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Outdoors Xincheng, Hualien and Taroko

Qixingtan Beach

An outdoor spot in Xincheng, Hualien and Taroko, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Sunrise.

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Qixingtan Beach in Xincheng, Hualien and Taroko
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Why go

Crescent pebble beach with mountain views north of Hualien city.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Hualien and Taroko, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 sight. The closest of our other picks is Pine Garden, 6.7 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Beaches
Neighborhood
Xincheng
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Sunrise

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Hualien and Taroko, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Pine Garden

    Japanese-era military building in a pine grove overlooking Hualien port.

    Sight · 6.7 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park

    Converted winery buildings with craft shops, galleries and cafes.

    Shopping · 7.6 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Dongdamen Night Market

    Large night market with an Indigenous food section serving grilled meats and millet wine.

    Food · 7.8 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Gongzheng Baozi

    Round-the-clock steamed bun shop famous for small pork buns and dumplings.

    Food · 7.9 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Taroko Gorge

    Marble canyon carved by the Liwu River; only some sections and trails have reopened since 2024.

    Outdoors · 13 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Liyu Lake

    Mountain-ringed lake with cycling paths and pedal boats south of the city.

    Outdoors · 17 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Qixingtan Beach is a stop on our Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Hualien and Taroko

Another curated outdoor spot in Hualien and Taroko. See the full Hualien and Taroko guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Hualien and Taroko run from 21°C in January to 30°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Qixingtan Beach itself, we suggest: Sunrise.

Modelled monthly averages for Hualien and Taroko from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Hualien and Taroko weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Qixingtan Beach, Hualien County, Taiwan
Coordinates
24.04305, 121.62249
Destination
Hualien and Taroko, Taiwan

Qixingtan Beach: quick answers

How much time do you need at Qixingtan Beach?

Plan on about an hour at Qixingtan Beach. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Qixingtan Beach?

Our pick: Sunrise. Insider tip: Strong currents; it is for walking, not swimming.

Is Qixingtan Beach free?

Yes, we list Qixingtan Beach as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Qixingtan Beach?

Qixingtan Beach is at Qixingtan Beach, Hualien County, Taiwan, in Xincheng. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Qixingtan Beach?

Qixingtan Beach appears on Taipei, Jiufen & Taroko, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Lists & regions

Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.