Isuazaki Coastal Recreation Area Introduction
Located in Fengbin Township, Jiqing Bay is about 40 kilometers from Hualien City. Surrounded by mountains, the bay is adorned with the 100-meter tall Dasha Mountain at its southern end, making for a beautifully picturesque landscape. Jiqing Beach features a 2.5-kilometer long stretch of fine, soft sand. During winter high tides, the sand and stone from the seabed rise up, appearing grayish-black, while in the summer, when the tide recedes under the sunlight, it reveals a golden beach, making it a great place for water recreation activities. The area has been developed into a seaside recreation zone that includes a swimming area, a paragliding launch site, a wooden camping area, and restaurants, making it an ideal destination for summer water fun on the East Coast. To the west of Jiqing Bay is Jiqing Village, a settlement of the coastal Amis people. To the south, fishermen still use a sandy area to access and exit with their rafts, often taking anglers out to fish on the reefs, as well as fishing for species like snapper or catching whitebait at night. At the southern cape of Jiqing Bay, there is a 910-meter long Dasha Mountain Trail, which is mostly made of wooden boardwalks. Visitors can follow the ups and downs of the trail to observe plant and animal ecology as well as the terrain, and the panoramic view from the top is expansive, making it a suitable natural ecological trail for family outings.
