Secretly explore the mountain tribe's hidden paradise—breathtakingly romantic fields of miscanthus grass!

By MOOK Scenic Spots / Compiled and Reported
 
Surrounded by mountains, Datong Township in Yilan is home to two major national forest recreation areas—Taipingshan and Mingchi—both boasting lush vegetation. Travelers can stroll along the Cui Feng Lake Loop Trail in Taipingshan to admire the lake and mountain scenery, or follow the Jianqing Nostalgia Trail to unwind and embrace nature. Bring your family for a weekend getaway to Datong!

?ipi Pond is located near the Central Ridge Ancient Trail between the ?ipi and Haben tribes, on the southern side of the main ridge line of the Snow Mountain Range, at an elevation of about 835 meters. This mid-elevation area features diverse ecosystems, and the ?ipi Pond wetland is a nature reserve—one of the few in Taiwan that combines both forest and lake wetland ecological characteristics.
 
Address: Linjia Lane, ?ipi Village, Datong Township, Yilan County

The 1.8-kilometer nature trail within the Jiuliaoxi Ecological Park winds through pristine forests, offering views of rich natural ecosystems, including lush woodlands and waterfall landscapes. The round-trip hike takes about 90 minutes and is not too strenuous, making it a great spot for a holiday nature walk.
 
Address: Linjia Lane, ?ipi Village, Datong Township, Yilan County

Every autumn and winter, the sweet flag grass around the Lanyang River near the Tayal Bridge blooms successively, with its white flower spikes swaying in the wind like falling snow, creating a silvery-white wonderland—both spectacular and beautiful. For the best photos, visit in the early morning or evening, just after sunrise or before sunset, when the grass glows golden and the lighting and colors are softer and more enchanting.

Taipingshan, located at mid-to-high elevation, has long been one of the best spots for sunrise. Surrounded by mountains, its dense forests and lush greenery frame the rising sun, which illuminates layers of sea of clouds like a fairyland. The simultaneous sight of sunrise and sea of clouds presents a dazzling and magnificent scene.
 
Address: No. 58-1, Taiping Lane, Datong Township, Yilan County
Phone: 03-9809806
Hours: Weekdays 06:00–20:00, Weekends 04:00–20:00