Hidden behind Nanfang’ao Fishing Port in Ruifang, the Nanziliao Trail—nicknamed “Nangmian”—lies south of the route from Shuinandong to Bitou Cape. The path is impeccably designed: the first section is a wooden walkway, the middle and rear sections are stone steps, and the entire route is gentle and easy. From the top you can take in the full splendor of the Northeast Coast’s bays and tier upon tier of verdant ridges—an exceptionally accessible mountain-and-sea panorama.
High-value mountain-and-sea trail with sweeping views of the Northeast Coast
The whole trail is only 990 m long; its lookout sits at 196 m above sea level, and the summit can be reached in 30–60 minutes. In that short walk you’ll enjoy unbeatable mountain-and-sea scenery. The cliff-top platform on Nanziliao’s East Peak faces the boundless ocean ahead; behind you lies the famous Golden Deca-Edge. Every direction offers 360° beauty. The eight-pointed star landmark on the main peak radiates toward surrounding hot spots—Keelung Islet, Yin-Yang Sea, Mt. Keelung, the Shuinandong 13-level ruins, Teapot Mountain, Stegosaurus Ridge, Bitou Cape, the coastal highway, Nanya’s peculiar rocks, Nanfang’ao Fishing Port—virtually every Northeast-Coast highlight is visible at a glance.
From dawn to dusk, surprises every hour
The friendly Nanziliao Trail draws photographers year-round. In spring and summer, catch the dawn over Nanfang’ao Fishing Port and the sunset behind Mt. Keelung. In autumn and winter, silver-white miscanthus sways in the wind, creating a romantic, ethereal scene. Evening is perfect for capturing light trails on the coastal highway and the twinkling lights of fishing boats at sea.