Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival
A summer tradition with international artists sculpting on a long golden beach.
Practical New Taipei travel tips
Getting around
The city's footprint is huge: Taipei Metro and buses cover the north and west; the Northeast Coast and North Coast are easiest by car or Taiwan Tourist Shuttle routes. Wulai and Pingxi are reachable by bus or rental car.
Best time to visit
Fulong sand art usually runs May–August; the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival peaks around Lantern Festival; Jinshan hot springs shine in cooler months; Jiufen is busy but rewarding year-round.
Suggested itineraries
- Northeast Coast day: Fulong sand sculptures, Old Caoling Tunnel cycling, Sandiaojiao Lighthouse
- North Coast day: Yehliu Geopark, Jinshan Old Street, Juming Museum
- Mountain hot-spring day: Wulai Old Street, Yamakawa baths, Neidong National Forest Recreation Area