Guanyin Mountain unveils a "treehouse viewpoint" offering panoramic views of the northern coastline's mountains and sea

▲ The Guanyin Mountain Visitor Center viewpoint, designed with the concept of a treehouse, offers distant views of northern Taiwan’s mountains and seas, along with sightings of various birds and wildlife!(Photo courtesy of the North Coast and Guanyin Mountain Administration)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Did you ever dream of having a treehouse hidden high up in the woods as your secret base when you were a child? The North Coast and Guanyin Mountain National Scenic Area Administration has recently taken advantage of the terrain to build a "treehouse viewpoint," fulfilling the childhood dreams of many while also providing sweeping views of the winding coastline and mountainous landscapes of the northern coast.

The newly built treehouse viewpoint by the North Coast Administration is located on Niugang Ling Mountain to the right of the Guanyin Mountain Visitor Center. The name comes from the mountain’s shape, which resembles a crouching ox. Visitors can access the viewpoint by entering from the trailhead behind the stone sculpture park at the visitor center, following a boardwalk that winds up the terrain to a rest platform. From there, looking east, you can admire the volcanic landscape of Guanyin Mountain, the confluence of the Tamsui and Keelung Rivers, and the Greater Taipei Basin. Looking north, you can take in vistas of the northern coastline, the mouth of the Tamsui River, and the scenic shores of Bali and the West Coast. Between April and May each year, you may also spot raptors such as the Chinese sparrowhawk, crested goshawk, and gray-faced buzzard soaring through the skies, making it a new hotspot for birdwatchers.

▲ The treehouse viewpoint offers distant views of the northern coastline and the mouth of the Tamsui River. (Photo courtesy of the North Coast and Guanyin Mountain Administration)

The North Coast Administration has currently developed seven main hiking trails in the area, each showcasing unique local landscapes and ecological features. The trails vary in ruggedness and gradient, but all are lined with lush forests and alive with birdsong and insect chirps, offering distinct recreational experiences. Take advantage of the Spring Festival holiday to go for a refreshing hike, and after working out those muscles in the mountains, you can unwind at Taiwan’s only hot spring resort officially recognized by Japan—located in Bali—for a soothing soak.