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Just a short distance from downtown Taipei, Xindian boasts stunning lake and mountain scenery. Its ethereal waterfall hideaway is perfect for weekend outings, and the dreamy valley exudes an otherworldly charm—ideal for snapping beautiful photos on your weekend getaway.
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The Milky Way Waterfall is filled with a romantic ambiance. (Photo/carlotte_ating)
Located on the mountainside at the border of Xindian and Muzha, there’s a Milky Way Cave Waterfall hidden gem at an altitude of over 200 meters, with a drop of about 40 meters. Year-round, the waterfall cascades down, creating an ethereal atmosphere.
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The Guanyin Temple, built against the mountainside, offers a breathtaking view of the waterfall. (Photo/carlotte_ating)
Travelers who visit during spring and summer will feel refreshed, as if they’ve stumbled upon a hidden paradise in the city—an excellent spot to escape the summer heat in the mountains.
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Milky Way Cave is a concave rock formation. (Photo/Administration Bureau of Soil and Water Conservation)
Milky Way Cave is a concave rock formation that forms a natural cave. Inside, there’s a small temple dedicated to Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, and the walls are inscribed with the words “A Hidden Paradise.”
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Milky Way Cave Waterfall. (Photo/applehung)
The hiking trail along Milky Way Cave is lined with lush greenery, making it an easy and popular trekking route and a highly sought-after tourist attraction.
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