Blue Bay Seaside Recreation Area Introduction
Compared to the accessibility of Fulong Beach, getting here requires taking public transportation or cycling, which adds to its secretive charm; you can even look forward to enjoying a comfortable time on an entirely private beach! The golden sands of Lanwan Coastal Recreation Area stretch for 3 kilometers, reaching Fulong's Golden Coast. Therefore, the best way to enjoy it is to rent a bicycle and ride along the smooth and easy coastal bike path, admiring the unique dune vegetation of the Northeast corner and the shimmering Shuangxi River along the way. After crossing the Longmen Suspension Bridge for an expansive view, you will arrive at your destination. The park offers a complete range of facilities, including the favorite swimming beach for both kids and adults, with its soft and fine quartz sand; there are also ecological trails, irregular activity exhibitions, barbecue areas and dining sections, handcraft experiences, and various landscape arts, offering multiple fun options besides sand sculpting. You can't help but notice the "Yianliao Anti-Japanese Monument" standing beside the beach, quietly recounting history. During the 1895 Biyu War, Yianliao was the first landing site for Japanese troops, marking the beginning of colonial rule and the establishment of the landing monument. After Taiwan's restoration, it was demolished by the public, but in 1975, the original pedestal was transformed into the current Anti-Japanese Monument to commemorate this chapter of resistance. In addition to experiencing the historical sentiment, you can't miss the natural landscape art here, which combines the golden coast with sand sculptures, driftwood, iron pieces, bamboo, and wind chimes to create various stories, infusing the park with indigenous elements and a strong South Seas flavor. If you're looking to relax and quench your thirst, you can sit at the uniquely styled Lanwan Coffee, where you can sip coffee and light meals in a classical pseudo-Hokkien architecture, feel the sea breeze, and enjoy the tranquility of this place.
