🌅 **Gaomei Wetland Day Trip Guide**

#summervacay *"Walk on water" at Taiwan's most magical tidal flats* #### 🚗 **Getting There** - **From Taichung Station**: Take bus 309 (1hr, NT$60) or taxi (40min, ~NT$600) - **Best Time**: Arrive 2 hours before sunset for golden hour + low tide #### 📸 **Must-Do Experiences** 1. **Gaomei Boardwalk Walk** - Stroll the 700m wooden path stretching into the sea - Spot fiddler crabs and migratory birds (best Oct-Apr) 2. **Tidal Flat Adventure** - Walk barefoot on the mirror-like surface (water ankle-deep at low tide) - Find perfect reflection spots for Instagram shots 3. **Wind Turbine Panorama** - Pose with the giant white turbines lining the coast - Best viewpoint: Northern end of the wetlands 4. **Legendary Sunset** - Daily golden hour magic (check sunset time) - Pro tip: Bring a tripod for long-exposure shots #### 🦞 **Local Eats Nearby** - **Qingshui Rest Stop** (5min drive): ▶️ *A-Cai Oyster Omelet* - Famous 50-year-old stall ▶️ *Tian Ran* - Seaweed ice cream (surprisingly delicious!) ▶️ Fresh grilled squid on sticks (NT$50) #### ⚠️ **Pro Tips** - **Tide Check**: Visit during low tide (check Taiwan Central Weather Bureau) - **Footwear**: Go barefoot or waterproof sandals - **Timing**: Avoid weekends if possible (less crowded on weekdays) - **Extend Your Trip**: Combine with *Wushi Fishing Harbor* (15min away) #### 🌇 **Sunset Schedule Example (Summer)** - 3:30pm: Depart Taichung - 4:30pm: Arrive at wetlands - 5:00-6:30pm: Explore + photos - 6:30pm: Sunset spectacle - 7:30pm: Seafood dinner in Qingshui - 8:30pm: Return to Taichung