🌅 Gaomei Wetland Day Trip Guide

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*"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