Taiwan scenic destinations! - Never miss any of this!

The Alishan National Forest Recreation Area is a popular attraction in Chiayi, with its lush greenery and beautiful sunsets. Spanning an area of 41,520 hectares and stretching across four townships, Alishan National Forest Recreation Area is famous in the country for not only its sunrises and afterglow sceneries but also its cherry blossoms and bamboo gorges. It has also been extensively featured in local TV dramas, often as the backdrop in the filming of romantic scenes. read more »

Kenting National Forest Recreation Area is the one and only tropical botanical garden in Taiwan and also ranked among the top 10 tropical botanical gardens in the world! All kind of flora and fauna can be found here. Up to thousands of tropical plants, together with adequate resources of butterflies, birds, insects and reptiles can be seen too. Kenting National Park is where many Kaohsiung residents head off during the weekend for hiking, cycling, diving or just take a lazy stroll along the beach. read more »

Taiwan Orchid Plantation is established to include the resources mainly from the academic, industrial and government aspects in a bid to promote the orchid industry. Furthermore, one of the strategies that the Taiwan government wants Taiwan Orchid Plantation to include would be that of it serving as a platform for exhibition purposes annually. There are also the trading of products, research technologies and marketing tactics all around the world. read more »

Sea of Flowers in Xinshe festival (新社花海節) is a popular attraction, especially among families and cyclists. It runs in a time span of about four weeks between November and December. There are countless vanilla orchids on display and also 50 types of colourful flowers, fruits and mushrooms cultivated right here. read more »

The East Coast National Scenic area in Taitung boasts some of the most beautiful coastlines in the region. Shaped by years of erosion and animal life, numerous beaches, cliffs and caves have been formed on land while coral reefs have grown throughout the shallows near the coast. The surrounding waters are also one of Taiwan's largest fisheries. read more »

Da Hu Scenic Area is known for Da Hu which is known as Swan Lake due to its resemblance to a flying swan. This lake attracts groups of migratory birds annually, making it a great bird-watching venue for bird lovers. A unique charm of the lake is the change in colour of the water which varies accordingly to the season. read more »

Step out of the city! The Caoling Geology and Ecology Park in Yunlin is absolutely filled with stunning natural wonders. Its main attractions include majestic waterfalls, beautiful caves, breathtaking cliffs and pristine lakes. Visitors to the park can also purchase stone sculptures and traditional bamboo crafts. read more »

Located at the western edge of Kaohsiung City, the Xizi Bay Scenic area is known for its clear waters safe for the public to swim in. Not only does Xizi Bay provides its deep blue waters for an enjoyable day of swimming for all ages, it is one of the most romantic places for couples to spend their time together just to watch the sunset. The beauty of its sunset is indescribable and you have definitely need to see it for yourself. read more »

Known locally as 'a land of milk honey', the East Rift Valley will greet you with its greenery that stretches all the way to the mountains on both sides. You might not be able to finish the entire tour within the East Rift Valley as it covers a total area of 138,386 hectares, which stretches from Mugua River in Hualien to the north of Taitung. Within this national scenic area, there will be endless mountains, valleys and hot springs for you to have an adventurous or even romantic experience. read more »

It is named Seven Star Lake but it is actually a seaside cove. In the past, the fishermen used to do their fishing at this site until there was no much fishes left, leaving the sea pretty much barren. This place is then abandoned by the fishermen and became a really quiet place, but this turns out to attract people who like to view the night sky without being disturbed. read more »

Guanzhilin Scenic Area is located north of Shanxi river on the river terrace, 270 metres above sea level. This particular area is famous for its muddy hot spring that is purported to nourish the body, relief aches and cure skin diseases, thus many hotels have been set up and making business with the naturally available hot spring. There are also scenic spots like the Fire and Water Cave - a contradicting wonder due to the constant supply of natural gas to the fire above the spring water & Tai Sin Temple - a Buddhist temple with an awe-looking dragon statue raised above its pond. read more »