SUP Boarding in Taiwan has become one of the country’s fastest growing outdoor activities. The sport has its sights on over-taking cycling. Seeing groups SUPing is now a common sight on rivers, along sub-tropical coasts and even amongst Sea Turtles. The SUPing experiences in Taiwan are as diverse as the country’s topography the crystal clear waters around Kenting National Park to the picturesque views of SUPing on Sun Moon Lake. From the golden beaches of Fulong Beach to the tranquil waters of Anping Canal in Tainan. Every corner of Taiwan offers a different experience.
To help visitors discover SUP Boarding in Taiwan and the experience that’s best for them, we’ve started by showcasing the different destinations and operators that can help you find or rent a board, paddle, life jacket, and even a group to join. Each of Taiwan’s four tourism regions includes two or more of Taiwan’s counties.
If you know where you’d like to join a SUP experience, click on the region below and get started planning your next adventure in Taiwan.
SUP Boarding in Taiwan – By Region
Northern Taiwan
The most populous of the tourism regions, there are seven counties and cities included: Taipei, New Taipei City, Keelung, Yilan County, Taoyuan, Hsinchu County, and Hsinchu City. The SUP destinations in this region are both accessible and gnarly.
Eastern Taiwan
Eastern Taiwan includes two counties, Hualien and Taitung. It faces the vast Pacific Ocean on the East and leans against the Central Mountain Ridge on the West. The region boasts both coastal and inland SUP experiences.
Southern Taiwan
This region is sub-tropical and full of amazing destinations for SUP. Whether paddling through wetlands, above coral outcrops or from white sandy beaches. The region includes Pingtung, Kaohsiung, Tainan, and Chiayi.
Central Taiwan
SUPing in Central Taiwan means amazing sunsets, quiet waters and unique destinations. Central Taiwan includes Miaoli, Taichung, Changhua, Nantou, and Yunlin.
Off-Shore Islands
Other than the main island, Taiwan has plenty of small surrounding islands to explore. This means lots of amazing destinations to discover by SUP. Counties such as Penghu, Kinmen, and Lienchiang
SUP Tours in Taiwan
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Check out the entire four tourism regions on the Taiwan Tourism Bureau’s website.
