Qianshuiwan Beach 淺水灣

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Qianshuiwan (aka Qianshui Bay) in Sanzhi District of New Taipei is a popular beach destination, which includes a pristine bike path that goes all the way to Baishawan. There is also a nice sandy beach, pier, and lots of beach-side restaurants nearby. It is a great beach destination along the northeast coast of Taiwan.

Background:
Qianshuiwan beach (literally meaning shallow water bay) was formed roughly 800,000 years ago by volcanoes spewing lava into the ocean. Later coral grew near the shoreline, which makes up for most of the white sand seen on the beach today. The white sandy beach extends about a kilometer along the coast. Now it is one of the most popular destinations on the north coast of Taiwan. Because of its proximity to Taipei, there are sure to be many visitors, and because Taipei has the highest concentration of foreigners, be prepared to see a lot of other foreigners as well. It is a popular area especially during the summer months when it is warmer. It is especially known for the many outdoor restaurants along the beach, that makes it feel like an overseas destination. 

Hours:
24/7

Price:
Free

Tours:
You can book a tour to Taiwan's North Coast on TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here.

Activities:
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. 

Hotels on Taiwan's Northern Coast:
We recommend Fullon Hotel which has locations in Tamsui and Fulong near the beach (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here). 
We have also stayed at and recommend Hai Xia Your Home which is right in front of Fulong Beach (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here). 
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan 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 Qianshuiwan 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 beach area is near Sanzhi District 三芝區. 
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:

We have been to Qianshui bay once, but we have passed it many times on the way to Baishawan. Compared to Baishawan the beach is smaller, but there are way more food options nearby.

​Check out our drone video above for an overview of the area.

Or check out the 360 degree spherical panorama above.

There is limited parking near the beach, and the main parking lot can get full fast. We ended up parking for free on the side of the road here. 

But then we had to cross the road with heavy traffic.

This is a view of the main parking area.

Near the main parking area, there are also bathrooms with outdoor showers. 

Be sure to read the fine print. 

There is a bike path here that connects to Baishwan. 

Map of Sanzhi.

View from the south side of the beach. It is more rocky here. 

View looking up north. 

Cafe along the beach.

Another snack shop.

People enjoying the southern part of the beach.

There is also a nice paved path all along the beach.

View of the local stream draining into the ocean.

Peanut ice cream roll.

Now we have arrived at the main beach.

View of the south side of the beach.

The sand here is a nice light color.

Looking down the beach.

View of the water which was quite choppy on this day.

People playing in the cold water on an April day.

Taking a stroll down the paved path.

Here the path gets some shade.

Looking back at the bulk of the beachgoers. 

People braving the cool spring water. 

People enjoying the shade near the beach.

Here there is a concrete boardwalk that leads to a peir.

Here you can cross the street to 7-11.

View of the main beach from the north.

View looking up north.

View from the end of the peir.

Here there is a pier that leads to a shiny sculpture. 

Shiny chrome sculpture. Take a selfie here.

There is also more beach further north.

Looking back at the main part of the beach.

Here we also had some cold drinks and sausage.

And we took a long walk back in the hot sun.

Luckily there is some shade in the middle. 

And we began our meal along the ocean shore.

The food all around is not cheap. If you are on a budget, go to 7-11.

And the pizza was not large.

More people on the south side as the tide came in. 

View from the air.

Another view from above. 

Looking at the apartment complex here. 

​Check out more photos of the area in the photo gallery above.

You can book a tour to Taiwan's North Coast on TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or 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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