New Year 2020 Activity Recommendation #2: Gongliao Peach Blossom Valley Camping
Peach Blossom Valley is known as having the most beautiful grassland in northern Taiwan. With its fairy-tale-like, 360-degree breathtaking meadow and endless mountain ranges, you might even spot cattle quietly grazing — it truly feels like a peaceful paradise. Our recommended new way to experience it is a light camping overnight stay. Not only can you get close to nature, but you can also enjoy the fun of baking pizza in a clay oven and cooking outdoors. The lively crowds won’t dampen your spirits — come and enjoy a rare, relaxing New Year 2020 holiday getaway.
New Year 2020 Activity Recommendation #3: Nantou Gear-Free Camping
Everyone knows about Nantou’s beautiful mountains and waters, but how can you truly enjoy this serene woodland? Why not embark on a camping trip hidden away in the mountains? This campsite, nestled within Zhushan in Nantou, not only offers misty mountain views, vast grasslands, and starry skies, but also gear-free camping services — perfect for lazy campers and a taste of Glamping.
Aside from the gear-free camping service, there are also drinks, afternoon tea, barbecues, late-night snacks, and even sunrise breakfasts. Each dish is carefully selected from local small-scale farmers, with seasonal menu rotations. There’s also a “food guide introduction” that takes you from farm to table, helping you understand the local seasonal ingredients. Here, you don’t just stay in Nantou — you truly get to know Nantou through its food.
What’s even more special here is the integration of “forest life aesthetics” activities closely tied to nature, offering experiences such as bamboo weaving workshops and forest yoga. You’re not just coming for camping, but to deeply breathe and relax with nature — definitely the latest way to enjoy lazy camping this year.
New Year 2020 Activity Recommendation #4: 2020 Alishan Sunrise Countdown
Ring in the New Year 2020 aboard the Zhuoshan Sunrise Train. The crowded carriages are fully prepped for the cold — down jackets, blankets, and quilts all come out — but no one complains. There’s only anticipation and excitement. After a shaky ride, you finally arrive at the final stop: Zhuoshan Station.
Exiting the station, our sunrise tour naturally heads to the classic Zhuoshan Viewing Platform to welcome the first light of 2020 together. A hint of crimson appears on the horizon, heightening our anticipation as we look forward to the joy of golden sunlight hitting our faces.
New Year 2020 Activity Recommendation #5: Shei-Pa Golden Sacred Ridge Line Sunrise
After reviewing the most spectacular sunrise spots in northern Taiwan, we found that the Golden Sacred Ridge Line at Shei-Pa National Forest Recreation Area is simply breathtaking. The Sacred Ridge Line connects Snow Mountain to Mt. Dabajian, stretching 15 kilometers with altitudes all above 3,000 meters. When golden sunlight illuminates the entire ridge, creating the so-called “Golden Sacred Ridge,” the majestic view is like something straight out of a movie.
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New Year 2020 Activity Recommendation #6: Yilan Taiping Mountain Cuifeng Lake Sunrise
Planning to watch the sunrise in the mountains for New Year 2020 but worried about huge crowds and long, congested roads? Let the experts take you to Taiwan’s hidden mountain sanctuaries for a special New Year’s Eve plan — searching for a magical sunrise atop eastern Taiwan’s peaks. As the sun rises between the mountains, the dazzling light on your face is an incredibly moving experience.
New Year 2020 Activity Recommendation #7: Donghe Sunrise Canoeing
Weave through the white limestone giant rocks known as the “Emperor’s Stone,” alongside emerald-green streams and the historic Donghe Old Bridge. The beautiful fusion of natural scenery and history is truly picturesque. For a touch of romance on the last day of 2019, let’s create unforgettable memories with a bit of crazy adventure. Head to the Maolukuxi River in Donghe, Taitung, hop into a canoe, and paddle through the gaps between massive boulders toward the river mouth to catch the last rays of sunlight before 2020 arrives.
Of course, if you’re an adventurous soul ready to chase the sunrise, you can join the morning session. As the canoe slowly glides toward the river mouth, the moment the sun rises above the horizon is the highlight of this canoe-based sunrise experience. Paddle while watching the sunrise, plus enjoy a thoughtful breakfast — it’s guaranteed to be an incredibly youthful and wonderful day.
New Year 2020 Activity Recommendation #8: Yilan Guishan Island New Year’s Sunrise
Yilan’s Guishan Island boasts the mysterious “Eight Views of Guishan,” among which the “Guishan Morning Sun” is the most famous. The fiery red sun rises right above the island, as if placing a beautiful crown on the giant turtle-shaped landform — adorable and stunning.
As you wait for the first light of Yilan’s New Year’s sunrise to leap from the sea, you might even have an unexpected mini date with the cutest sea creatures — dolphins. Head out on deck, carry your new year’s wishes, and set sail to chase the 2020 New Year’s sunrise at Guishan Island.
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