Top 10 Romantic Spots in Taiwan That Rival Foreign Destinations – Pingxi Sky Lanterns Rank First, Brown Highway Sixth

▲ Pingxi Sky Lanterns crowned the most romantic attraction. (Photo / Provided by New Taipei City Tourism Bureau)

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《DailyView Network Temperature Meter》 used online data analysis, based on the frequency and volume of netizen discussions, to select Taiwan's 10 most beautiful scenic spots that rival international destinations, enabling you to enjoy a romantic ambiance without going abroad. Topping the list is Pingxi Sky Lanterns, while the Brown Highway, where the currently trending Takeshi Kaneshiro Tree is located, ranks 6th.

NO.1 Pingxi Sky Lanterns
▲ Taiwan’s No. 1 most beautiful attraction spot: Pingxi Sky Lanterns have a long history. The annual Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival held during the Lantern Festival draws massive crowds. Simply write your wish on a lantern and release it. In the hit movie “You Are the Apple of My Eye” by director Giddens Ko, the iconic confession scene takes place at Pingxi while releasing a sky lantern—a romantic moment that scores off the charts.

▲ The romantic sky lantern scene from “You Are the Apple of My Eye”. (Photo / Screenshot from YouTube)

NO.2 Dajia Riverside Park
▲ Located in Taipei City, Dajia Riverside Park boasts convenient transportation and features an extensive bike path that allows visitors to leisurely ride along the Keelung River. Enjoying vast green spaces in the city, coupled with blue skies and white clouds, makes this a famous photo spot for many couples taking wedding photos.

▲ Dajia Riverside Park with its blend of blue skies and white clouds. (Photo / Travel Center)

NO.3 Rainbow Bridge
▲ Rainbow Bridge is a curved bridge that spans the Keelung River in Taipei, connecting Raohe Night Market with Xinxing Road in Neihu. Its S-shaped structure lights up at night, resembling a flying dragon. Many photography enthusiasts choose to shoot here during the high tide period of the Keelung River to capture the full reflection of the bridge.

▲ The more it gets dark, the more beautiful Rainbow Bridge becomes. (Photo / From Taipei Tourism Official Website)

NO.4 Crescent Bridge
▲ The popular nighttime attraction Crescent Bridge online features four uniquely themed viewing and resting platforms: Curve Art, Light Shadow, Water Dance, and Wind Rhythm. In the evenings, it’s a favorite spot for cycling and night photography.

▲ Crescent Bridge, a popular spot for night photography online.

NO.5 Twin Heart Stone Weir
▲ The Twin Heart Stone Weir is a must-visit spot for tourists heading to Qimei in Penghu. The two heart-shaped stone weirs form a perfect image of two intertwined hearts, resembling a couple embracing. It's a romantic destination for couples to take photos and symbolize everlasting love.

▲ The Twin Heart Stone Weir witnesses everlasting love. (Photo / Penghu National Scenic Area)

NO.6 Brown Highway
▲ Located in Taitung, the Brown Highway became a hot attraction after Takeshi Kaneshiro filmed a commercial there. Just the name of the heartthrob Takeshi Kaneshiro adds to the romance, along with the picturesque pastoral scenery of the eastern region, attracting hordes of tourists.

▲ Experience the romantic charm of Takeshi Kaneshiro. (Photo / By Reporter Hsu Wen-bin) 

NO.7 Sun Moon Lake Hanbi Trail
▲ Located in Nantou, the Hanbi Trail lets visitors take early morning strolls along the shores of Sun Moon Lake, watching the sunrise as sunlight reflects on the water. Walking through the tree-lined paths, you may also spot birds such as the fairy pitta, Taiwan yuhina, and Taiwan hwamei.

▲ Hanbi Trail. (Photo / Screenshot from Fun Taiwan Travel)

NO.8 Forest of Oblivion
▲ The Forest of Oblivion is located in Shanlinxi. After the 921 earthquake, blocked river flow formed a swamp, causing cedar trees to become waterlogged and die, yet this resulted in a unique and beautiful landscape. The calm water surface reflects the dead trees and sky, attracting many photography enthusiasts.

▲ The Forest of Oblivion turned into a dead tree marsh after the 921 earthquake. (Photo / Eastern TV News)

NO.9 Yangmingshan Night View
On Yangmingshan in Taipei, there are many scenic restaurants where office workers can enjoy dinner while taking in panoramic views of the city’s vibrant nightlife from above.

▲ Enjoying Taipei’s bustling lights from above. (Photo / From the Taipei City Government website)

NO.10 Mugumuguyu
Known as a heavenly paradise on earth, Mugumuguyu is located in Tongmen Village, Xiulin Township, Hualien. Its stunning scenery has long earned it the nickname “Little Tianxiang.” To protect the local natural resources, general visitors need to apply for special permission to enter the mountains, and daily visitor numbers are also regulated.

▲ The heavenly paradise known as Mugumuguyu. (Photo / Provided by Liu Shiming)

▲ Taiwanese romance ! Top 10 romantic spots that rival those abroad (Photo / Screenshot fromWeb Temperature website)