Taking ethereal nature photos is not difficult — four major natural scenic spots for photo ops

By / Scenic Spots Media compiled report
 
Taking naturally styled forest-themed ethereal photos isn’t hard — just pick the right spots to leverage the grandeur of nature for a magical composition. We recommend four natural scenic spots in Taipei. Take beautiful photos together with other IG users!

Milky Way Cave Waterfall
Located in Xindian District, New Taipei City, the Milky Way Cave Waterfall features naturally exquisite landscapes. The hike isn’t difficult, and you can reach the waterfall in just 20 minutes if you walk quickly. With a drop of about 40 meters and surrounded by the lush greenery of the mountain forests, it’s perfect for ethereal photos.

Xinshan Dream Lake
Located in Xizhi, Xinshan Dream Lake can be reached along a walking trail. The vast lake surface paired with trees resembles a flower fairy dancing in the forest, allowing you to capture dreamlike views from any angle.

Huiyao Creek
Huiyao Creek in Pingxi, located near Wanggu Railway Station, is a popular spot in summer where visitors come to play in the water and have barbecues by the murmuring stream and waterfalls. Surrounded by forested hills and grassy woods, the Huiyao Creek Waterfall offers a natural aesthetic — just find the right angle to snap a nature-inspired photo.

Teapot Mountain
For those looking to capture naturally styled forest beauty, hiking trails are a great option. Wuer Teapot Mountain in Ruifang not only allows you to shoot fairy-tale-like sceneries of mountains and sea of clouds, but also offers sweeping views of the cityscape — a giant’s perspective on the world’s beauty.