????????????Kayaking at Fulong + Nanya Rocks and Elephant Trunk Rock (福隆獨木舟+南雅奇岩+象鼻岩
Fulong's Shuangxi River is one of the best places for a relaxed kayaking outing. The Nanya rocks and Elephant Trunk Rocks are amazing sights!
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Travel in Taiwan 2018-01-02
Kayaking the Shuangxi River on the Northeast Coast
If relaxed paddling in a kayak on a calm river is your cup of tea, head to the beach-resort village of Fulong on the Northeast Coast to launch yourself on a short trip up and down the enchanting Shuangxi River!
Fulong is at the center of a recreational area known for its beautiful sand beach, the Longmen Camping Resort, and an old railway tunnel that is now part of a popular bike path. Among the water sport activities available for visitors are sailing, surfing, canoeing, and kayaking.
For those arriving by train or bus, a 15-minute walk from Fulong Railway Station will bring you to the Longmen Kayaking Base, which is on the grounds of the Longmen Camping Resort. There, Paddle Around International has been hosting kayaking tours for the past ten years. Kayak outings are offered that last two hours (NT$1,000/person) and six hours (NT$2,800), the latter including a lunch break at the base. A minimum of six persons is required for an excursion; but individuals and smaller groups can still make a booking, and will be joined with others who book separately. All reservations must be made at least three days in advance. Paddle Around can accommodate groups of up to 200 people; the outfit often organizes outings for schools and businesses.
Practicalities
• Reservations must be made three days in advance, at kayak.com.tw. The website is in Chinese, but English-speaking Paddle Around staff will reply to any English e-mails, and accompany foreign participants on trips.
• Sea kayaking courses are only offered May through September, and the Longmen Kayaking Base is closed January through March.
• Parking at Longmen Camping Resort is NT$50 per vehicle.
What to Bring
Expect to get wet. Avoid wearing any cotton clothing, and instead opt for water-friendly clothing that dries quickly. For both men and women, wearing board shorts, water shoes, and rash guards is recommended. Don’t forget sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat during sunny weather! Bring a change of clothes and a towel; there are hot-shower facilities you can use after kayaking. There are also secure lockers in which you can store your belongings. Basic items like hats, sunscreen, and snacks are available at the base’s second-floor shop.
Getting There
Self Drive: Taiwan’s Northeast Coast stretches from the port city of Keelung all the way down to the northern part of Yilan County, its many bays and capes, enchanting rock formations, rugged cliffs, rolling green hills, and pristine beaches attracting visitors. The coastal highway (Provincial Highway 2) is a dramatically scenic route; a 40-minute drive will bring you from Keelung to Fulong. A faster but somewhat less scenic route is Provincial Highway 2C from the town of Nuannuan to Fulong, via Shifen and Shuangxi.
Public Transport: Getting to Fulong by train is very convenient. Just take an eastbound train from Taipei (60~90 min., NT$83~NT$128 depending on train type; note that most of the faster trains don’t stop at Fulong). Another option is taking a bus. From central Keelung take bus No. 791, which follows the coastal highway all the way to Fulong. From nearby Ruifang Railway Station, take a Taiwan Tourist Shuttle bus (Gold Fulong Shuttle Bus; No. 856) via the towns of Jiufen and Jinguashi. From outside Taipei Main Station (Exit M1) take Kuo Kuang Motor Co. bus No. 1811/1812. Finally, there is a small-bus service from Taipei’s MRT Nangang Station (Capital Bus No. 1577) to Fulong (leaving at 6am, 10am, and 3pm).
English and Chinese
Bitou Cape 鼻頭角
Elephant Trunk Rock 象鼻岩
Fulong 福隆
Lintou tree 林投樹
Longdong Bay 龍洞灣
Longmen Camping Resort 龍門露營區
Longmen Kayaking Base 龍門獨木舟基地
Longmen Suspension Bridge 龍門吊橋
Nanya 南雅
Paddle Around International (舟遊天下)
Add: No. 100, Xinglong St., Fulong Village, Gongliao District, New Taipei City [inside Longmen Camping Resort]
(新北市貢寮區福隆村興隆街100號[龍門露營區])
Tel: (02) 2499-1147
Website: kayak.com.tw (Chinese)
TTRobotix Ghost+ X450 With Gopro Hero3~Aerial view of Fulong Beach:so beatiful sand.
The Fulong Beach has long been famous since the Japanese Occupation. The Shuangxi River flows into the ocean here and thus it is favored with both river and ocean views. A rainbow-shaped bridge strides across this twilight zone. The river is wide and smooth—perfect for windsurfing, canoeing, etc. The beach is 60m wide and 3,000m long—great for swimming, water fun, beach fun, canoeing, bodyboarding, etc.
Fulong is located at the center of the Northeast Coast National Scenic Area, the Administration Center is also located here to offer help to tourists. Local recreational activities and scenic spots include the Fulong Beach, a bike path and the Longmen Camping Site. During summer and autumn, visitors from all around arrive at Fulong to camp in the open, have fun with water on a golden beach, and leisurely ride bikes along the coastal bike path. What an experience!
Have you ever made a sand castle as a child? Do you know where the most suitable place to make a sand castle is? The area stretching from Gongliao village to Fulong in the northeast coast of Taiwan has been evaluated as the most suitable place for sand sculpting in Taiwan by the World Sand Sculpting Association (WSSA).