Longtan Lake is located in Longtan Township, Taoyuan County. It is a natural pond covering approximately 18 hectares. The lake water plays a role in regulating water flow and serves as the irrigation hub of the Taoyuan Plateau. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, the lake boasts picturesque landscapes, and visitors can go boating on the lake to enjoy the scenery.
Hutou Mountain Park is located east of Taoyuan City and built along the mountain, divided into front and back sections. It is considered a life source for the people of Taoyuan and one of the most popular spots for jogging and hiking. The park features a children’s playground, plum blossom garden, forest garden, lotus pond, maple garden, and a barbecue area. Various pavilions, blending classical and modern designs, are scattered throughout the green spaces, harmonizing traditional and contemporary aesthetics...
Kappan Mountain is located on the upper reaches of the Dahan River in Fuxing Township, at an elevation of 636 meters. The area enjoys mild weather year-round, with rolling peaks and fresh air, earning it the nickname “Taiwan’s Mount Lu.” Kappan Mountain Park is situated on the southwestern side of the mountain. The park is covered with towering ancient trees, and over a dozen tall maple trees often turn brilliant shades of red in late autumn, captivating visitors with their vivid beauty...
The Dongyanshan Forest Recreation Area is located in Xiayun Village, Fuxing Township, Taoyuan County. The area’s Dongyanshan Mountain, named for its resemblance to a large eye gazing eastward when viewed from afar, is the highest peak in the region, standing at an elevation of 1,212 meters. It takes about an hour to reach the summit via the Dongyanshan self-guided hiking trail. The mountaintop offers expansive views, allowing visitors to admire the beautiful surrounding mountain scenery. Nearby…
Golden Bird Aquarium & Amusement Park is located at the foot of Niaozui Mountain in Guanxi Township, between Hsinchu and Taoyuan. Covering an area of 8 hectares, the park is surrounded by mountains and lush greenery. It features a variety of attractions including an amusement area, swimming pool, sea lion performance venue, and aquarium, offering a diverse range of dynamic activities and static sightseeing experiences. Golden Bird Aquarium & Amusement Park boasts the largest aquarium in Taiwan...
Longxi Garden is located in Daxi Township, Taoyuan, and boasts abundant natural beauty and outstanding landscaping. The four seasons here are vividly described as “spring bursts into bloom with vibrant flowers, summer lotuses whisper with charm, autumn cicadas sing amid misty red maples, and winter wraps you in gentle warmth,” offering a complete picture of the garden’s charm. Based on the terrain and natural scenery, the park is thoughtfully divided into areas such as the Waterfall Scenic Area…
The Little Wulai Waterfall Scenic Area is located in the Yu'nei Creek Valley and is known for its refreshing and picturesque waterfalls and canyon landscapes. It is especially famous for attractions such as Little Wulai Waterfall, Dragon-Phoenix Waterfall, and the Wind-moving Rock. The entire area is filled with pristine natural beauty. Little Wulai Waterfall is the final cascade in a series of waterfalls in the area. The waterfall plunges down a steep cliff with rushing waters...
Commonly known as "Lingding Guanyin Ma Temple," Shoushan Rock Guanyin Temple is located in Lingding Village, Gueishan Township, Taoyuan County, Taiwan. It is a third-grade historic site in Taiwan. Legend has it that in the 7th year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty, Master Shunjì from Jiayang County, Guangdong, respectfully invited a statue of Guanyin from Chaoyin Temple on Mount Putuo in the South China Sea, crossed the sea to Taiwan, landed at Fumao Port (now Bali), and arrived at Lingding Village under a banyan tree...
The official name of Cihu Mausoleum is the Mausoleum of the Late President Chiang Kai-shek. It is located in Fuan Village, Daxi Township, Taoyuan County, Taiwan, and serves as the resting place of Chiang Kai-shek, the former President of the Republic of China. It is currently
The Daxi Mausoleum, also known as the Touliu Mausoleum, is located in Fuan Village, Daxi Town, Taoyuan County, Taiwan. It is the resting place of the remains of Chiang Ching-kuo, the sixth and seventh President of the Republic of China. Originally built as the Touliu Guesthouse in 1962 (the 51st year of the Republic of China), it was initially used to store important presidential documents and archives. …
The Budokuden was one of the halls in the Daijō-kan (the ancient imperial palace of Kyoto) during Japan’s Heian period, used for viewing activities such as horse racing. It was located roughly to the west of the Daijō-kan, and could be seen through the area between the Ukon’e-fu and the Ubaye-fu, overlooking the Inari Gate. To the east of the Budokuden, there were typically facilities such as a horse training ground and En’yō no Matsubara. During the Great Japanese...
