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Qixingtan Scenic Area

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Qixingtan Scenic Area

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Located in Beipu Village of Xincheng Town in Hualien County, Taiwan, Qixingtan is one of the most popular beach sightseeing spots of Hualien for it lies at the tip of a crescent bay offering extensive sceneries overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Qixingtan is consisted of a scenic area, geological area, the Katsuo Museum, as well as a stargazing observation area allowing visitors to have a wonderful experience stargazing by the sea.

Qixingtan Scenic Area was comprised of different size wetland lakes back in Qing Dynasty until 1936 when the Japanese started the construction of the airport along seaside during the Japanese colonial period, they filled the lakes and moved the locals who called themselves Qixing people to the other side of the sea bay.

Today, Qixingtan is not just a scenic area for recreations, but also an important area for seafood as there are 3 fisheries in Dongchan, Chaojing, and Jiafeng. With 3 fisheries in the area, Qixingtan Scenic Area is also a good place for ones to savor fresh seafood.

Qixingtan is also consisted of a 21-kilometer long bike trail that stretches from Nanbin Park through Nanbin Harbor, a stone sculpture park, stargazing area, as well as children’s playground offering a nice place for one to enjoy extensive ocean views while surrounded by a complete set of recreations. Also, Qixingtan is a popular place for collecting stones.

Transit:

Drive on your own:
1. No. 5 National Highway: From Sizih Interchange (汐止交流道) of No. 1 National Highway (國道1號/中山高) connect to No. 5 National Highway (國道5號/北宜高速公路) -> Xueishan Tunnel (雪山隧道) -> Suao Interchange (蘇澳交流道) -> No. 9 Provincial Highway (台9號)-> Take the left side of fork to No. 193 County Road (193縣道) -> Qixingtan Scenic Area (七星潭風景區)

2. No. 5 National Highway: From Nangang Interchange (南港交流道) of No. 3 National Highway (國道3號/北二高) connect to No. 5 National Highway (國道5號/北宜高速公路) -> Xueishan Tunnel (雪山隧道) -> Suao Interchange (蘇澳交流道) -> No. 9 Provincial Highway (台9號) -> Take the left side of fork to No. 193 County Road (193縣道) -> Qixingtan Scenic Area (七星潭風景區)

Nearby Attractions

Liangtan Bike Trail (Two Lakes)
Hualien Haibin Bike Trail
Rainbow Night Market (Former Nanbin Night Market)
Hualien Dongdamen Tourist Night Market
ZiQiang Night Market
Nanbin Night Market
Hualien Nanbin Park
Pacific Landscape Park
Cingsio Temple
Cikasoan Forest Park