Yin-Yang Sea
The seawater in the bay takes on a yellowish-brown hue, in stark contrast to the blue of the normal seawater out at sea, hence the name.
Yin-Yang Sea, Taipei · Taiwankengo · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Opening hours
- Open all day (all year 2026)
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Getting there
- Take the Taiwan Railway to Ruifang Station, then transfer to a Keelung Bus to Shuinandong Station
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2689. Open in Google Maps
About Yin-Yang Sea
The seawater in the bay takes on a yellowish-brown hue, in stark contrast to the blue of the normal seawater out at sea, hence the name.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Yin-Yang Sea cost?
Admission to Yin-Yang Sea is Free, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Yin-Yang Sea?
Yin-Yang Sea is open Open all day (all year 2026).
How do I get to Yin-Yang Sea?
Take the Taiwan Railway to Ruifang Station, then transfer to a Keelung Bus to Shuinandong Station
How long should I spend at Yin-Yang Sea?
Plan on 1–3 hours for Yin-Yang Sea.
Where is Yin-Yang Sea?
Yin-Yang Sea is in Taipei, Taiwan Region, in the South China of China. Near Shuinandong, Ruifang District, New Taipei City
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