Nationwide Maple Foliage Report – Best Spots to View Autumn Leaves in Taiwan

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 

As the weather gradually cools down, reports of maple leaves turning red have been coming in from all over Taiwan. In addition to the breathtaking crimson scenery, some areas also feature golden larches and ginkgo trees in shades of orange and red, joining the maples to welcome visitors. Below is a compiled guide to Taiwan’s autumn foliage hotspots—make sure to catch this limited-season beauty while you can.

◎ Peach Blossom Fairy Valley

Covering an area of over 200 hectares, Peach Blossom Fairy Valley is home to tens of thousands of golden maples, which have now gradually turned into dazzling golden hues. However, due to recent lack of rainfall in the park, the leaves may dry out faster, so be sure to plan your visit to catch the golden maples at their best. After the golden maples, the park’s larch trees will also begin to change colors to greet visitors.

◎ Fushoushan Farm

Popular maple-viewing spots at Fushoushan Farm, such as Songlu and Mandarin Duck Lake, have seen some palmate maples and purple-leaf maples gradually turning red since late October. By mid-November, it’s peak foliage season, with the farm currently ablaze in brilliant reds—an absolutely stunning sight.

◎ Shanlinxi

Since the start of winter, deciduous trees in Shanlinxi such as palmate maples, green maples, sweet gums, ginkgos, and metasequoias have successively begun to change color. The best time to view the foliage is from mid-November to mid-to-late December. Additionally, Shanlinxi’s vast expanses of metasequoia and larch trees stand tall in dazzling golden tones, offering a unique landscape.