Baishawan Beach

There are several beautiful beaches near Taipei, but finding a powdery white sand beach in these parts of the island may not be as easy as you think. Luckily, there is Baishawan which means white sand beach!

Located in Shimen District between Cape Fugui and Linshanbi, Baishawan is a picture-perfect 1km stretch of sandy shores and excellent swimming conditions. The waves aren't as big as Wai'oa, but it's still a great place to paddle or surf. There are plenty of places to relax on the beach or bask in the sun.

Baishawan Beach is a very relaxing place and a cool beach to spend a lazy day along the coast. There are several shops where you can rent equipment, grab a cold beer to enjoy on the beach, and even a British-owned pub serving the best fish & chips!

Since Laomei Blue Reef is practically nearby, it would be silly not to combine these two gems on a day trip from Taipei. Buses between the two areas are frequent and reliable. There is also a nice little hiking trail. The trail runs only from Laomei Blue Reef to Fuji Fishing Port, so you'll need to catch a bus the remaining 2.4 kilometers to Baishawan.

Location: Shimen District, New Taipei, Taiwan

Getting there: Take bus number 863 or 862 from Tamsui Bus Terminal and get off at Baishawan Beach. The trip takes less than 1 hour and costs NT$45.