Wai’ao Beach, located beside Wushi Harbor in Toucheng, Yilan, faces the magnificent Guishan Island and is known for its expansive ocean views and fine sandy shore. In addition to its wide open beach, the area also features a blue seaside promenade. Whether at dawn or dusk, as sunlight glistens across the waves, visitors can enjoy enchanting scenery where silhouettes of beachgoers play against the backdrop of iconic sights such as “Sunrise over Guishan Island” and the “Turtle Wearing a Hat” cloud formation.
Waiao Beach is also one of Taiwan’s most famous surfing spots, attracting surfers from across the island and beyond. Beginners can easily sign up for surfing lessons offered by shops along the beach, experiencing the thrill of riding the waves while taking in the awe-inspiring view of Guishan Island—a truly unique adventure.
The most striking landmark at Waiao Beach is the bright yellow Waiao Service Center. Its bold, asymmetrical slanted design and oversized yellow frame perfectly capture Guishan Island in the distance, creating a picture-perfect composition. This eye-catching structure has become one of the most popular check-in spots on social media.
