Top Moon-Gazing Spots in Taipei for the Mid-Autumn Festival Revealed

By the MOOK Scenic Spots & Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 

The crisp autumn breeze brings a refreshing coolness as the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches. Families and friends gather together to admire the moon and enjoy pomelos, filling the air with warm and joyful vibes. To help everyone make the most of moon-gazing this holiday, we’ve compiled some of the best moon-gazing spots in Taipei. Whether you want to climb a trail for a panoramic view or immerse yourself in a forest park to bask in the bright moonlight, these are all great choices for celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.

First up, we recommend theXiangshan Trailin Xinyi District. This popular trail near Taipei 101 offers views of the bustling Xinyi District and the Taipei Basin. Along the way, there are four high points—the Photographer’s Platform, Six Huge Rocks, Camera Platform, and Chaoran Pavilion—that all provide stunning viewpoints and are truly uplifting. Nearby, theHushan Trailalso boasts breathtaking night views. Starting from beside the Songshan Ci-hui Temple and walking up the steps accompanied by the sound of a babbling brook, you’ll reach three recommended spots: the Four Beasts Square, Fuxing Garden, and 120 Highland.

Additionally, in Shilin District, theCuishan Trailfeatures a wide, light-pollution-free Target Square and scenic platform, making stargazing and moon-gazing here feel especially bright and captivating. Meanwhile, in Zhongshan District, theJiantan Mountain Trailis home to the famous Plane-Watching Platform at the summit, an iconic spot for watching planes take off and land with a boundless view—making it another top choice for Mid-Autumn moon-gazing.

The Zhangshu-Zhanghu Circular Trailis a conveniently located trail next to the Maokong Gondola Station. Its gentle slope is comfortable and family-friendly, accompanied by the harmonious croaking of frogs along the way. Enjoy the peaceful and serene atmosphere while moon-gazing from three spots: the Colorful Cloud Pavilion, Huaying Pavilion, and Lingfeng Pavilion. Also, the newly completedClimbing Trail - Telescope Pavilionis located on a small independent hill beside Mingde Temple on Laoquan Street, about a 30-minute walk from the Maokong Gondola Station. Passing through cherry blossom tree-lined paths on both sides of the trail, you can reach the top in just a few minutes to gaze at the expansive, beautiful moon scenery.