Like Being in Europe: 5 Must-Visit Romantic Castles for Qixi

By MOOK Scenic Spots / Wu Pin-xuan, compiled and reported

Imagining yourself as a princess is probably every girl’s pink dream from childhood. Whether it’s a European-style ruined castle or a fairytale spired fortress, as soon as a castle scene appears, it’s almost effortless to snap romantic photos. Here, we’ve curated five of the most romantic castles across Taiwan, so you can play prince or princess for a day without spending a fortune to go to Europe — come for a romantic date!

Moor Garden

This landscape restaurant exudes a rich exotic vibe. Its architectural design draws inspiration from Spanish Moorish style, breaking conventional impressions and norms. With rich curves as the main concept, it weaves together standard round spires, arched corridors, and a variety of color schemes, creating a whimsical castle that makes you feel like you’ve wandered back to medieval Europe.

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Moor Garden
Location: No. 123, Yinshan Rd., Balu District, Douliu City, Yunlin County
Phone: (05)5327168
Hours: 11:30–14:00, 17:30–20:00 (Closed on Wednesdays)
 

Full Moon Chapel

Nestled halfway up a mountainside, the Full Moon Chapel boasts a grand garden and a church building in Baroque style, radiating an aristocratic elegance. With four floors in total, it combines architectural features of Baroque, Gothic, Ancient Roman, and Rococo styles, making you feel as though you've traveled back to the Middle Ages.

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Full Moon Chapel
Address: No. 900, Fenggu Rd., Wufeng District, Taichung City
 

Buddha World

This spired castle is located within Buddha World. Originally part of a fairy tale theme park, it was later abandoned and left unused, becoming Taiwan’s most unique private Zen meditation site. The azure spired castle resembles the residence of a Disney princess. Though weathered and marked by years of neglect, its charm remains undiminished.

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Buddha World
Address: No. 23, Dazhukeng, Dongshan Village, Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County
Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 08:00–17:00
 

Ouliyeho Castle

Filled with luxurious court style and opulent European architecture, this place takes your breath away from the moment you enter. If you could stay here overnight, you’d truly feel as if you’ve stepped into an 18th-century European palace. This beautiful castle was dreamed up by the homestay owner, who spent five years and NT$250 million creating this dreamy manor.