Qixingtan Beach — Attraction in Xincheng

Located on the outskirts of Hualien, Qixingtan is only 20 minutes away from the city. It is not a pool but a vast ocean. Come here to rent a bicycle and have a glimpse of the beautiful Qixingtan with the gentle sea breeze. The majestic Central Mountains are backed by the vast Pacific Ocean, and as far as the eye can see is the towering Qingshui Cliff; when you climb the No. 48 Highland, you can have a panoramic view of the shining Moon Bay; the lively Chaojin Fishing Farm on the side, from early in the morning. Wholesale fishermen have just caught the freshest catch, and even the large mambo can be seen here. Different from the sea areas in other places, Hualien's near seabed is a large fault, which is not suitable for water activities, but also because of this, it allows tourists to have a quiet and relaxing space. , listen carefully to the tide against the shore, sit quietly on the shore and enjoy a pleasant afternoon. In high school, the teacher would occasionally take the class to Qixingtan for a walk. While appreciating the beauty of the hometown, he would pick up dead wood to make works that belong to us; he even rode a motorcycle with his classmates to this place in the silent and late night, without the distraction of human voices and noise. Looking up, you can see the Milky Way covering the sky and stars filling the entire night sky. Waiting for the dawn, watching the yolk-like morning sun rise from the sea level, the scenery made us all quiet for a while. Qixingtan in my eyes, because it is the Pacific Ocean that can be seen since middle school, seems to accompany my growth, full of infinite memories and youth; with the ebb and flow of the tide, the blue bay is still there, and I am about to go to university and leave here . Although Ocean University is also located in the bay, it has long been unable to replace the position of Qixingtan...

If you're visiting Hualien, Qixingtan Beach is a must-see destination. This crescent-shaped wonder, named after the Big Dipper constellation, is a fantastic place for a leisurely stroll, photography, or simply soaking in its captivating atmosphere.

The beach is known for its beautiful, round pebbles of various sizes and colours. Take your time to marvel at their natural beauty and even try your hand at creating stone stacks, a popular activity among visitors.

Swimming isn't advisable as the Pacific Ocean's waters churn with impressive force here. Be prepared for wind and potential sea spray if you get too close. Public restrooms with showers provide convenience for visitors who are brave enough to take a dip in its waters.

The beach's proximity to Hualien Airport adds a fun element – you may catch glimpses of planes taking off and landing from...

I was here a few months ago and I also have been in many other beaches in Taiwan. The few words that I would like to describe this beach are folksy, pebbly and spacious. Since this beach is something that better to sightsee and enjoy the landscape from another side of Hualien mountains rather than swimming or doing water activities. You can try to build the rock tower as high as you can and take many photos with good natural colors. I’d rate this as 7/10 for a...