Fugui Cape is the northernmost point on the main island of Taiwan, in Shimen District of Taipei. Nearby you can find hiking and biking trails, as well as some breathtaking beaches and coastline. It is definitely worth a trip for anyone in Taiwan.
Background: Fugui Cape (aka Fuguei Cape, Cape Fugui, or Cape Fukwei) was formed roughly 800,000 years ago by volcanoes spewing lava into the ocean creating Fuigui Cape. Later coral grew near the shoreline, which makes up for most of the white sand seen on the nearby beaches today at Baishawan Beach and Laomei Beach. The cape extends about one kilometer north into the Taiwan Strait, forming the Strait's northernmost point. The lighthouse is 14.3 meters tall and 31.4 meters above sea level. Originally the Japanese built a lighthouse here in 1896, which was the start of an undersea cable to Japan. The tower was damaged during American bombing raids during WWII. The Fugui Lighthouse was rebuilt by the ROC in 1949. The tower was built in its current form in 1962. It was opened to the public in 2015. The area nearby is a military base and radar station. Now it is one of the most popular destinations on the north coast of Taiwan. Because of its proximity to Taipei, there are many visitors, especially on weekends. Price: Free Parking: Free. There is a parking lot in front of the main entrance. If this is full, you can park along the road next to it. Length: 2 KM round trip on flat pavement, or about an hour Hours: October April 9AM - 5PM May to September 9AM - 6PM Tours: You can book a tour to Fugui Cape on KKday here. You can book a tour to Taiwan's North Coast on TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. How to Get There: By Bus: Take Keelung bus from either Danshui MRT station or Keelung TRA station. You can also take the yellow and white North Coast Shuttle Bus to Fugui Cape station. You can purchase a discount easy card to use on the MRT and buses from Klook here or KKday here. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here. By Car/Scooter: Drive on provincial highway 2 out of Danshui to the northeast, or out of Keelung to the northwest. The cape area is in Shimen District. If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here. Looking for scooter rental in northern Taiwan? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a cycling tour on TripAdvisor here. For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. Map: Please see below: Our Journey: I have been past Fugui Cape numerous times, but only took the time to walk to the northernmost point in Taiwan once. It is kind of a bucket list event, and frankly I don't plan to go back, but it is still a beautiful place. You can book a tour to Fugui Cape on KKday here. 
Some beautiful sunbeams seen on the way there. I rode my scooter ther from Nangang, but it is kind of a long ride.
First view of Fugui Cape from the highway.
Another view of the cape with radar station and lighthouse visible.
There is a small parking lot at the entrance with plenty of scooter parking and limited car parking. And sometimes people set up drink stands here.
Entrance to the trail.
There is also a bikeway that goes through the park.
Boardwalk leading to Laomei Beach.
Sings pointing to different places.
The concrete path to the lighthouse.
Radar station.
Path leading down to a view of the beach.
Introduction to Laomei Green Reef which you can see at low tide.
"The Laomei Coast is located one km from the southeastern edge of Fugui Cape, and is where the Laomei River empties into the sea at the site of Laomei Villager. Northeastern monsoons, eaves, and accumulation have built up coastal sand dunes here. Lying between the each and the seawater is the unusual sight of stone trench. Formed when the coastal strata uplifted and the softer parts of the coral stone were eroded away by wave action. The trench is formed of the harder stone that was left." 
View of Laomei Beach.
People swimming in the water.
A small pavilion near the path.
View looking back at the beach.
Secret path down to the seashore.
This is the real northernmost point to Taiwan, if you really want to be a sticlkler, you will walk down there and touch the ocean.
View of the lighthouse at sunset.
People lining up to take photos.
Another photo op.
Raod leading to the lighthouse entrance.
Entrance to the lighthouse.
Introduction to the lighthouse. The lighthouse is 14.3 meters tall and 31.4 meters above sea level. Originally the Japanese built a lighthouse here in 1896, which was the start of an undersea cable to Japan. The tower was damaged during American bombing raids during WWII, and the tower was built in its current form in 1962.
Front of the lighthouse. Entrance is not permitted.
view looking up.
View of the door.
view looking south down the coastline.
View of the sunset over the water.
Those rocks are the northernmost part of Taiwan.
Looking back down the trail.
There is also a bunker.
View from inside the bunker.
Another view of the coast to the south.
View of radar stations to the east.
View of the lighthouse in the sunset.
Another view of the lighthouse in the sunset.
Another view of the lighthouse in the sunset.
Another view of the lighthouse in the sunset.
View of Laomei Beach with Yangmingshan in the background.
Path back to the parking lot.
We decided we would head down to the beach for a bit.
There was a huge line of trash here. But there would probably be trash on every beach in Taiwan like this unless people came to pick it up.
The water here was very clean and clear though.
Another view down the beach.
View of the white sand here.
Last view of the beach.
View of the radar station.
Last view of the sunset.
You can see more photos of the area in the gallery above.
You can book a tour to Fugui Cape on KKday here. Don't forget that there are many activities available along Taiwan's Northern Coast such as Wakeboarding, Surfing, Speedboat Surfing, SUP / Paddle Boarding, Diving, Snorkeling Kayaking, Canoeing, Water Biking, River Tracing / Canyoneering, ATVing, Horse Riding, Archery, Tree Climbing, Glamping, Motorcycling, Motorbike Tour, Dragon Boat Racing, Shen'ao Rail Bike, and more on Tripadvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. Check out our guide to the best beaches near Taipei here. Check out our full guide to Taiwan’s Northern Coast here. Also be sure to check out our guide to Taipei here. You can also check out our full travel guide to Taiwan here.
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