Laomei Green Reef

Another beautiful beach near Taipei is Laomei Green Reef.

Every year, between March and May, Laomei's 700-meter-long reef is covered with bright green algae creating a wonderfully beautiful scene. The reef's ditches and trenches were formed thousands of years ago when lava flowed down from a nearby volcanic eruption, making it one of Taiwan's most impressive natural wonders.

Laomei Beach is not ideal for swimming. However, there is a small nook near the top of the Fugui Cape trail where you can drop in the water. Laomei is truly a wonderful sight to behold and a great photo spot. Bring your favorite fly cam to capture the beauty of the reef from above!

Oh, and lookup. The reef is only visible at low tide. So make sure to check the tide schedule before embarking on your 2-hour journey here from Taipei!

Location: Shimen District, New Taipei, Taiwan

Getting there: Take bus number 863 or 862 from Tamsui Bus Terminal to stop at 1 Mingde Village. The fare is NT$45, and the bus departs every 20-30 minutes.