Chase the Milky Way with IG friends: 5 hidden cosmic spots for stunning photos

Text by Peggy, HowToTrip (attractions writer), compiled and reported
 
Many stargazers love heading up mountains to gaze at star-filled skies and soak in the breathtaking view of the Milky Way stretching overhead. Taiwan’s mountainous regions, free from light pollution, often reveal vast starry skies every summer—make the most of good weather to enjoy nature’s celestial spectacle.

Sun Moon Lake Chao Wu Pier

Sun Moon Lake in Nantou is a beloved tourist destination for both domestic and international visitors. Among its four main piers, Chao Wu Pier is an ideal spot for admiring the lake and mountain views. Not only can you witness the dawn’s early light in the early morning, but the Milky Way sprawling across the night sky offers a truly romantic experience.

Pinglin Nanshan Temple

Located in Pinglin, New Taipei, Nanshan Temple is a hidden gem known mainly to locals for low-altitude sea of clouds viewing. Here, you can take in the panoramic views of tea plantations and trails surrounded by mist, and on clear days, you might even catch a stunning, multi-hued sky along with a breathtaking Milky Way.

Alishan

When it comes to natural ecological beauty, Alishan’s unique terrain nurtures magnificent flower seas, sea of clouds, and mountain trails that are a feast for the eyes. The dreamy expanse of the Milky Way can also be spotted along its roads.

Shanshang Renjia Forest Farm

Situated in Wufeng Township, Hsinchu, Shanshang Renjia Forest Farm attracts many travelers with its sea of pink cherry blossoms each spring. Thanks to its elevation, the farm offers a sea of clouds enveloping the mountains in the early morning, and due to minimal light pollution, you can marvel at the starry Milky Way at night—making it a place where you can enjoy three spectacular sights in one visit.