Dining in a Dreamy Pool – Five Must-Visit Attractions in Miaoli

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department

Miaoli boasts not only the coastal attraction of Cape Good Hope and the dreamlike garden scenery of its mountain city, but also the surrounding area of Liyutan Reservoir at the southern tip of Miaoli, which features many worthwhile sites to explore. The following showcases five breathtaking spots around Liyutan, where visitors can even plan a one- to two-day trip.

1. Yunjing Lake Landscape Restaurant & Homestay

In addition to offering stunning lake views, Yunjing Lake Landscape Restaurant & Homestay features a romantic outdoor landscape and is a lodging resort that combines aromatherapy, gourmet dining, and scenic beauty. It boasts an infinity pool with a pure white piano and dining seats in the water, providing an exceptional view where mountains, lakes, and the pool blend seamlessly into one, resembling a fairyland.

2. Sawtooth Weir
The Sawtooth Weir at Liyutan Reservoir is the only sawtooth-shaped spillway in Taiwan. Due to the limited width of the original reservoir terrain, it was designed with a larger discharge capacity spillway to manage floodwaters. Built in a narrow sawtooth shape, its straight-line distance offers the same discharge cross-section, thus overcoming the terrain limitations. Its unique structure has also attracted many photography enthusiasts.

3. Neishe River Iron Bridge
The Neishe River Iron Bridge on the Old Mountain Line has recently become a popular internet-famous photo spot. Its steel truss structure is similar to that of the Longteng Broken Bridge. After being severely twisted and deformed due to an earthquake disaster, the bridge deck became unusable for traffic, turning it into a historical relic.