Nanfang’ao, located south of Su’ao in Yilan, is home to the renowned Nanfang’ao Fishing Port, one of Taiwan’s three major fishing ports and a crucial base for offshore fishing in the east. Besides its famous seafood that attracts many food enthusiasts, Nanfang’ao also boasts numerous attractions such as Neipi Beach (Lover’s Bay), Tofu Cape, and the Su’ao East Tunnel. These spots are enough to plan a full day of sightseeing and culinary delights in Nanfang’ao!
Nanfang’ao Attractions and Food Map for your reference.
Philos has a special connection with Nanfang’ao. Like many, my childhood memories of Nanfang’ao are mostly about its seafood. However, after becoming a son-in-law of Yilan, my ties with Nanfang’ao grew stronger. This time, I recommend a one-day trip to Nanfang’ao, including popular spots like Tofu Cape and Lover’s Beach, as well as some lesser-known but equally photogenic locations! Here is the Nanfang’ao Attractions and Food Map Nanfang’ao Attractions and Food Map Nanfang’ao One-Day Trip Attractions and Food Map (Camera Travel Map, please credit when sharing)
Nanfang’ao Observation Deck
If you want a bird’s-eye view of Nanfang’ao Fishing Harbor, the Nanfang’ao Observation Deck is the perfect choice. Located on the Suhua Highway, it’s about a 10-minute drive from the harbor and was once a secret spot for photographers capturing the night view of Nanfang’ao.
From the Nanfang’ao Observation Deck, you can get a panoramic view of most of Nanfang’ao’s attractions, such as the fishing harbor, Tofu Cape, and Neipi Beach. The scenery is vastly different during the day and at night. If you want to enjoy the night view of Nanfang’ao, the observation deck is the place to be!
Qidong Street Japanese Dormitory, also known as “Qidong Poetry Salon,” is now the “Taiwan Literature Base” under the National Museum of Taiwan Literature. Take the Bannan Line or Xinzhuang Line of the MRT to “Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station,” and after a less than 10-minute walk through the bustling streets of Taipei, you’ll find this cluster of Japanese-era dormitory buildings.
Visiting Taoyuan to watch planes is a travel itinerary I highly recommend. If a foreign friend asks me what’s fun in Taoyuan, I might suggest they go watch planes near Taoyuan Airport! The plane-watching spot on Dayuan’s War Preparedness Contact Road in Taoyuan is a great place to watch planes take off and land up close. It’s worth revisiting, and you can easily spend several hours leisurely watching planes come and go.
It’s that time of year again to admire the tung blossoms. In the past, I always visited Tucheng to see the blossoms, but the weather was often uncooperative, leaving me with photos of fallen flowers on the ground. This time, I chose to go further to Xiding Road, where the blooming period is later. Although there has been some rain recently, causing the flowers to fall, the overall results were still quite satisfactory.