The desolate beauty of Tainan’s wooden-frame grassland!

▲Tainan also boasts scenery that rivals Yangmingshan’s Qingtian Gang. (Photo/IG@alan7022814Provided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

By Reporter Zhang Shuyun / Comprehensive Report

Xinhua Mufang Mountain, known as the “Yangmingshan Qingtian Gang of the south,” is an undeveloped, desolate hidden gem overgrown with silvergrass. Its remote location makes it hard to find, but those who enjoy this kind of abandoned-style spot can come here to shoot and capture a unique, desolate beauty of autumn and winter.

▲The grassland of Xinhua Mufang Mountain resembles a poster. (Photo/IG@__ke.c____Provided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

▲A vast hidden gem in Tainan. (Photo/IG@claiful_meProvided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

The road here isn’t easy to find. The narrow path requires a scooter or bicycle to reach, and you might even come across abandoned tanks along the way. This area is normally a military firing range called Hushan Firing Range. Before entering the grassland, there’s a sign indicating training hours—just avoid weekdays and always pay attention to the notices, or the consequences could be dire.

When walking into the grassland, it’s best to wear long pants as the silvergrass can be quite prickly. Bringing a stick to part the grass is also advisable. With few people around and no stalls or shops in sight, all you’ll find are endless fields of silvergrass and wild weeds. The secluded scenery unfolds before your eyes, and this southern Taiwanese “hidden gem” offers a unique experience. Being immersed in it brings a special feeling and a shift in mindset.

▲Standing in the Mufang Mountain grassland, you can capture stunning, atmospheric photos. (Photo/IG@m_cxcoProvided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

▲Admire the seasonal silvergrass unique to autumn and winter. (Photo/IG@hong.yu_7Provided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

Photographing here in summer might reveal a lush green landscape resembling a desktop wallpaper of a vast meadow, while in winter, everything turns dry and brownish—creating a desolate atmosphere reminiscent of a tragic love story in a music video. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say it looks like a movie poster. The two seasons offer completely different sceneries, making it a popular spot for photography enthusiasts to test their skills. Everyone is encouraged to enjoy the view without damaging or littering this untouched natural landscape.

▲It’s recommended to wear long pants and use a stick to part the grass as you walk. (Photo/IG@alan7022814Provided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

▲The scenery changes tones throughout the year. (Photo/IG@plusyangProvided. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

Xinhua Mufang Grassland
Address: This place has no official address. You can go to the most visible building at the foot of the mountain, Dushouyuan (No. 80, Guanxin 1st Street, Guanmiao District, Tainan City, 718), which sits on Guanxin 1st Street. Just follow Guanxin 1st Street all the way up until you reach the end where the road stops, then walk from there.