Autumn & Winter Travel Spot #2 Xinzhu Wild Horse Mountain Trail
Of course, when talking about the best place to view sea of clouds among Xinzhu attractions, Wild Horse Mountain Trail is definitely the top choice. The “wild horse” in Wild Horse Mountain comes from the Japanese word for mountain (YAMA), so Wild Horse Mountain means facing the mountain. Walking up along the gentle trail, you’re surrounded by towering trees all the way. Once you reach the summit, you can enjoy views of the entire Shei-Pa Farm, as well as Five Finger Mountain, Goose Ridge Mountain, and the Leshan Radar Station, with breathtaking sunrise and ethereal misty landscapes.
Autumn & Winter Travel Spot #3 Wuling Farm Ancient Path Hike
Wuling Farm has several ancient trails, including a 0.95 km bird-watching path, an 1.15 km tea plantation trail (round trip takes about 40 minutes), a 2.15 km bird and butterfly watching trail, a 1.15 km alpine botanical garden trail, a 0.3 km pine forest avenue, and a 4.3 km Taoshan Waterfall trail (round trip takes about 3 hours), among which the Taoshan Waterfall is the most popular.
Also known as Smoke Sound Waterfall, the Taoshan Waterfall is a hiking route suitable for all ages. You hike up along the Qijiawan River Valley, with lush green forests lining both sides. Along the way, you’ll pass by tea processing plants, Zhaofeng Bridge, the observation deck for Taiwan’s national treasure fish — the Formosan landlocked salmon, apple orchards, until you finally reach the Taoshan Waterfall. The majestic scenery and the ethereal sound of the waterfall make you feel as if all your worries are washed away by the cascading water.
Autumn & Winter Travel Spot #4 Green Island Sunrise Hot Springs
If you don’t want to just spend New Year’s on the main island, then Green Island is definitely the first choice, because it’s home to Taiwan’s only underwater hot springs. What's more, you can soak in the hot springs while floating on the sea, and even better, you can enjoy the sunrise while soaking — it's truly the most indulgent sunrise hideaway.
This year, Funbar travel experts have planned another all-inclusive two-day New Year’s trip to Green Island based on everyone’s expectations. All-inclusive meals, accommodation, and transportation. With private car service, no need to arrange anything yourself. Stay at Green Island’s signature hotel, enjoy night ecology tours, snorkeling, and sunrise hot springs all in one go.
Autumn & Winter Travel Spot #5 Gongliao Peach Blossom Valley Camping
Peach Blossom Valley is known as having the most beautiful grassland in northern Taiwan, a fairy-tale-like 360-degree spectacular grassland surrounded by continuous rolling mountains. If you're lucky, you might even see cattle quietly grazing, creating a truly peaceful vibe. The editor recommends the latest way to play: a light glamping experience. Not only can you get close to nature, but you can also enjoy the fun of baking pizza in a clay oven. You won’t be affected by crowds and can fully enjoy the rare and cozy 2020 New Year’s holiday.
Autumn & Winter Travel Spot #6 Nantou Gear-Free Camping
Everyone knows about Nantou’s beautiful mountains and clear waters, but how can you enjoy this serene mountain forest? Why not go on a camping trip hidden away in the mountains? This campsite, nestled in Zhushan, Nantou, not only offers misty mountain views, vast grasslands, and starry skies, but also provides gear-free camping services essential for lazy campers, giving you a taste of Glamping.
In addition to gear-free camping, there are also drinks, afternoon tea, barbecues, late-night snacks, and breakfast at sunrise. Each dish is carefully selected from local small farms, with seasonal menu changes. There’s also an “edible guide” from farm to table, helping you learn about local seasonal ingredients, so you can not only stay in Nantou but also truly understand its food culture.
What’s more unique here is that they also offer “forest life aesthetics” activities closely connected with nature, such as bamboo weaving experiences and forest yoga, allowing you not just to camp, but to deeply breathe and relax with the earth and nature. It's definitely the latest and greatest way to go camping for lazy travelers this year.
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Autumn & Winter Travel Spot #7 Yilan Dreamy Glamping
Located in the suburbs of Dongshan Township, Yilan Dreamy Glamping is set within a specially maintained and preserved all-natural organic environment. That’s why you’ll find fewer mosquitoes here, so you don’t have to worry about being bothered by them. Yilan Dreamy Glamping also offers DIY activities, such as the super fun “handmade cypress chopsticks.” Experts will teach you how to craft your own pair of cypress chopsticks on-site. When you get the wood, you can even sniff it — a faint cypress aroma will waft out.
Autumn & Winter Travel Spot #8 Taitung Lisiung Hot Springs
Lisiung Hot Springs is rated as the most beautiful wild stream hot spring in Taiwan, with an altitude of approximately 1,547 meters. The whole journey requires you to hold onto ropes with both hands. Some rock faces are extremely steep, so you have to use both hands and feet cautiously on downhill sections. Therefore, it’s recommended that those visiting Lisiung wild stream hot springs train their stamina beforehand. Also, be sure to leave the mountain area before dark to avoid difficulties caused by fog, and ensure you have professional guides and proper equipment.
The arduous journey is worth it for the breathtakingly dreamy scenery. Due to the weak alkaline carbonated spring quality, the calcium carbonate crystals on the mountain walls combined with algae create a green-and-white color interplay that looks as enchanting as jade. You can warm up your body in the hot spring while admiring the No. 1 hot spring scenery in Taiwan. This journey is definitely worthwhile.
Autumn & Winter Travel Spot #9 Xinzhu Tagang Wild Stream Hot Springs
One of the most anticipated things in autumn is the change from green to red foliage. Near the Xiuluan Tribe lies a secret stream paradise in Taiwan — the Tagang Canyon Wild Stream Hot Springs. Walking from Xiuluan Village isn’t difficult. After about a 20-minute walk to a fork in the road, continue climbing along the rock wall for about 40 minutes to reach this hidden Taiwanese stream paradise hot spring tucked away in the forest.
Tagang Canyon Wild Stream Hot Springs is a calcium bicarbonate spring, and due to abundant algae, the water appears deep green. It’s also a natural wild stream pool where you can DIY by arranging stones yourself and freely adjust the water temperature with a mix of spring water and stream water. In such a secluded forest paradise, soaking in a wild stream hot spring while enjoying tranquility and red foliage is nothing short of bliss.
Autumn & Winter Travel Spot #10 Outdoor Real-Life Mystery Games
If you’re really tired of the spots mentioned above, the editor recommends the newest and hottest activity — outdoor real-life mystery games. Gather three to five friends on the weekend to have some brain-teasing fun, maybe even a little argument, to boost blood circulation for both your brain and body. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of local culture. Then end the day by staying at a cozy and lovely inn. Isn’t that great?
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After checking out the top 10 recommended autumn and winter attractions and activities introduced above, are you feeling a bit tempted? Find a weekend and plan a trip with a few friends—embark on an intellectually stimulating and in-depth autumn and winter getaway!
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