Pengpeng Beach Introduction
Pengpeng Beach is located in Baisha Township, situated between Bird Island and Yuanbei Island. Its formation is a result of ocean currents washing sand from nearby Jibei Island, Bird Island, and Yuanbei Island, accumulating into a natural sandbar in the outer sea of Bird Island. In 1986, the impact of Typhoon Wayne helped consolidate this area into a sandy island, ensuring that Pengpeng Beach does not get flooded even at high tide. With ongoing accumulation, the end of the beach has gradually connected to Bird Island, allowing people to wade across during low tide. The overall shape of Pengpeng Beach is long and narrow, composed of white coral fragments, shells, and quartz, with the tail end swaying with the tides, resembling a white dragon wagging its tail in the sea, which is why it is also known as "Living Dragon Beach." At Pengpeng Beach, visitors can experience various water activities such as snorkeling, riding banana boats, and operating jet skis. They can also try "transparent kayaks" or "SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding)" that combines surfing and kayaking, ensuring a fulfilling experience! In addition to enjoying water activities, Pengpeng Beach is also an ecological conservation area. From April to October each year, many terns nest and inhabit here, mainly the Roseate Tern and the Crested Tern. Therefore, the county government has designated three-quarters of the sandbar area as a seabird protection zone, prohibiting visitors from entering to avoid disrupting the natural ecology of the birds.
