I have just created a new page in David's Guide to Taiwan to highlight the northeast coast . This beautiful stretch of coastline between Keelung and Yilan is packed with interesting attractions. It is easy to get there by car or train from Taipei.

There is a great diversity of attractions here from surfing at Fulong and Daxi to hiking in the mountains and visiting the historical mining towns of Jiufen and Jinguashi. Another interesting spot is the Pingxi Railway line, built to carry coal from the mines in the area. The mines are no longer open, but it is now a popular spot for tourists. There is also the mountain top Buddhist temple at Ling Jiou Mountain.

Now is a great time to visit the northeast coast. The Caoling Historic Trail Silvergrass Festival (2007草嶺古道芒花季) is being held from 1-30 November and the TRA is offering a special day ticket to make it easier to enjoy some of the many attractions in the area.

I have created a photoset at flickr of all my photos of this region.