Snap up these six photogenic spots in Taoyuan you must visit

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

In recent years, Taoyuan has become one of Taiwan’s popular tourist destinations, constantly introducing new events such as flower seas, landscape art, and installation art festivals, attracting visitors from all over the country. Here are six highly photogenic spots in Taoyuan—each offering a unique scene. It's recommended that travelers consider a trip to Taoyuan.

1. Xinyi Weather Station
Xinyi Weather Station is a popular IG check-in spot. It was once the exhibition venue for the Taoyuan City Agricultural Expo. Although the exhibition has ended, the landscape installations have not been removed. The area features many great photo spots, among which the most distinctive is the upward-blooming “Solar Energy Tree of Life.” Other highlights include the photovoltaic corridor made of solar panels, as well as structures like a whale, shipping containers, and bamboo weavings—all popular backdrops for photos.
 
2. Baishajia Lighthouse
Baishajia Lighthouse is located on the Guanyin coastline. Standing about 37 meters tall, it is the second tallest in Taiwan after Kenting’s Eluanbi Lighthouse. It is the only lighthouse in Taiwan built with red bricks and stones, unlike others made of concrete. The circular pathway beside the lighthouse offers views of a blue-and-white bell tower, creating a romantic Mediterranean vibe.

3. Taoyuan Land Art
Although the Taoyuan Land Art Festival has ended, the artworks remain. Strolling through the green tunnel of the Baiqianceng trees in Guanyin, visitors can discover many highly photogenic art installations.

4. Daping Red Bridge
Daping Red Bridge, once voted one of Taiwan’s top 100 historic buildings, was built in 1923 in Sanjing Village, Longtan District. It earned its name because the entire bridge is constructed of red bricks. It has been designated as a Taoyuan City Historic Site. The area around Daping Red Bridge has now been developed into a waterside park, making it a great leisure destination.

5. Caota Sand Dunes
The Caota Sand Dunes are located along the Guanyin coast in Taoyuan, stretching over 8 kilometers. This hidden gem is not widely known. The golden sands form wavy patterns under the wind, creating a surreal, movie-like landscape. From the elevated points along the paths, visitors can gaze at the vast seascape—more spectacular than even Kenting’s Fengchui Sand or Jiupeng Desert—with rows of more than ten giant wind turbines slowly turning in the breeze, forming a stunningly beautiful scene.