Mountain Cooling Fun: Taiwan’s Top Six Scenic Waterfalls
By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Taiwan boasts uniquely beautiful mountain landscapes. To enjoy a refreshing soak in nature’s negative ions, you can drive just one to two hours from the city to reach many natural scenic areas. Add in the majestic sight of waterfalls, and you’ve got the perfect summer escape. The editorial team has compiled a list of Taiwan’s top six scenic waterfalls—leave the air-conditioned room behind and immerse yourself in the most natural coolness.
1. New Taipei City – Shifen Waterfall
Shifen Waterfall is often featured by international travel channels as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. (Image source / New Taipei City Tourism)
Due to the opposing direction of the rock formations and the water flow, the waterfall cascades in irregular patterns. (Image source / New Taipei City Tourism)
While Pingxi’s Sky Lantern Festival is well-known, not far away lies a picturesque scenic area: Shifen Waterfall Park. Standing 20 meters tall and stretching 40 meters wide, Shifen Waterfall is not only the widest waterfall in Taiwan but is also recognized by various international travel channels as one of the most stunning waterfalls in the world.
2. New Taipei City – Xinxian Waterfall
The view of Xinxian Waterfall in the early morning, with sunlight gently shining on the mist, is incredibly beautiful. (Image source / Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications)
A dreamlike and breathtaking waterfall landscape. (Image source / Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications)
Located within the Neidong Forest Recreation Area in Wulai, New Taipei City, this area boasts exceptionally well-preserved ecology and represents the low-altitude stream canyon ecosystem of northern Taiwan. Among its highlights is the three-tiered Xinxian Waterfall, which features abundant water flow and a powerful rush—offering visitors a chance to experience the grandeur of untamed nature.
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