Blue Bay Coastal Recreation Area Introduction
Compared to the convenient transportation to Fulong Beach, getting here requires taking public transport or riding a bicycle, which adds to the sense of seclusion. You can even look forward to enjoying comfortable moments on a beach all to yourself! The golden sands of the Blue Bay Coastal Recreation Area stretch for 3 kilometers, reaching the golden coast of Fulong. The best way to explore is to rent a bicycle and ride along the smooth and easy coastal bike path, where you can admire the unique dune vegetation and shimmering Shuangxi River along the way. After crossing the Longmen Suspension Bridge and taking in the expansive views, you will arrive at your destination. The area offers a variety of attractions, including a popular swimming beach with soft, fine quartz sand loved by both kids and adults; ecological trails; periodic special exhibitions; barbecue areas; hands-on experiences; and various landscape art, providing numerous recreational options beyond just sand sculptures. You can hardly miss the "Yianliao Anti-Japanese Memorial," standing quietly by the beach, telling the history of the past. In 1895, during the First Sino-Japanese War, Yianliao was the first landing point for Japanese forces, marking the start of their colonial rule, and a landing memorial was built here. After Taiwan's retrocession, it was destroyed by the public, but in 1975, the original base was repurposed into the current Anti-Japanese Memorial to commemorate this period of resistance against the Japanese. In addition to experiencing the historical sentiment, you should not miss the landscape art created using natural elements. By combining the golden coast with sand sculptures, driftwood, metal, bamboo, and wind chimes, stories are crafted that infuse the area with indigenous elements and a rich Southeast Asian vibe. If you wish to rest and quench your thirst, you can visit the uniquely styled Blue Bay Café, where you can sip coffee and enjoy light meals in a charming building reminiscent of Fujian architecture, feeling the sea breeze and relishing the tranquil atmosphere here.
