2026 New Year's Eve Recommendations: Gongliao, New Taipei City | Fulong Old Caoling Tunnel, Mao'ao & Magang Fishing Ports, Sandiaojiao Lighthouse, Caoling Historic Trail Day Trip | Depart from Taipei
- 2026 New Year's Eve Recommendation: Chasing the First Light of Day, Sleepless Nights, Uninterrupted Power, and Crazy New Year's Eve
- Railway fans should not miss the "Old Caoling Tunnel" and enjoy the scenery while riding a bicycle
- Visit Mao'ao Fishing Port to learn about the traditional stone houses and colorful sculptures of the old fishing village, and Magang Fishing Port to admire the natural sea-eroded platforms.
- Skip the hassle of traveling by train or bus and easily reach stunning attractions
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point, Hotel transfer |
| Minimum participant requirement | 4 travelers |
| Additional service & facility | Transfer included |
| Seasonal | Summer Festival |
| Shopping Experience | Night Markets |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Historic site tour, Hiking, Bycicle rental |
| Transport | Charter car, Walking, Bicycle rental |
Product Info
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- Itinerary Information -
- Meeting time: according to the plan (the actual pickup time is based on the previous day's notification, please pay attention to the order information notification)
- Pickup and drop-off areas: Taipei Main Station area, Zhongshan District (excluding Dazhi District), Datong District, Zhongzheng District, and Wanhua District. Non-pick-up areas: Please meet in front of the FamilyMart convenience store at Taipei Main Station West Sanmen before 8:30 AM.
(Please pay attention when placing an order! Is the hotel or accommodation area you need to connect to within the pick-up range? If not, the service staff will confirm with you the available area one day before the tour. Please pay attention and understand.) - Duration: Approximately 9-10 hours
- Return information: Depends on the time of each plan
- Vehicle type: Five-seater car/Nine-seater car
- Language service: Chinese
- Itinerary Description -
- [Plan A: Fulong Old Caoling Tunnel Day Tour] Departure date: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
08:00 - 08:30 Pickup and departure from designated locations in Taipei City
09:40 Bicycle tour of Fulong Old Caoling Tunnel (approximately 120 minutes)
11:50 Fulong Railway Station Fulong Bento (stay for about 110 minutes)
14:30 Mao'ao Fishing Port, Magang Fishing Port (stay for about 1 hour)
15:35 Sandiaojiao Lighthouse, hiking trail (stay for about 80 minutes)
18:30 Return to Taipei - [Plan B: Caoling Ancient Trail Miscanthus Day Tour] Departure date: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
08:30 - 09:00 Pick up and departure from designated locations in Taipei City
09:30 - 10:00 Shifen Waterfall (stay for about 1 hour)
11:00 Enjoy a lunch box at Gongliao Fulong Main Store (stay for about 30 minutes)
12:00 PM Caoling Historic Trail (Yuanwangkeng Water Park) / National Class III Historic Site - Xiongzhen Manyan Monument / Taoyuan Valley / Xiaobaiyue - Wankengtou Mountain / Dali Tiangong Temple) End at Dali Station (approximately 4-4.5 hours)
16:30 Return to Taipei - Plan C: Fulong New Year's Eve Day Trip Departure Date: January 1, 2026
Chasing the first light of the New Year
A sleepless night, a power outage, and a crazy New Year's Eve! A starry night with sky lanterns and a wishing journey!
2026 Fulong Music Festival & Sandiao Cape's First Light
2026/01/01 00:30 AM Depart Taipei
01:00 Keelung Miaokou Night Market
02:30 Depart for Fulong Beach ~ Fulong Music Festival
05:30 Depart for Sandiaojiao Lighthouse
07:00 Depart for Shifen Station Shifen Sky Lantern Festival ~ Make a wish on the first day of 2026 ~
09:00 Return to Taipei
- Attractions Introduction -
- Fulong Old Caoling Tunnel: "The train goes to Idu, Ah-mo Idu-loo, oh, pound, empty..." The train tunnel mentioned in the popular Taiwanese folk song "Diu Diu Tongzai" is actually the 2,167-meter-long "Old Caoling Tunnel," which once ran from Fulong to Shicheng. The slightly rusted red brick arched tunnel tells a story of history. This "Iron Horse Tunnel" combines history, culture, and tourism. A bicycle ride is the best way to experience its original charm. A single ride takes about 20 minutes and is easy and effortless! You can even hear the rumble of trains passing through, making it a must-see for railway enthusiasts. The tunnel is warm in winter and cool in summer. The underground railway tracks and hanging oil lampshades create a retro atmosphere, making it feel like you've traveled through time and space, spanning two counties—New Taipei City and Yilan County. Don't forget to take a photo with the sign marking the county-city border—it's quite fun!
