Cijin Beach Introduction
Cijin Beach is a must-visit destination in Cijin, located along Miao Qian Road and adjacent to Cijin Coastal Park. With its meandering coastline stretching several kilometers, soft sand, and clear water, it is open year-round (though it may close on poor weather days) and consistently attracts large crowds of beachgoers. This area is popular among surfers and parasailers, providing thrilling experiences unique to the seaside. Under the summer sun, visitors can stroll on the soft Cijin sand and cool off in the clear ocean water, relieving the heat. In addition to water activities, there are scenic coastal walking paths, natural ecological zones, and off-road areas, making it a popular spot for sightseeing and enjoying beautiful sunsets even when the beach is closed for swimming. With the ocean, sandy beaches, and palm trees swaying in the breeze, it feels like being on an exotic beach, with ships and cargo vessels passing in the distance, and the view extending to Qihou Mountain. At dusk, the sunset casts a warm glow, spreading colorful clouds across the sky, with shimmering waves lapping at the shore—a romantic setting for couples and a joyful time for families. Entrance to Cijin Beach is free, and it features well-equipped lifeguard and washing facilities, as well as restrooms. Visitors are advised to swim within designated safe areas and pay attention to safety. The "Cijin Black Sand Festival" is the highlight of Cijin Beach, celebrated annually since 2015 with different themes, showcasing exciting music performances, beach volleyball competitions, and various street performances, attracting nearly a million visitors each year. This event has successfully branded the activities of Kaohsiung's Cijin, promoting local tourism and unique features. In the Harvest Square, the "Goddess of Harvest" installation art titled "Wind Collection. Harvest" is created by the large-scale dynamic artist Liang Renhong. Made of stainless steel with baked paint, it stands 9 meters tall and 7 meters wide. The artwork includes two polished stainless steel scales that rotate 360 degrees with the breeze, resembling the image of a sea goddess waving her arms. Liang’s creative concept symbolizes the swirling arms, as if the goddess of the sea is enfolding the raging winds and rejoicing with fishermen during bountiful catches. In the interplay of the sea and wind, the red landmark of the electronic map is positioned in Cijin, revealing it as a dream destination and a starting point for future prosperous harvests.
