The Huadong Coastal Highway belongs to Taiwan Provincial Highway 11
The whole journey is about 175 kilometers and takes 3 to 4 hours by car
The highway runs through the Eastern Coastal Scenic Area and has charming mountain and sea landscapes and tribal cultures
It is a coastal highway that often makes tourists linger
It is suitable for chartered cars, self-driving, or cycling
On one side of the highway are the continuous lofty green mountains, and on the other side is the boundless blue Pacific Ocean
The waves of the fjord beat the shore, and in the distance, the sea and sky merge
Traveling through it, the heart gradually calms down
There are multiple rest stops along the whole highway
You might as well get off and enjoy the sea breeze
The Bazi Rest Stop is located at 31
5 kilometers
It is a rare high point on the coastal highway
Ascending the specially set observation deck, you can see the Jiji Bay, Guihou Cape, and Xinshe Sea Cliff
It is a unique coastal landscape with successive layers
There are several coin-operated telescopes on the observation deck for tourists to observe more clearly
When the sea is calm and the sun is setting, you can see fishing boats returning one after another
The Eastern Coastal Scenic Area has also planted many shady trees around the Bazi Rest Stop and has a spacious parking lot and clean restrooms
It supplies hot and cold drinks, simple meals, marinated food, various beverages, and coffee
With simple wooden tables and chairs, tourists can rest here and enjoy meals
There is also a small store where artistic creations, small toys made of driftwood, and various handicrafts are displayed
Souvenirs can be purchased
In addition, well-known scenic spots along the way include: Jiji Seaside Bathing Beach, Shitiping, the estuary of Xiuguluan River, the Tropic of Cancer sign, Baxian Cave, Shiyusan (Stone Umbrella), Sanxiantai, Xiaoyeliu (Fugang Fishing Port), Zhiben, etc
And you can also go to the ‘Jilai Hunter School’, the ‘Jingpu Tribe’ at the estuary of Xiuguluan River, and the ‘hometown of white crabs’, the Nanzhuhu Tribe on the way to experience more cultural elements in addition to the mountains and seas
The opening hours and specific business status are subject to the opening situation on the day
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