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- Sand sculptures and the seasonal sand-sculpture festival — Fulong’s wide, fine-golden sand is the canvas for large-scale sculptures that local and international artists build during the festival; the scale and detail here feel more like a temporary outdoor museum than a beach trick. If you hit the festival, come back after dark: the sculptures are often lit and the whole place gets a theatrical, otherworldly vibe (check dates; it’s a seasonal draw, not year-round).
- Beach camping and late-night hangouts — Fulong is one of the few Taiwanese beaches with official camping spots right on the sand, so you can fall asleep to surf sounds and wake for sunrise without trekking. At night the crowd shifts from day-trippers to small groups around portable stoves and controlled fires (follow local rules),
- Sand sculptures and the seasonal sand-sculpture festival — Fulong’s wide, fine-golden sand is the canvas for large-scale sculptures that local and international artists build during the festival; the scale and detail here feel more like a temporary outdoor museum than a beach trick. If you hit the festival, come back after dark: the sculptures are often lit and the whole place gets a theatrical, otherworldly vibe (check dates; it’s a seasonal draw, not year-round).
- Beach camping and late-night hangouts — Fulong is one of the few Taiwanese beaches with official camping spots right on the sand, so you can fall asleep to surf sounds and wake for sunrise without trekking. At night the crowd shifts from day-trippers to small groups around portable stoves and controlled fires (follow local rules), which makes for easy socializing, stargazing, and chilled beach life — but bring layers, insect spray, and a good headlamp.
- Surfing and stand-up paddleboarding — The beach break and soft sand bottom make Fulong a reliable spot for beginners and cruisy midday sessions; rentals and lessons are cheap and common, so you can turn up with minimal gear. Sunrise and sunset paddles are genuinely special here — calm light, fewer people — but avoid night-surfing unless you’re in a supervised event.
- Caoling Historic Trail and the old railway tunnel — A short hike up from the beach takes you onto coastal cliffs, an atmospheric old rail tunnel, and sweeping views of the Northeast Coast that are different from the usual flat-beach postcard. It’s great for a half-day outing: wildflowers, seabirds, and lookouts where the ocean framing changes every step; not a night activity (trail/lighting is limited), but early mornings are magic.
- River-mouth sandbar, wooden boardwalk and coastal cycling — Where the river meets the sea creates a shallow, changeable sandbar perfect for paddling, photos, and kids to muck about; a wooden boardwalk and dedicated bike paths follow the coast for easy, scenic rides. Rent a bike near the station and explore past the mouth into quieter coastline; evening golden hour rides are lovely, but avoid long stretches after dark if you don’t know the route.
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