The secret night view of Taoyuan offers a breathtaking glimpse of the Taipei Basin from afar—crystal-clear light at Dadongshan 405 High Point is simply mesmerizing.

▲ Crystal-clear light was captured at Dadongshan 405 High Point, where the transition of day to night blends sunset, mist, and city lights into a poetic, painterly nocturnal scene. (Photo / NetizenYou QingzhongProvided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Want to capture crystal-clear light in the northern highlands? Located at the junction of New Taipei and Taoyuan’s Guishan District, “Dadongshan 405 High Point” may not be a towering peak, but it’s one of Taiwan’s Little Hundred Mountains. With no high mountains blocking the view, the sightlines are exceptional. Recently, netizens captured stunning images of crystal-clear light here—where day meets night, the sunset, mist, and city lights blend into a poetic, painterly nocturnal scene that’s impossible not to fall for.

“Dadongshan 405 High Point” sits at the intersection of Taoyuan’s Guishan District, New Taipei’s Shulin, Shanjia, and Yingge districts—truly worthy of being a first-order trigonometric point. Though only 405 meters high and surrounded by no mountain barriers, you can gaze over Taoyuan on one side, and on the other, take in the scenic beauty of Linkou Plateau and even the Taipei Basin. On clear days, you can even spot Taipei 101 and the meandering Tamsui River cutting through the basin.

▲ “Dadongshan 405 High Point” sits at the intersection of Taoyuan’s Guishan District, New Taipei’s Shulin, Shanjia, and Yingge districts—truly worthy of being a first-order trigonometric point, though only 405 meters high and surrounded by no mountain barriers. (Photo / Netizenkliang320Provided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

Atop “Dadongshan 405 High Point” there is an observation deck and a massive iron tower, along with a hydrological observation station. Netizen You Qingzhong noted that the crystal-clear light was captured near this station. Although located in Taoyuan, the views aren’t limited to just Taoyuan. From sunrise to sunset, hikers and photography enthusiasts gather here, ready to capture nature’s dazzling performances. For those looking to enjoy a forest hike and fresh air, a trail to Qinglong Ridge lies to the right of the observation deck.

▲ From sunrise to sunset, hikers and photography enthusiasts gather at Dadongshan 405 High Point, ready to capture nature’s dazzling performances. (Photo / NetizenYou QingzhongProvided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

Dadongshan 405 High Point
Location: Tukeng Village, Guishan District, Taoyuan City (navigate to: Dadongshan 405 Triangulation Point)