Sansiantai, Coastal nature reserve in Chenggong, Taiwan.
Sansiantai is a coastal reserve in Taitung with several islands and coral reefs connected to the mainland by an eight-arch footbridge. The site spans about 22 hectares and features viewpoints and walking paths where visitors can explore the rocky shoreline and its natural rock formations.
Historical maps from 1755 documented this location as a maritime navigation point along Taiwan's east coast. The area held significance for seafarers and traders who traveled these waters centuries ago.
The name refers to three Chinese deities—Li Tieguai, Lu Dongbin, and He Xiangu—whose legends are honored in the region. Visitors can sense how mythology shapes the way people relate to this coastal place at the viewpoints scattered throughout.
The site has a visitor center with parking, dining options, and toilets where you can watch the sunrise. Well-maintained paths and viewpoints allow visitors of all ages to explore the coast without strenuous walking.
The area hosts native plants like Taiwanese date palms thriving in the rocky coastal crevices. The unusual rock formations with caves, columns, and cliff walls reveal rare geological processes that shaped this shoreline over time.
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