Want to forget your troubles? Come to these top five dreamlike scenic spots in Taiwan

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

As the season transitions into the romantic and beautiful autumn and winter, and before the bone-chilling cold sets in, why not step outside more often to enjoy the beauty of various flower fields. Below are five dreamlike spots across Taiwan selected for you, including golden ginkgo trees, ethereal angel flowers, and magical cacti. Each spot offers a feeling of being in heaven, helping you temporarily forget your worries.

1. Golden Forest – Nantou Ginkgo Trail
During the peak of autumn colors, before the maple leaves turn red, ginkgo trees gradually shift from green to golden. The areas around Dasha and Wuxiu Farm in Lugu, Nantou, are popular spots for watching sunrises and sea of clouds. When the ginkgo trees turn yellow, the scenery becomes incredibly romantic.
 
Address:
No. 800-1, Yangwan Lane, Lugu Township, Nantou County (Ginkgo Forest)
No. 800-11, Yangwan Lane, Heya Village, Lugu Township, Nantou County (Wuxiu Farm)

2. Flowers Blooming on New Land – 2017 Guandu Flower Sea Festival
The “Guandu Flower Sea Festival 2017: Flowers Blooming on New Land” kicked off at the end of August with zinnias, sparking heated discussions and a wave of check-ins. The star of the second phase, the angel flower, is now in full bloom. The park features a mix of light pink, white, and purple varieties, making it a great spot for photos on the ground or platforms.
 
Location: No. 329, Section 6, Chengde Road, Beitou District, Taipei City
Angel Flower – 2017/10/01~12/15
Yellow Borage – 2017/10/27~12/15
Sunflower – 2017/11/12~12/15

3. Taiwan’s Version of Neuschwanstein Castle – Ruisui Spring International Tourist Hotel
Located in Hualien, the Ruisui Spring International Tourist Hotel is situated along a street lined with golden Taiwanese flame trees. Paired with its European-style castle architecture, the scenery looks like a European landscape painting. The interplay of gold and red leaves creates a strong sense of autumn. Coupled with the fairytale-like castle building, the dreamy scenery attracts many tourists and photography enthusiasts, becoming a new hotspot for check-ins.
 
Address: No. 368, Section 2, Wenquan Road, Ruisui Township, Hualien County

4. Exotic Wonderland – Beibu Liutang Bald Cypress
The “Liutang” in Beibu has six large ponds, with the water reflecting a row of 16 bald cypress trees, creating a unique “mirror-like bald cypress” landscape. When autumn and winter arrive, the row of bald cypress trees gradually turn from green to yellow and red. Paired with the water reflections, it gives the illusion of stepping into Northern Europe.
 
Address: No. 62, Lane 5, Shangdahu Village, Beibu Township, Hsinchu County