Northeast Coast National Scenic Area

A temple overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the town of Jioufen, Rueifang Township.

The Northeast Coast National Scenic Area (東北角海岸國家風景區) is an area in Northeastern Taiwan with special geographical and historical distinction.

Location

The Scenic Area ranges from Nanya Borough, Ruifang District, New Taipei in the north to North Porth of Toucheng Town, Yilan County, and covers Rueifang and Gongliao Townships of New Taipei and Toucheng Township of Yilan.

History

In December 1979, the "Report for Northeast Coast Special Scenic Area Planning" by the Tourism Bureau, Department of Transportation of the ROC (Taiwan) was commended to National Chengchi University and was ratified by Executive Yuan in February 1982.

The Scenic Area was founded on June 1, 1984 and promoted to a National Scenic Area on July 1, 1995.

Administration

The duties of the Northeast Coast National Scenic Area Administration include maintenance and patrol of the area. They also provide information and services, such as online applications for:

• Visiting Gueishan Island
• Pleasure-boat sailing and docking at ports of the Longdongwan preservation area.
• A multimedia guide to the Scenic Area

The Administration Office is located at No. 36 Singlong St., Fulong Village, Gongliao Country, just near the Fulong Bathing Beach.

Scenic spots

• Jinguashi and Jioufen, the main gold mining site of Taiwan during the Ching Dynasty and Japanese rule.
• Bitou Cape
• Longdongwan Bay
• Yanliao Coastal Park and golden beaches
• Fulong Beach
• Lailai Rock Fishing Area around Shicheng Borough, Toucheng Town
• Caoliing Ancient Trail, a trail built during the Ching Dynasty between Dali Borough, Toucheng Town and Gongliao Country.
• Honeymoon Bay
• Gueishan Island, visiting the island or whale watching
• Beiguan Park, for watching crashing waves

External links

• Northeast Coast National Scenic Area Administration official website