter it can get down to 17°C. Bring a 5mm
suit!
All entrances are shore based, and are a bit tough, with rocky shores, swells and
currents to contend with. However, those same currents mean you'll find a rich
variety of tropical and temperate sea life. Divers rave about the soft coral patches
along coastal walls, and the large numbers of beautiful sea fans that can be seen in
areas with particularly strong currents.
If you go out, note that the seas off Yeliu, Bitou Cape and Longdong Bay are very
crowded with divers on summer weekends. However, during the week they can be
delightfully empty (of people).
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Fulong Beach
The most popular
beach
(Fúlóng Hǎishǔi Yùchǎng; admission NT$100; 8am-6pm May-Oct)
in northern Taiwan, Fulong has a long sandy beach and clear waters that are suitable for
sailing, windsurfing, surfing and other sports. The coastline is a popular cycling destina-
tion.
There are two parts to the beach, divided by the Shuangshi River. The left beach, a
long and clean strecth of sand, sits behind the
Northeast Coast Scenic Administration
(
www.necoast-nsa.gov.tw
; 9am-5pm)
building. This is the paid area and you'll have to
use this section if you want to do any water sports that require rentals. If you head right
and continue towards a large temple on the end of a peninsula (a 10-minute walk from
the admin area), you'll get to the free beach. This is also a good place to swim or surf
and is reasonably clean in summer.
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