Miniature World Theme Park is located in Longtan Township, Taoyuan County, Taiwan, China. It was first established on July 7, 1984. Upholding the true spirit of "Play in Miniature World, Discover the Big World," it is dedicated to providing visitors with an entertainment and leisure destination that combines sightseeing value and cultural exploration, allowing guests to visit famous landmarks across Taiwan and…
Daxi Zhongzheng Park is located near Daxi Old Street and is an old park rich in historical charm. It was established by the Japanese in 1909 and originally featured a Shinto shrine, a community hall, and a sumo wrestling arena. After the retrocession, the shrine was transformed into the "Transcendent Pavilion," the sumo arena became a lotus pond, and the community hall was converted into Chiang Kai-shek’s former residence. …
Bai Sha Jiao Lighthouse is located at Bai Sha Jiao in Guanyin Township, Taoyuan County, and is the westernmost lighthouse on Taiwan Island. Its design began in 1896 (Meiji 29) during the Japanese colonial period, construction started in 1898, and it was completed in 1901. In 2002, it was designated as a Taoyuan County historic site. In addition to being an important maritime navigation facility...
The Fanjiang historical site is a complex consisting of one quadrangle courtyard and four triclinium-style courtyards. Among them, the “Fanjiang Ancestral Hall” at No. 9 is the spiritual core of the entire family. It is located on land in the Zhongzheng section of Xinyu Township, Taoyuan County, Taiwan, covering an area of 0.8 hectares, with the main building spanning approximately 500 pyeong. The surroundings are planted with many flowers…
Taoyuan Martyrs' Shrine Reason to visit: The only fully preserved Japanese Shinto shrine architecture in Taiwan Taoyuan County Martyrs' Shrine was formerly the Taoyuan Shrine built by the Japanese, located at No. 200, Section 3, Chenggong Road, Taoyuan City, Taoyuan County, Taiwan. During the Japanese colonial period, the colonial government in Taiwan pus…
The Holy Scripture Pavilion, also known as the Character-Respecting Pavilion or Character-Revering Pavilion, is a traditional Taiwanese facility used for burning written paper as an act of reverence for Cangjie, the mythical creator of Chinese characters. These pavilions are mostly found in Hakka communities. The Longtan Holy Scripture Pavilion was originally built in the first year of the Guangxu reign during the Qing Dynasty (1875), and underwent renovations in the 18th year of Guangxu, the 14th year of the Republic of China, and 1979 (the 68th year of the ROC). It has a history of over 120 years. It occupies…
Originally known as the Xuantan Temple or Yuantan Temple, and commonly referred to as Nankan Marshal Temple or Nankan Wufu Temple, Luchu Wufu Temple is located at the foot of Tiger Head Mountain in Wufu Village, Luchu Township, Taoyuan County, Taiwan. It was formerly part of Miaojian Fort’s Nankan Miaokou Village and is dedicated to Xuantan Marshal, also known as the Martial God of Wealth, Zhao Gongming. Legend has it that Zhao Gongming was skilled at accumulating wealth and generous in relieving the suffering of others, hence he is also revered as a god of fortune by the public…
Wei Quan Puxin Ranch is located in Yangmei City, Taoyuan County, Taiwan. Established in the 46th year of the Republic of China (1957), it is the earliest ranch in northern Taiwan and the first large-scale dairy cattle farm in the country. In recent years, the ranch has actively greened its environment and enhanced facilities such as lakeside fishing areas, horseback riding fields, and archery ranges, gradually becoming one of the most famous leisure destinations in northern Taiwan...
Taoyuan Fairy Valley is located in Changxing Village, Fuxing Township, Taoyuan County, Taiwan, and officially opened to the public in February 2002. Covering an area of approximately 200 hectares, it is famous for its vast tulip fields and is one of the best places in Taiwan to view tulips. The valley is planted with a large variety of tulips, including pink, purple, red, and yellow...