Breathtakingly clear lakeside hideaway where you can easily snap fairy-tale photos

By MOOK Travel Editorial Team

With the advancement of internet technology and the popularity of social media, hidden scenic spots around the world are gradually being discovered. Taiwan, blessed with abundant natural beauty, has also seen many of its secret places and attractions unveiled by netizens. Located in Ren'ai Township, Nantou, the Wujie Dam is a river barrage primarily built to intercept water from the main course of the Zhuoshui River and the Wan-da River, channeling it via aqueducts to Sun Moon Lake for storage. It is a highly important reservoir. While the beauty of Sun Moon Lake is internationally renowned, the nearby Wujie Dam often goes unnoticed. The area features lakeside scenery that looks straight out of a fairy tale, and the surrounding Wujie Village is an even more secluded mountain-surrounded hidden gem. Travelers heading to Sun Moon Lake are recommended to make a side trip to Wujie to explore this stunning secret paradise.