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The life of any region arises out of its historical past, its remembrance of culture, and its hold on the future. The Taipei County government has established museums of tea culture, pottery and ceramics, and other sites to help preserve the memory of the common history and culture. Taipei County is rich in cultural resources. It's a major cultural county that hosts a rich variety of cultural activities. Come! Join us as we trace our cultural roots.The confluence of the Tamshui, Hsintien and Keelung Rivers gave rise to Taipei County, which expanded gradually inland from the smallish river mouth to achieve its present scope. The meeting ground of the rivers stretches away in a scene of grandeur as the seashore, its terrain carved out by the hand of time, faces off with the low mountains standing peacefully in the distance of Taipei County.


BEACHES / ISLANDS

• Fu Lung
  Historical Background : Fu Lung Bathing Beach is located at the mouth of Shuang River at San Tiao Wan, Kung Liao Hsiang, Taipei County. The beach stretches as long as 3 kilometers with golden sand. It has always been a summer resort in northern Taiwan. Every summer, a good number of tourists would gather here to swim and enjoy the sun. Fu Lung Bathing Beach was famous during the Japnaese occupation of Taiwan. 24 hectares in area, Fu Lung Bathing Beach faces the Pacific Ocean and has special golden sand. It is the most famous beach in northern Taiwan, just as Kengting is the most famous beach in southern Taiwan. In addition, the plants and ecological environment near the Shuang Hsi River are educational for the visitors.
  Cultural Highlights : Fu Lung Bathing Beach has clear seawater and long soft beach. It is perfect for surfing, sliding, and sailing. There is a spacious parking lot, camping area, restaurants and food court. It is best organized bathing beach in northern Taiwan. Every summer, people come here for a swim or to appreciate the beautiful ocean. Besides, it also attracts many fishing lovers. The inner ocean and the outer ocean are connected by an arched bridge. Those who love exciting sea activities can never miss Fu Lung Bathing Beach.
   

• Fulong Beach
  Fulong has long been the most popular swimming beach on the Northeast Coast. In addition to the open beach, the calm and sheltered water of the Shuangshi River, which empties into the ocean here, makes this an ideal spot for wind surfing, canoeing, and other non-powered boating activities. The large sandy beach itself is perfect for swimming, sun-bathing, and other beach recreation. The red-roofed, white-walled headquarters building of the northeast Coast National Scenic Area is located near the entrance to Fulung Beach. Next to the headquarters is a Visitor Center with exhibits, video briefings, and other information on the rich variety of natural and cultural resources on the Northeast Coast. Fulong Beach is currently under the management of the Taiwan Pineapple Co. Various types of equipment are available for rent, including kickboards and inflatable swimming rings for NT$60 per day, and four-person rubber boats for NT$200 per hour. A variety of other water and beach activities are offered for a fee.
   

• Yenliao
  Historical Background : Yen Liao is located in Gongliao Township, Taipei County. It has beautiful beach and traditional fishing village. In Kuang Hsu year 21 (1895), the Japanese army entered Taiwan from Yenliao and began their 51 years of occupation. The Japanese set up a monument here to remember their victory and the monument was rebuilt after World War II. The beach here is not steep and the waves are gentle; thus, sand sculpture is famous on Yenliao Beach. The most famous commercial seafood here is clams. In addition, along the tour track, visitors can enjoy the natural beach plants.
  Cultural Highlights : The monumental on the beach was set up by the Japanese. After World War II, it became the monumen in memory of Taiwanese resistance against the Japanese. Now, Yenliao Bathing Beach is frequented by surfers, swimmers, divers and sea lovers. There are scenery balcony, tour tracks, public restrooms, parking spaces, shower rooms, and simple food courts. It will connect with Fu Lung Bathing Beach so as to provide a more complete tourist service in the future.

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