By / ScenicSpot.com Compilation & Report
Busy work can be overwhelming, and on weekends, everyone wants to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Yunlin not only boasts diverse landscapes but also features various national-level scenic wonders. Here are six nature-based spots where you can head out this weekend to take amazing photos and enjoy some healing time.
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The Caoling area, which holds astonishing landscapes, saw a significant drop in visitors after the 921 Earthquake. (Photo / Caoling Geological Park)
The Caoling Scenic Area in Gukeng is home to numerous wonders and historic sites, including ten famous attractions across Taiwan such as Penglai Waterfall, Cliff Spring and Autumn, Cliff Majesty (Little Guilin), Shuilian Cave, Frog Rock, Marvelous Cave, Soul Valley, Concentric Falls, String of Pearls Pools, and Qingxi Amusement Park. Each landscape is a masterpiece of nature, truly breathtaking.
Address: Gukeng Township, Yunlin County
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Outer Umbrella Shoal Beach. (Photo / Southwestern Coast National Scenic Area Administration)
Outer Umbrella Shoal is located about 10 kilometers off the coasts of Yunlin and Chiayi, covering an area of approximately 100 hectares. Named for its umbrella-like shape, it is the largest offshore sandbar along Taiwan’s coast. Due to the influence of wind and water currents, the shoal continuously shifts and drifts southward each year, earning it nicknames like “the moving country” and “the vanishing land.”
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The scenic beauty of Wugu Retarding Basin is unforgettable. (Photo / j.wei___)
Yunlin’s Wugu Retarding Basin has been praised by netizens as the “second Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan.” It offers stunning lake views that rival those of Sun Moon Lake, with serene waters and a tranquil atmosphere that captivate visitors. The Kouhu Township in Yunlin was once an area severely affected by land subsidence. Reclaimed farmland was transformed into a retarding basin, which not only solved flooding issues but also created this beautiful lake attraction.
Address: Kouhu Township, Yunlin County
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The reflection of the trees at Qingpu Larch Forest is picturesque. (Photo / molly888666)
Qingpu Larch Forest is not only home to lush larch trees but is most striking for the beautiful reflections they cast. Several larches planted in a pond create unforgettable scenery with their reflections on the water’s surface, set against blue skies and white clouds — a dreamlike sight that makes you feel like you're in a fairyland and momentarily forget your worries.
Address: No. 2-29, Qingpu, Huwei Township, Yunlin County
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