Long Dong Guided Rock Climbing Trips Near Taipei — Coastal Climbing with AMGA Guides
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness required—stamina for full-day climbing, approach scrambles and repeated short bursts of power.
Overview
Climb above the surf at Long Dong with AMGA-certified guides who blend technical coaching and coastal exposure. This guided day trip from Ruifang/Taipei covers gear, instruction and the best cliff lines for all levels.
Long Dong Guided Rock Climbing Trips Near Taipei — Coastal Climbing with AMGA Guides
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Salt on your lips, chalk on your fingers and a horizon that keeps moving as the sea breathes below — that’s the first impression Long Dong makes when your rope clips into the first bolt. The parking lots sit at the head of jagged benches; a short scramble brings you to terraces of cleft rock and sport routes that run directly above the surf. An AMGA-certified guide gives a quick gear check, calls a knot, and the cliff narrows into a ladder of holds that demand concentration more than theatrics.
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Adventure Tips
Watch the tide
Approaches and lower routes can be slippery or sprayed during high tide—plan morning low-tide climbs when possible.
Shoes and approach
Wear sticky approach shoes or light trail shoes—the scramble from parking to belays is short but uneven.
Sun and spray protection
Bring SPF, a buff, and a light shell; sun is strong and sudden sea spray can chill you on exposed belays.
Communicate rope commands
Listen and repeat standard ropespeak with your guide—clear calls keep lead climbs efficient and safe.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Black-faced spoonbills (seasonal sightings along the northeast coast)
- Rock pool fish and crabs in the tidal shelves below the cliffs
History
Long Dong transformed from a fishing shoreline into a popular climbing area in the 1990s as local climbers bolted sport routes and integrated the coast into Taiwan’s climbing scene.
Conservation
Climbers are asked to use existing trails and bolting lines to limit erosion; avoid chalking expanses and pack out all trash to protect the fragile coastal ecology.
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Recommended Gear
Climbing shoes (personal preferred pair)
Better fit equals better edging; rentals are available but a personal pair improves movement.
Light waterproof shell
Protects against sea spray and sudden coastal showers during shoulder seasons.
spring specific
Sunscreen & sun hat
Minimal shade on many belays makes sun protection essential for long days.
summer specific
Approach shoes or grippy trail sneakers
Sticky soles simplify the short, uneven walk from parking to cliff bases.