Honeymoon Bay beach
Honeymoon Bay is a small bay on the coast of the island located in northeastern Taiwan. Recently, it has become very popular among local and foreign surfers due to powerful waves up to three meters high. It is also a great option for romantic walks and impressive photo shoots.
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Beach description
The bay with crystal clear water has a crescent shape, which gave it such a name. The northern and southern parts of the bay are a pile of rocks and coral rocks, and in the center is a beautiful cozy beach, covered with dark gray volcanic sand. In the sea opposite you can see the famous island of Geishan (Turtle Island). He is the only active volcanoes in Taiwan and periodically demonstrates his formidable temper.
Despite the idyllic and serene view of the beach, it is completely not designed for swimming and relaxing with young children. The bottom relief is characterized by sharp changes, which contributes to the formation of high waves, especially in winter. Therefore, the main visitors to Honeymoon Bay are surfers, fishermen, as well as lovers of pristine nature and a quiet relaxing holiday away from city hustle and bustle. Local places also attract researchers of the deep sea and natural ecosystems, who did not manage to be affected by destructive human activity.
But the main entertainment is surfing and other active water sports. Several pavilions are organized right on the shore where you can rent boards and various sports equipment, as well as receive several lessons from professional instructors.
The beach is surrounded by a green lawn and thick shady trees where you can have a picnic and even pitch a tent for the night. Near the temple there is a spring with drinking water. Municipal parking is free there.
When is the best time to go?
The period from the end of September to April-May is the most favorable for a trip to Taiwan, since the weather in these months is not too hot to relax on the beach. October is considered the most comfortable month regarding the weather. Spring begins with the rainy season, in summer, intense heat keeps in these latitudes.
Video: Beach Honeymoon Bay
Infrastructure
Access to the beach is free, the usual infrastructure is practically absent. Of the amenities, only portable toilets and garbage containers. Food and drinks can be purchased in mobile tents on wheels, the nearest shops and restaurants are located in the village thirty minutes walk from the beach. There is also a magnificent market where you can buy ripe tropical fruits and freshly caught seafood.
There are no hotels and campsites on the beach itself – the closest accommodation is in the town of Toucheng or in the immediate vicinity of the Dasi railway station and the fishing port. One of the most attractive accommodation options is relatively budget, but at the same time a very clean and comfortable hotel Ocean Sky B&B. Spacious comfortable rooms are equipped with satellite TV and air conditioning, tidy bathrooms are equipped with all necessary hygiene items. It offers free parking and free internet, there is the opportunity to relax in the shady garden and have a picnic in the barbecue area. The balconies offer magnificent views of the sea and the surrounding area, ten minutes walk to the beach. Guests can purchase discounted surfing coupons and book boat trips to Turtle Island.
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There are several ways to get to the Honeymoon Bay:
- By train, you need to get to the Dasi station (Toucheng Town, Yilan County), from which you can walk to the bay for ten minutes (you won’t get lost because Honeymoon Bay is visible from the station).
- From Taipei, you can reach the beach by bus heading towards Suao. Get off at Dasi and walk south for ten minutes.
- By car, drive from Taipei on the freeway towards Ilan. Turn to the railway station, from there after fifty meters the road leaves a little to the left, to the temple where you can leave the car.
Well, at the end of our review, it is impossible not to mention the famous Turtle Island, which is a must-see of northern Taiwan. Pleasure boats with tourists wishing to enjoy geysers, spurting directly from the ground and unique sulfuric springs with healing water regularly leave Dasi fishing port for him. On the island you can fully enjoy the untouched pristine nature, feel the power and magnificence of the Pacific Ocean and even observe whales in their natural environment.