Must-visit spots for couple photos: Taiwan’s Top 10 Dreamlike Churches

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Churches are sacred and solemn places, as well as venues where couples hold weddings. Many couples visit churches to take beautiful photos as keepsakes. Taiwan has many unique churches, featuring styles ranging from Baroque architecture to glass crystal designs. Visitors may want to keep these in mind.

1. Taichung – Fulfillment Church
Taichung’s Fulfillment Church gained popularity through a TV drama and has become a hot spot for netizens to take photos and check in. The entire complex is designed as a multifunctional area integrating religious, artistic, tourism, and leisure functions, with beautiful scenery and wide views. The church grounds feature European-style gardens, stone sculptures, and artfully designed fountains.
 
Address: No. 900, Fenggu Road, Wufeng District, Taichung City

2. Taichung – Panding Church

Taichung Panding Church is a boat-shaped church and is also a remarkably well-preserved structure. The outer hull is painted sky blue on the rim and white in the middle, reflecting the blue-and-white palette of Mediterranean architecture that complements the sky, resembling a giant ship sailing the seas.
 
Address: No. 15, Lane 361, Youyuan South Road, Longjing District, Taichung City

3. Nantou – Paper Dome

The paper dome in Puli Eco Village, nestled in the valley of Tianfenzi, resembles a large lantern, romantically and beautifully reflected on the lake surface. Its serene and magical scene always captures the attention of visitors. The church is supported by 58 paper tubes, and both indoor and outdoor benches are made of paper. Warm yellow lighting inside creates a cozy and tranquil atmosphere.
 
Address: No. 52-12, Taomi Lane, Puli Township, Nantou County

4. Yunlin – Gukeng's Pink Castle “Water Ripple Forest eN Church”

“Gukeng’s Pink Castle ‘Water Ripple Forest eN Church’” originated from the estate owner’s love for his wife. It was specially built as a pink castle to fulfill his partner’s princess dream. In addition to the fairytale-like castle, the estate is covered with straight stands of metasequoia trees, and the Water Glass House-built Water Ripple Forest Church is also highly photogenic.
 
Address: No. 50, NS Branch Road, Gukeng Township, Yunlin County