Sanzhi
Located in the Gongliao District of New Taipei City, Sanzhi is a tiny village along Taiwan’s northeast coast. Since it’s only about 1 hour by train, this town is an easy day trip from Taipei and a popular hangout spot among locals and ex-pats alike. Known as “the resort town that never was”, Sanzhi is a coastal district in northern Taiwan that was once home to a now abandoned futuristic pod resort. These days the town boasts easy access to both Qianshuiwan Coastal Park and Baishawan Beach.
Sanzhi has its very own active volcano in its backyard, and because of the volcanic activity in the area, Beitou Hot Springs enjoys a steady stream of visitors and locals who love to bathe in its healthy waters. Two groups of islands that make up the Kinmen Archipelago off the west coast of Taiwan, just a couple miles from mainland China — and they are old Taiwan at its best. Grab a scooter and head up into the green mountains, which extend over five ranges the length of the island. If you want to stretch your legs, climb to the summit of beautiful Jade Mountain and watch the sunrise; this beautiful peak is almost 4,000 meters above sea level, making Sanzhi the world’s fourth-highest island.
Location: Sanzhi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 252
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