By MOOK Scenic Spots, compiled and reported
Miaoli is one of Taiwan’s top travel counties, featuring both mountainous landscapes and coastal charm, as well as numerous national-level scenic spots hidden throughout the region. This weekend, take your family or partner on a light nature-embracing getaway！
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Shenxian Valley boasts naturally gifted beautiful scenery. (Photo／Miaoli County-)
Composed of the Luhu Stream, Luchang Stream, and Fengmei Stream, Shenxian Valley has been carved over the years by the flowing waters to form a unique canyon landscape. It also features a spectacular suspension bridge and beautiful waterfalls, and served as a filming location for the movie “Seediq Bale,” making it a great spot for travelers to enjoy the outdoors and breathe in the forest’s phytoncides.
Address: No. 27, Luchang, Donghe Village, Nanzhuang Township, Miaoli County
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The lake and mountain scenery of Mingde Reservoir. (Photo／chien_61)
Covering a surface area of 200 hectares, Mingde Reservoir has crystal-clear waters and features three islands—Rixin, Yuanyang, and Haitang—that are truly captivating. With its rich ecological resources and picturesque mountain-water views, the reservoir is perfect for a lakeside tour.
Address: No. 90-1, Mingde Road, Touwu Township, Miaoli County
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Hao Wangjiao is the best spot to watch the sky, sea, and wind turbines. (Photo/bb211019)
Hao Wangjiao Scenic Area offers a vast observation deck and huge towering white wind turbines. It's ideal for leisurely strolls, seaside walks, and watching sunsets. A pathway under the viewing platform leads to the flat road by the sea, and train enthusiasts can also come here to photograph trains.
Address: Wanwa Village, Houlong Town, Miaoli County
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Yunshui Resort Forest has been voted by netizens as one of the top ten secret spots for deciduous trees. (Photo／molly888666)
Voted by netizens as one of the top ten secret spots for deciduous trees, Yunshui Resort Forest sees its vast forest of deciduous trees turn red when winter comes, resembling a mini version of Xiaoyunshan. Covering nearly 5 hectares, the site was formerly known as Dongjiang Hot Spring Leisure Garden. After being renovated and redesigned, it has become a resort suitable for family fun.
Address: No. 7-6, 42fen, 9lin, Penglai Village, Nanzhuang Township, Miaoli County
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Climb up Huoyanshan Mountain, where the expansive views are simply breathtaking. (Photo／molly888666)
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