- Fulong Sand Sculpture Art Festival
The 2025 Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival will grandly debut on May 24th. This year's theme, "Disney Centennial Celebration," invites you to step into a golden fairytale world! Over 60 exquisite sand sculptures will be showcased, showcasing classic characters and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars, creating a spectacular and dreamlike sand sculpture kingdom. Witness the romance of Mickey and Snow White, the adventurous spirit of Buzz Lightyear, the heroic spirit of the Avengers, and even breathtaking re-creations of Star Wars scenes! Whether you're traveling with children, on a date, or with friends, experience the joy and excitement of Disney here. Come to Fulong Beach and enjoy a summer of fun amidst the sun, sand, and art!
- Along the coastal highway, near Mao'ao Fishing Harbor, lies a small, ancient fishing village that's easily overlooked. While seemingly unassuming, its traditional fishing village charm is worth stopping to savor. The village's distinctive "stone houses" exemplify the use of local materials, with sandstone, bamboo, and thatch used as building blocks. Early villagers built these stone houses with the help of neighbors. Due to its unique bay-shaped terrain, the waters here are diverse and rich in marine life, ideal for scallops, lobsters, agar-agar, and a variety of other marine life. Fishermen in this area still maintain traditional fishing techniques, and you can often see seaweed drying in front of homes and in the squares. Walking along the route is like stepping into a picturesque fishing village on the Northeast Coast.
- Magang Fishing Port, located in Gongliao District, New Taipei City, is Taiwan's easternmost fishing village, nestled along the Northern Coastal Highway and directly below the Sandiaojiao Lighthouse. Magang boasts extensive sea-eroded platforms, some with beautifully curved lines, making it a perfect spot to watch the waves and witness locals fishing and gathering seaweed. Enjoy the ocean breeze and the vast seascape, and stop by Taiwan's Far East Café for a cup of coffee. Some online refer to Magang Fishing Port as "Cat Village" due to the large number of cats found here, scattered throughout the plaza, embankments, alley corners, and rooftops of old houses.
- Built in 1935 (the 24th year of the Republic of China), the Sandiaojiao Lighthouse is Taiwan's easternmost point and the place where the first light of dawn is seen each day. Inside, the lighthouse houses an exhibition hall and offers expansive views, overlooking Magang Fishing Port and the Lailai geological landscape. On clear days, you can even see Guishan Island in the distance, offering a panoramic view of the Northeast Coast. The lawn features romantic art installations and a European-style pavilion, creating a Mediterranean-inspired landscape and making it a popular filming location for many idol dramas and wedding films.
- Shifen Waterfall is known as Taiwan's Niagara Falls. Its majestic grandeur and picturesque beauty are truly breathtaking. Witnessing this scene, one can't help but marvel at the wonders of nature. Vapor hangs over the pool, and if the sun shines brightly, a rainbow can appear, slanting across the falls. It's a truly rare sight!
- In the summer, the Caoling Historic Trail is covered in wild ginger flowers. In autumn, the mountain's silver grasses bloom in full bloom, creating a dazzling golden blossom. From the distant view of Guishan Island, this is the most popular hiking route on the Northeast Coast.
Fulong Old Caoling Tunnel
Fulong Railway Station
Stone houses at Maoao fishing port
Intertidal Zone of Magang Fishing Port
Sandiaojiao Lighthouse
Shifen Waterfall
Caoling Historic Trail
Walking on the Caoling Ancient Trail, enjoying the swaying of the Miscanthus flowers in the breeze
Purchase Notice
- Please pay attention to whether the boarding and alighting locations are within the designated range. If they are outside the designated range, additional charges will be incurred. Alternatively, please go to the designated location to board the bus. Please be advised.
