Pengpeng Beach Introduction
Penglai Beach is located in Baisha Township, situated between Bird Island and Yuanbei Island. Its formation is a result of ocean currents that have washed sand from places like Jibei Island, Bird Island, and Yuanbei Island to accumulate in the waters off Bird Island, creating a natural sandbar. This process was further aided by Typhoon Wayne in 1986, which helped form the beach island, and since then, Penglai Beach has remained above water even at high tide. As sediment continues to build up, the end of the beach is gradually connecting to Bird Island, allowing visitors to wade across during low tide. The overall shape of Penglai Beach is long and narrow, composed of white coral fragments, shells, and quartz. The end of the beach sways with the tides and currents, resembling a white dragon's tail in the sea, which is why it is also known as "Living Dragon Beach." At Penglai Beach, visitors can experience a variety of water activities such as snorkeling, riding banana boats, and jet skiing. You can also try "transparent kayaks" or "SUP stand-up paddling," which combines features of surfing and kayaking, ensuring a fulfilling experience! In addition to enjoying water activities, Penglai Beach is also an ecological conservation area. From April to October each year, many terns breed and reside here, notably the Roseate Tern and the Crested Tern. Therefore, the county government has designated three-quarters of the sandbar as a seabird protection area, prohibiting visitor access to prevent disruption of the birds' natural habitat.
