In Nanliao Harbour, you can rent a bike to explore the 17 km scenic coastline area. The old harbor features a park, a beach, and a variety of street food.
As you travel along this 17 km bikeway, you will encounter beaches, a vast wetland, parks, several bridges, and abundant natural scenery. This scenic area is adorned with more than a dozen wind turbines along the coast, creating a unique and special landscape.
One of the attractions along the way is Kanhai Park, which offers a picturesque view of the sea from an elevated vantage point.
Another interesting stop is the crab-watching trail. This 250-meter-long trail allows you to observe various animals such as crabs, shellfish, and birds. Since it was crab season, we were able to see a large number of crabs, including at least four different species.
Xiangshan Wetlands cover an area of 1768 hectares, making it the largest wetland in Northern Taiwan. In 1996, it was declared a part of the Eastern Asia-Pacific Water Bird Protection Network. In 2001, it became a Coastline Wildlife Reservation Area of Hsinchu City, and in 2013, it was designated as a National Wetland of Importance.
Depending on the season, you can spot different animals (around 41 species) in the Xiangshan Wetland. Inside the Meishan Discovery Pavilion, you can visit a small exhibition and watch a short movie about these wetlands.
Along the way, you will also come across Haishan Fishing Port. This place is home to endangered Taiwanese tidal crabs and serves as the main habitat for up to 80% of the crab population.
The final stop in this coastline area is Nangang Bird Watching Area. The beach boasts beautiful scenery with small hills formed by years of sand accumulation. Access to the beach is restricted to protect the animals.
See also: Nature in Hsinchu (part II)
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