Absolutely stunning! A professional-grade maple viewing secret spot "Maple Valley" — with maple leaves drifting down the stream, it's incredibly romantic

▲ A stunning hidden gem for maple leaf viewing. (Photo /"A Stroll Through the Clouds on Alishan". Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

The most beautiful highlight of autumn is the crimson foliage. Taiwan’s mountain peaks have gradually turned fiery red since early November. Scenic spots like Fushoushan Farm, a renowned destination for maple leaf viewing, already look like a painting. Besides famous spots such as Fushoushan and Alishan, there are also many hidden gems known only to locals. For example, the fan page "A Stroll Through the Clouds on Alishan" shared the breathtaking beauty of Maple Valley along the Central Cross-Island Highway.

▲ A romantic scene straight out of a painting.

Fushoushan Farm and Wuling Farm are popular maple leaf viewing spots well-known to most visitors, while Maple Valley near Dayuling at the 107.5K mark on the Central Cross-Island Highway is a secret spot known only to photography enthusiasts. Along the babbling brook and winding trails, maple leaves in shades of yellow, red, and green weave together the most gorgeous autumn scenery. Maple leaves drift down onto the stream with the wind, making you feel as if you’re walking through a painting.

▲ Due to the rugged and slippery terrain, be sure to check the weather and watch your step if you plan to visit this sacred site.

However, "A Stroll Through the Clouds on Alishan" also reminds visitors that due to the recent poor weather and the rugged, slippery local terrain, it’s easy to get into danger without proper preparation. If you want to visit this hidden maple leaf paradise, it’s best to stick to the upper stream valley and always stay alert to the weather and watch your footing.

Location: Maple Valley at the 107.5K mark on the Central Cross-Island Highway