Photographer’s paradise: IG-famous Tofu Rock

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Mei Zi recently saw a post by a friend on the grid featuring the *private Tofu Rock spot*—the view was so stunning and majestic. So, we took advantage of our Saturday off to head up to Hsinchu.
I’m going to see this beautiful sight for myself too. We started early on Saturday, let’s goooo!! We’re here, we’re here!! Wow—it really looks just like in Mei Zi’s photos. Come on, let’s go explore.

Mei Zi recently saw a post by a friend on the grid featuring the *private Tofu Rock spot*—the view was so stunning and majestic. So, we took advantage of our Saturday off to head up to Hsinchu. I’m going to see this beautiful sight for myself too. We started early on Saturday, let’s goooo!! We’re here, we’re here!! Wow—it really looks just like in Mei Zi’s photos. Come on, let’s go explore.

When we arrived and heard the sound of babbling water, seeing this expanse of Tofu Rock made Mei Zi’s mood instantly joyful. At that moment, my husband, seeing the scene, was already carrying his camera, hopping from one rock to another to take photos. Of course, you have to be very careful when jumping between these “tofu” rocks. Don’t jump too fast or you might accidentally fall.

Speaking of which, there was a little backstory to how Mei Zi could finally sit down and relax here. My husband gets so absorbed in taking photos that I never dared to jump alone. I was on one side, he was on the other—no matter how much I called out to him, it seemed he couldn’t hear me. Then, a dad noticed me hesitating about whether to jump, and he told me, “You can jump on the first row on the right—that’s the beginner section.” Hearing that made Mei Zi burst out laughing. This dad really understood me. And sure enough, after he said that, I had already jumped to the middle, and then I could finally relax and sit here. How fun is that?

On Saturday afternoon, there weren’t many people, but there were couples, families, and also adventurous folks like us who love taking photos and having fun. Everyone was bustling about. What a lively scene.

Just as we were about to head home, we found out that to get to the front of Tofu Rock, you need to drive a bit. But not long after we drove, we stumbled upon a hidden gem. It’s another Tofu Rock spot too. Look at those neatly arranged rocks. Let Mei Zi show you more.

Just hearing the sound of the flowing water is refreshing, but you should avoid jumping on these Tofu Rocks. Most people just stand at the edges to take photos. The waves are pretty rough here. Friendly reminder: Please do not jump on these Tofu Rocks—we only took photos from the sides to stay safe.

These two private Tofu Rock spots are along the same route. If you follow the navigation, you’ll reach the larger, easily jumpable Tofu Rock that Mei Zi introduced first. Then you’ll come to this uniquely scenic one.

Thanks to my husband’s thoughtfulness for providing this helpful guide.
Navigation setting: Located in Tofu Rock, Touqian River, Zhubei City, Hsinchu County
It’s not hard to find~~ That’s our fun-sharing for today. We’re giving you two amazing, lesser-known photo spots.

Author Introduction: Mei Zi’s Travel & Food Journal
Mei Zi, who loves food, fun, and traveling non-stop. With my husband by my side, I’ve been able to visit the places and try the foods I’ve dreamed of. Writing on the blog is my way of preserving beautiful memories to look back on when I’m older.