Gongliao Yangliao Beach Park | New Taipei Attraction

Yangliao Beach Park faces the Pacific Ocean with a wide, expansive beach — one of the larger public beaches within the Northeast Coast National Scenic Area. Every summer the Ho-Hai-Yan Rock Festival is held here, drawing music fans. The nearby sea cliffs at Longdong Bay attract outdoor sports enthusiasts for rock climbing. Waves, music, and rock faces give Yangliao a distinctive identity as a stop on a northeast coast itinerary.

What to see at Gongliao Yangliao Beach Park

Yangliao Beach is on the northeast coast shoreline. This section of coast faces northeast toward the Pacific, with a relatively open terrain and a gently sloping beach. The park has a car park, shower and toilet facilities, and lifeguards (during the summer open season), making it one of the few public beaches on the northeast coast with full water-access amenities. A trail along the park's shoreline leads to a viewing platform overlooking the full sweep of the coastline.

The nearby Longdong climbing area at Longdong Bay headland has rock faces composed of Siling sandstone — a hard, solid rock that makes it an important outdoor climbing venue in northern Taiwan, with a full range of difficulty routes drawing climbers. The coastal scenery between Yangliao and Longdong is spectacular; reef rocks and waves are typical of the Northeast Coast National Scenic Area.

How to make the most of your visit

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Summer beach swimmingThe swimming season runs roughly June to September each year. Lifeguards are stationed during this period; swim within designated areas, and follow on-site safety instructions when waves are large.

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Ho-Hai-Yan Rock Festival (July)The Ho-Hai-Yan Rock Festival held every July is a well-known music event. Check the organizer's official announcements for dates and ticketing information; large crowds require advance planning.

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Longdong climbing areaLongdong Bay headland climbing area is suitable for climbers with a basic level. Beginners should go with a certified guide. The site is open year-round, but wet rock faces after strong wind or rain are not suitable for climbing.

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Coastal trail walkThe coastal trail from Yangliao to Longdong headland offers views of reefs and Pacific scenery. The route is gentle; outside the summer season, when crowds are smaller, you can enjoy a quiet coastal atmosphere.

Practical information

Getting there and timing

Drive east along Provincial Highway No. 2 toward the northeast coast. Yangliao Beach Park has a paid car park; spaces are tight on summer weekends.
Public transport: take a bus from Taipei or Ruifang to Yangliao Stop; check schedules in advance.
Summer swimming open hours are subject to announcements from park management. Outside the swimming season, the beach is open for walking but there are no lifeguards.

Nearby connections

Longdong Bay headland and the Longdong climbing area can be reached on foot or by car and added to the same day's itinerary.
Heading north extends to Fulong Beach or Shuangxi; heading south connects to Ruifang and Jiufen for a complete northeast coast route.

Source: Northeast Coast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Administration; publicly available information from Ho-Hai-Yan Rock Festival organizers. Photos pending replacement with Dio's own shots.

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