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Wufengqi Mountain is located on the western side of Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County, at the junction of the Snow Mountain Range and the Lanyang Plain. From afar, the five prominent peaks rising from the flat land are strikingly eye-catching, resembling the five flags on the back of a theatrical warrior, making it a famous scenic area in Jiaoxi Township. The steep Wuqiqi Peak, though only 500 meters above sea level, features rugged terrain and sheer cliffs. This dramatic landscape makes it an ideal destination for cooling off. The scenic area offers several leisure activities, creating a relaxing and enjoyable experience for visitors.
The third tier of Wufengqi Waterfall. (Image source / Jiaoxi Tourism Website)
The mountaintop is perpetually shrouded in clouds and mist, with mountain spring water continuously cascading down, forming a three-tiered waterfall. Stretching 100 meters in total from top to bottom, it is divided into three levels. Hiking trails allow visitors to climb among the peaks, with the trail ending at the top tier of the three-tiered waterfall. The water flow at the top tier is relatively gentle, surrounded by dense woods, where many visitors take off their shoes, roll up their pants, and play in the water to enjoy the refreshingly cool temperature.
Water droplets splashing off the rocks create refreshing mists, bringing much-needed cool relief in the hot summer. (Image provided / Moleskine Editorial Department)
Wufengqi Waterfall (Image source / Taiwan Tourism Bureau)
The second tier, “Waterfall Viewing Pavilion,” allows visitors to admire and feel the majestic power of the waterfall while also breathing in the forest’s phytoncides. Watching the endless stream of water plunge through the rocky cliffs into the stream below is truly poetic. At the viewing platform of the lower tier waterfall, the breathtaking source of the waterfall comes into view—higher and longer than the second tier. Beside it lies a naturally formed small pool, with crystal-clear water flowing gently, offering an incredibly cool and refreshing experience.
Wufeng Pavilion – Second Tier Waterfall. (Image source / Taiwan Tourism Bureau)
Visiting Wufengqi Waterfall, you’ll find a refreshing, lush green staircase of stone steps accompanied by the soothing sound of flowing water. The leisurely atmosphere also offers health benefits, as it’s said that the negative ion concentration near the waterfall is about 20,000 per unit, which contributes to improved health. The source environment of Wufengqi Waterfall is quite serene. By walking uphill along the small path next to the Earth God Temple at the entrance for about an hour, you’ll come across several small ponds with incredibly sweet-tasting water. Many hikers often collect this water to brew tea after descending the mountain, hence the area is also known as “Wufeng Secluded Valley.”
【Info】
Wufengqi Waterfall
Address: Wufeng Road, Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County
Transportation:
【By Car】
Take National Freeway 5 – exit at Toucheng Interchange – drive along Section 7 to Section 5 of Jiaoxi Road – head toward Deyang Road – then take Wufeng Road.
【Public Transport】
Take the Taiwan Railways North-Link Line to Jiaoxi Railway Station, then walk approximately 3 kilometers toward Wufeng Road to reach Wufengqi Waterfall.