Top 10 Must-Visit Attractions Near the New High-Speed Rail Stations

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 
The three new high-speed rail stations in Miaoli, Changhua, and Yunlin were officially launched in December. To help everyone adjust to the new stations in advance, the high-speed rail operator not only held guided tour events early but also offered a "buy one, get one free" promotion, sparking a tourism boom. A recent online popularity survey site also announced the top 10 must-visit attractions near the three new high-speed rail stations, giving first-time travelers to Miaoli, Changhua, and Yunlin some direction—start planning your trip now.

● Chien-Hu Shan (Sword Lake Mountain)
Chien-Hu Shan World is the most well-known amusement park in central and southern Taiwan and was also a popular choice for many graduation trips in the past.

● Bagua Mountain
Bagua Mountain is part of the Shan Shan National Scenic Area and boasts rich and diverse natural resources. Here, you can see many species of birds and butterflies, and from the mountaintop, you can overlook the entire Changhua Plain as well as the scenery between the Taichung Basin and Dajiaoshan.

● Yunlin Gukeng Coffee
If you want to taste uniquely flavored Taiwanese coffee, you must visit Gukeng, known as the “hometown of coffee.” In addition to enjoying aromatic coffee, the area also offers many nature trails, making it perfect for an outdoor excursion.
● Lukang Yi Lou (Yi Lou Mansion)
Yi Lou is a small attic in the Qingchang Ancient House. A star fruit tree planted by the wall hints at a poignant love story. The round shape of the old window itself symbolizes completeness, while its pattern is a mix of gourds and ancient coins: the gourd sounds like “fortune” (福), symbolizing a wish for happiness, and the coin represents a wish for wealth (生财). The alternating patterns of gourd and coin create an exquisite classical beauty.

● Tianwei Highway Garden
Tianwei Highway Garden refers to the stretch of highway along Provincial Highway No. 1 that spans Tianwei and Yongjing townships, featuring a wide variety of flowers. The “Chrysanthemum City That Never Sleeps” is the biggest highlight of this garden. Due to the chrysanthemums’ “short daylight” growth characteristic, farmers use nighttime lighting to control their blooming period. When night falls, the hundreds of lights on both sides of the road create a spectacular all-night glow, turning the garden into a city that never sleeps. The viewing season runs from December to February each year.