- The shuttle bus departure location and type of bus may change depending on the number of applicants.
- Plan B involves a lot of walking, so we strongly recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sneakers and considering your physical condition. Thank you.
- Adults and children are charged the same price. Children under 4 years old are required to use a safety seat, which is $300 payable in cash to the driver, in accordance with Taiwan's traffic regulations. Please indicate this in the remarks section of your order.
Reminders
A minimum of 4 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 2 day(s) before the departure date
After the reservation is successful, the service staff will notify you one day before departure to confirm whether the group is established and confirm the departure time and location with you. Please be sure to pay attention to the order message one day before departure and follow the notification to enter the service group in advance, and confirm that the mobile phone signal is unobstructed.
This is a carpooling trip, and the mode of transportation used is carpooling. You will travel with other passengers. If you have made a separate reservation, please be sure to note that you will travel together in the order. Seats are arranged according to the type of car. Please understand if you cannot sit together.
Please arrive at the pick-up location on time. Failure to show up will be deemed as voluntary abandonment and no refund will be given.
The itinerary involves a lot of walking, so we strongly recommend that you wear comfortable clothes and sports shoes and participate according to your physical condition. Thank you.
According to traffic regulations, one seat is required for one person. Adults and infants are priced the same. Please place an order based on the exact number of people traveling (including infants). If the number of people on the departure day does not match the registered number and the vehicle cannot carry the passengers smoothly, the service staff has the right to refuse to take the passengers and no refund will be given. Please note.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations 4 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–3 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
FAQ
The Old Caoling Tunnel is approximately 2.16 kilometers one way. Cycling at a leisurely pace takes about 15-20 minutes per direction. If you plan to cycle back and forth, stop for photos, we recommend allocating around 1 hour to fully enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere inside the tunnel and the coastal scenery along the way.
The total length of the Fulong Old Caoling Tunnel is 2.167 kilometers. It is currently the second-longest disused railway tunnel in Taiwan, renowned for its historical railway culture and spectacular Northeast Coast scenery. It's perfect for walking or cycling through to experience the unique mountain and sea views.
Near the entrance of the Old Caoling Tunnel, there are rental stations for bicycles and scooters. You can usually choose your vehicle model, confirm rental times and regulations, and complete the rental procedures on-site at the rental station. Booking related tours through KKday can save you the hassle of queuing and searching for rental points, making your trip planning easier and more convenient.
The Caoling Historic Trail is about 8.5 kilometers long, and a one-way hike takes approximately 3-4 hours. The exact time will vary depending on your pace and the number of breaks you take. This trail is well-maintained with clear signage, making it suitable for a half-day hike to experience the rich natural ecology and historical relics.
The cycling path in the Old Caoling Tunnel is flat and has low physical demands, making it suitable for all ages. The Caoling Historic Trail has some stairs and uphill sections. While the overall difficulty is moderate, it's recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes and assess your physical condition. Stay hydrated during your journey and adjust your rest frequency as needed to ensure a comfortable hiking experience.
The interior of the Old Caoling Tunnel is very suitable for walking tours. The path inside is flat, the lighting is bright, and the temperature is cool. Walking allows you to appreciate the historical traces on the tunnel walls and old railway facilities in more detail. You can also enjoy magnificent sea views of Guishan Island and the Pacific Ocean at the entrances and exits. A one-way walk takes about 30-40 minutes.
When hiking the Caoling Historic Trail, you can see diverse landscapes, including famous historical relics like the 'Tiger Character Stele' (Hu Zi Bei), 'Died Horse Bridge' (Die Shi Ma Qiao), and the saddle viewpoint pavilion. Along the way, you'll pass through dense forests, babbling streams, and terraced fields. In autumn (around October to November), the blooming silvergrass covering the hills is a particularly famous sight. You can also overlook the Pacific Ocean and Guishan Island, experiencing the intertwining of history and nature.
The best season for hiking the Caoling Historic Trail is autumn (around October to November) when the weather is cool and pleasant, especially with the blooming silvergrass creating a stunning landscape of golden and white hues across the mountains. Spring (around March to May) is also a good choice, with clear skies and lush greenery. It's advisable to avoid the high temperatures and typhoon season in summer.
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