Sanxiantai is essentially a group of small islands and coral just off the coast near Chenggong. The name refers to the three of the eight immortals from a famous Chinese myth. The eight arch bridge that leads across to the islands has become one of the East Coast’s iconic sights since it’s opening in 1987.
You can walk over the bridges to the islands and then explore around on footpaths that lead up to the lighthouse, as well as walking inside the dark coral caves. You should also take time to check out some of the rock pools around that are teeming with tropical fish and crabs!
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[...] Sanxiantai is found just north of Taidong, towards the southern end of Taiwan’s Coastal Route 11. Found near the entrance to the Mugumuyu Nature Reserve, the Feicui Valley is an option if you don't get one of the limited permits to enter the nature reserve. It's a small, steep river valley with some swimming hole near the tunnel entrance. The Baiyang Trail leads through a few bat-filled tunnels to a beautiful waterfall in Taroko Gorge. Unfortunately, the last bridge to the waterfall has recently been washed away. [...]
[...] Sanxiantai is found just north of Taidong, towards the southern end of Taiwan’s Coastal Route 11. Found near the entrance to the Mugumuyu Nature Reserve, the Feicui Valley is an option if you don't get one of the limited permits to enter the nature reserve. It's a small, steep river valley with some swimming hole near the tunnel entrance. The Baiyang Trail leads through a few bat-filled tunnels to a beautiful waterfall in Taroko Gorge. Unfortunately, the last bridge to the waterfall has recently been washed away. [...]