Pong Pong Beach Introduction
Pengpeng Beach is located in Baisha Township, situated between Bird Island and Yuanbei Island. Its formation is due to the action of ocean currents, which have washed sand from places such as Jibei Island, Bird Island, and Yuanbei Island, accumulating it into a natural sandbar in the waters off Bird Island. In 1986, with the push from Typhoon Wayne, the sand gathered to form a beach island, which now does not get submerged during high tide. With continued accumulation, the current end is gradually linking up with Bird Island, allowing visitors to wade across during low tide. The overall shape of Pengpeng Beach is elongated, composed of white coral fragments, seashells, and quartz. Its end sways with the tides, resembling a white dragon flicking its tail in the sea, hence it is also known as "Alive Dragon Beach." At Pengpeng Beach, visitors can enjoy various water activities such as snorkeling, riding banana boats, and jet skiing. They can also try out "transparent kayaks" or "SUP (Stand Up Paddle)" which combines features of surfing and kayaking, ensuring a fulfilling experience! In addition to the water activities, Pengpeng Beach is also an ecological conservation area. From April to October each year, many terns come here to breed and roost, primarily including the Red Tern and Crested Tern. Thus, the county government has designated three-quarters of the sandbar as a seabird protection area, prohibiting tourists from entering to avoid disrupting the birds' natural ecology.
