Chi Xin Tan

If you ask me for advice on places to visit in Taiwan, I would suggest going to the east coast. It's more sparsely populated, less polluted and in my opinion has some of the most beautiful scenery in Taiwan. 
 Chin Xin Tan is a spot that I discovered on my last trip to Hualien and is one of my favorite places to visit. It's a shingle beach located in Hualien, known for its clear water and beautiful scenery. Instead of sand, little pebbles cover the beach. Still, the pebbles are interesting enough in themselves. There are abundant amounts of marble, granite and jade located in the east coast of Taiwan and I've found all of them on the beach. The water is pretty calm there, and there aren't many large waves. It looks deceptively shallow, despite the fact the water gets deep pretty quickly once you step foot into the ocean.