Fu Gui Cape Light House No.1 in my Taiwan Bucket list!!

The first stop for me is Fu Gui Cape Light house. I believe it's the most perfect spot to start because it's just a few minutes away from my home. I'm glad I live up north.

Fu Gui Cape Light House No.1 in my Taiwan Bucket list!!

Taiwan? Where is Taiwan? Is it even a worthy country to travel? Is Taiwan in China? Are they Chinese?

Well, these are just few of the many questions one would ask about Taiwan. This website offers you so many beautiful places in Taiwan that you wouldn’t miss.

First, Taiwan is at the far eastern part of the world. If you are having difficulty of seeing it, it’s because this island is not that big geographically however, when you visit Taiwan, you would never underestimate its size.

Now, I have been away from my website for quite awhile due to the sudden increase of Covid-19 positive in the country. It had fallen into 60-70 thousand average a day in the last few weeks so it’s quite difficult to focus when everyone is at home and at the same time juggling with chores and errands.

However, it was a spur of the moment yesterday when I decided to start circumnavigating Taiwan! We had planned it out for quite a time but didn’t really have the decision yet on how to do it. Many locals and tourists do this. Some will go camping, others do the bicycle challenge, few did the motorcycle and perhaps the most common is driving around Taiwan.

The first stop for me is Fu Gui Cape Light house. I believe it’s the most perfect spot to start because it’s just a few minutes away from my home. I’m glad I live up north. It’s like a blessing in disguise so I would have the most beautiful standpoint of my Taiwan circumnavigation project.

I believe it is also much easier to go from North to South since Taiwan made each district and city a key location of tourism. It is indeed quite hard to choose where to start. So, in this journey, let’s all travel from the point near my home and then just fasten your seatbelt and enjoy the e-travel.

Where is Fu Gui Cape Light House?

The landmark for the final stop of Fu Gui Cape Ligh House trail

Address: 253新北市石門區 Shimen District, New Taipei City, 253

How to reach Fu Gui Cape Light House?

Take the red line MRT from Taipei Station to Tamsui, then go to the bus terminal at Exit 2, ride bus 862 or 863

You can also start your bike challenge by following the Wanta Bikeway Route Map

For those who want to drive, there are parking areas available so it is indeed pretty convenient to all sorts of travelers.

What to expect at Fu Gui Cape Light House?

Aside from achieving a goal since Fui Gui Cape Light House is the northernmost point in Taiwan, there are nearby attractions here that’s truly instagramable and for sure if you are inclined in photography and videography, the stills taken in this place is something you wouldn’t want to miss.

I think I had the best route plan when I visited Fu Gui Cape Light House so I want to recommend my route to the readers. Also, be sure to take down notes because it would be very important to be aware of the things you must remember when you travel this place.

1. Fu Gui Cape Park

This is my starting point.

This is the best spot for travelers who plan to drive a car since there are parking spaces available.

Reminder: Before reaching this spot, be sure to buy the authentic rice dumpling in Taiwan! It is the most famous rice dumpling store and in fact, locals travel north just to buy rice dumpling every Dragon Boat Festival. The store is at the right side of the lane going to Fu Gui Cape Light House so it’s just along the route of the destination. Plus, there are no stores available in Fu Gui Cape. It is best to bring food and water for the hike. There are no trash cans too so be sure to bring a plastic for the litter.

Watch my stop at the store here: https://youtu.be/mSBvd0T2AAw

The famous rice dumpling store in Shimen District

2. Fu Gui Cape Park Toilet

It might sound weird why you must stop or walk to the toilet but with the long travel, I bet you would want to come here too. Aside from the nature call, you would not believe it when I tell you guys that this toilet is part of the landmarks for fu Gui Cape. It has a beautiful landscape and the trees, it is the forest that will surely make you stay for photos and videos.

You will see this on your way to Fu Gui Cape Park Toilet

Reminder: Please do not forget to bring insect repellent spray to protect you from the mosquitoes and insect bites since this is a forested area.

3. Lao Mei Maze!!!

A maze in the Fu Gui Cape park? This is ridiculous right? But I tell you, I had fun striding the maze! Locals fly their drones here to get a good look of the maze. It is fun for kids and adults. You can actually pass by this maze if you go to Fu Gui Cape Park toilet.

Reminder: Do not climb up the walls. Just respect the rules in the park. This is a historical relic so, it is really important to preserve this famous Lao Mei Maze.

4. Fu Gui Cape Observation Deck

This is one of the best part of the Fu Gui Cape park. It is an elevated part for a good sight of all the landmarks. BTW, you can take a bite of your snack here, the rice dumpling perhaps, and just be sure not to litter.

You will have to check the important landmarks here at Fu Gui Cape Observation deck.

For the oldies, they can just stay here and bring a telescope to zoom in the beautiful sight or take a hike to see these landmarks in the actual location.

However, I appreciate as well as admire Taiwanese people for making traveling convenient and enjoyable for everyone. The labels help a lot to recognize the key points during the hike.

Watch the full video here:

Watch here: https://www.tiktok.com/@hellophiltai/video/7121333655213002010?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7094784444087682561

As I have mentioned, Fu Gui Cape is a great place for aspiring photographers and videographers to practice their crafts. This place is truly breathtaking. It’s like the Switzerland in Taiwan.

5. Fu Gui Cape Light House Hike Trail

The hike is about 1km so it is tolerable for kids and elderlies. The pathway is wide enough for everyone and the view that you will see along the way is something that makes the walk fun and momentous.

Reminder: There are labels along the way so be sure to take a picture and see if you can find the view shown on the image. It is not just a fun hike, it also encourages you to be analytical. Ha!

Below are my amazing photos while striding the beautiful path to Fu Gui Cape Light House:

These blooms would surely catch your attention. You might say it’s just a weed but it will most definitely convince you to take a picture of it. It’s just simply beautiful. These are seen along the pathway going to Fu Gui Cape Light House landmark.

The stone trench of Lao Mei Coast. You can actually go to this place in a different trail.

I had a hard time figuring out which one this is but well, tell me what you think of my picture.

Windkanter I had several zoomed in photos of this spot. Please if you came here, bring the best photographer in town so you will have the perfect moments captured in a snap. I had to prioritize my kids’ safety so I can only zoom in. You can actually reach this spot from another trail.

Fu Gui Cape Light House

Wow! Just wow!! This is it! Your instagram-able spot!!

Fu Gui Cape Light House Landmark

Enjoy the sunset here at Fu Gui Cape Light House

I love you every minute of my life; you`re my love and my life. Not all people are lucky to find the sense of their life. I am happy, cause I had found it when I met you – the love of my life.” – Rabindranath Tagore.

Fu Gui Cape Light House

If you like this Switzerland in Taiwan, the Fu Gui Cape Light House trail, you would surely want to check out the other local destinations that feels like being in a different country!!

Read here: https://everydaywithgen.com/the-secret-places-in-taiwan-tourist-attraction/

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