Keelung to Danshui

Introducing Keelung to Danshui

This pleasant route follows Provincial Hwy 2 as it winds along the top of the island. To one side, the blue ocean stretches to the horizon, while to the other, the lush dark-green hills of Yangmingshan National Park rise up to dominate the sky. Public transport is limited to buses, but these are frequent and hit every place we mention.

There are a few good swimming beaches along the way, a couple of excellent hot- spring resorts and a great little sculpture museum. At the time of writing, Fuguei Cape, the most northerly point in Taiwan, was getting a new look, along the lines of Fisherman’s Wharf in Danshui. Let us know how it turned out.

Most of this area falls under the auspices of the North Coast & Guanyinshan Scenic Administration (2636 4503; www.northguan-nsa.gov.tw/en/index.php; 8am-5pm). By the time you read this, its headquarters and visitor centre should have moved back to Baishawan Beach from its temporary home in Sanjhi.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009