Salt Liao Seaside Park (Blue Bay Café) Introduction
Compared to Fulong Beach, getting to Yanliao Seaside Park requires additional public transportation or biking, but this also adds to its secretive charm, allowing you to enjoy a quiet time on the beach all to yourself! The golden sandy beach of Yanliao Seaside Park stretches for 3 kilometers, reaching Fulong's Golden Coast. The best way to explore is to rent a bike and ride along the smooth coastal bike path, admiring the unique dune plants of the Northeast Coast and the shimmering Shuangxi River along the way. After crossing the Longmen Suspension Bridge, where you’ll enjoy a wider view, you'll arrive at your destination. The park offers something for everyone, including a beach area loved by both adults and children, with its soft and fine quartz sand. There are also ecological trails, occasional special events, barbecue areas, hands-on experiences, and various landscape art. Beyond sand sculpting, there are many recreational options available. You can't miss the "Yanliao Anti-Japanese Memorial Monument" standing beside the beach, quietly recounting the history of the past. During the 1895 Biyuan War, Yanliao was the first landing site for the Japanese army, marking the beginning of a colonial rule, and a landing memorial was constructed here. After Taiwan’s restoration, it was destroyed by the public, and in 1975, the existing monument base was rebuilt into the current Anti-Japanese Memorial to commemorate this historical resistance. In addition to feeling the historical sentiment, you cannot miss the landscape art derived from nature here, which combines elements like sand sculptures, driftwood, iron pieces, bamboo, and wind chimes to create captivating stories, infusing the park with indigenous elements and rich tropical vibes. If you're looking to relax and quench your thirst, you can visit the uniquely styled Blue Bay Coffee, where you can sip coffee and light snacks in an ancient-style building reminiscent of Minnan architecture, enjoying the sea breeze and the tranquility of the surroundings.
