Five Healing Lakescapes Near Taipei: A Painterly Paradise

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Due to the region’s terrain, it’s quite difficult to gaze upon endless seas or feel the ocean breeze in the Greater Taipei area. Even so, northern Taiwan boasts incredibly enchanting lake scenery, complemented by mountain vistas that are just as uplifting as the open sea. This feature by HowToTrip highlights the top five lake attractions in the Greater Taipei area, where serene atmospheres can be enjoyed right near the city.

1. Bi Lake
Located in the Neihu district of central Taipei, Bi Lake Park features a 7-hectare clear lake called “Dapi Lake.” Its convenient location and rare urban beauty make it a popular spot for photoshoots and check-ins.

2. Da Lake
Also located in Neihu, Da Lake Park is known as “the most beautiful park in Taipei.” The park’s “Jin…

3. Dream Lake
Situated in Xinzhi, New Taipei’s Xizhi District, Xinzhi Dream Lake mainly consists of the Xinzhi Trail and Dream Lake. At an elevation of 325 meters, Dream Lake is also called the “Angel’s Secret Realm,” and earned its name for its dreamlike, fairy-tale quality.

4. Thousand Island Lake
Located in Shiding, New Taipei, Thousand Island Lake has been dubbed an “essential hidden gem in Taipei” by netizens. With its winding mountain ranges, misty landscapes, and crystal-clear blue-green waters, it presents a breathtaking and lush scene.

5. Fantasy Lake
Nestled in Yangmingshan, Fantasy Lake offers a fairytale-like dreamscape. This high-altitude lake, sitting at 880 meters above sea level and tucked among the mountains, not only delivers stunning reflections of the surrounding peaks but also boasts rich biodiversity.