Summer is the perfect time for camping! Recommended super-popular parent-child campsites across Taiwan

Tripbaa Funbaa! Asia’s Free Travel Experts

Camping is all the rage across Taiwan. The advantage of wild camping areas is that you’re not limited by location—just a tent and a passion can give you the wonderful experience of lying under the starry sky.

Did you know that from south to north, from the sea to the mountains, Taiwan has perfect camping spots? Experience them all and you could almost circle the island. Want to try the TOP 6 camping areas + locations for an island loop? Check out this ultra-organized article.

Seclusion level:★★

Camping by the beach in Fulong may be a dream experience for many urbanites. In fact, on the comfortable beaches of Fulong in New Taipei City, you can start a romantic camping date. Combine your Fulong camping trip with a bike ride starting from the Longmen Suspension Bridge, riding along Fulong’s famous cycling path to enjoy the coastline of northern Taiwan. During the autumn silvergrass season, you can also enjoy the lush scenery surrounded by swaying silvergrass by the river.

At night in Fulong, enjoy a barbecue dinner with close friends, sip beer, and have pleasant chats. Look up and see the vast starry sky shining endlessly. The next morning, change perspective by canoeing upstream to the upper reaches of the Shuangxi River in Fulong to go birdwatching and tree-gazing, enjoying the cool autumn journey along the northern coast!

Recommended reading:

“Island-loop Camping Area + Location” Fulong Camping. (Image source: Tripbaa Funbaa! Expert-guided Tours)

Seclusion level:★★★★

Camp under the stars in the light-pollution-free environment of Dong’ao. Paddle a canoe on Dong’ao’s azure sea—this is a dream for many. On a night when camping by the Dong’ao sea, enjoy a moonlit barbecue dinner, breakfast by the seaside the next morning, and a dawn canoe ride, fully immersing yourself in the pure feeling of wild coastal camping with no water, no electricity, no light pollution, and surrounded by nature!

Nights in Dong’ao are peaceful. When daytime visitors leave, tranquility remains, leaving only the flawless nights of Dong’ao for you.

Seclusion level:★★★★★

Can you imagine, on Taiwan’s most beautiful coastline, at the break of dawn at Qingshui Cliff, as the sky glows faintly, paddling a canoe into the Pacific at Qingshui Cliff to watch the sun slowly rising from the horizon, with red hues as daylight emerges from the east, and enjoying the unique experience of merging with nature?

Camping at Qingshui Cliff is a dream for many. Enjoy nature in its raw form, take in the starry sky and moonlight in Qingshui Cliff’s light-pollution-free environment. Nights here are truly cut off from the world—the only things accompanying you are the sound of ocean tides and the starry sky.

Seclusion level:★★

If you prefer a relaxed camping experience and don’t want to be too far from people, then Nashangegu is a great choice. Camping at Nashangegu doesn’t require a lot of advance preparation or constant worry. Just bring your camping spirit to Nashangegu, where the well-prepared campsite facilities will ensure you and your family have a wonderful parent-child adventure. For young families, Nashangegu is perfect for fun times with your kids, running and playing on the grass!

Seclusion level:★

On a good weather weekend in Sanyuan, Miaoli, come to a camping spot suitable for both parent-child families and young people. Bring your little ones to run and play together on the organic orange grove grass in Sanyuan, Miaoli. For a simple outing, you can join the beginner-friendly no-equipment plan in Sanyuan, Miaoli.

It’s also close to Sanyuan Old Street. In addition to letting kids explore the organic orange grove, you can also get a close-up look at how the famous pear farmers of Sanyuan, Miaoli, nurture the precious Sanyuan pears. Sanyuan, Miaoli, is a piece of land that combines organics and friendliness.

Seclusion level:★★★

Wuling Farm offers an easy way to enter the mountains—just grab your gear, step into the forests and fields, work with companions to light a campfire, set up a tent, and embark on a Wuling Farm camping adventure. Along Wuling Farm’s winding mountain roads, breathe in the phytoncides, or relax by the waterfall and enjoy the natural stress relief of negative ions.

At night in Wuling Farm, enjoy a BBQ dinner with close friends, sip beer, and have pleasant chats about all sorts of things. Look up and see the vast starry sky shining endlessly. Autumn in Wuling Farm is adorned with red maple leaves all over the mountains. Embark on an exciting Wuling Farm maple leaf appreciation and camping trip.

Recommended reading:

After checking out so many campsite recommendations, there are options perfect for family camping as well as various campsites for nature lovers—from the seaside to the mountains, scattered across every corner of Taiwan. Just grab your camping gear, or you might not even need any—just bring your passion for travel and camping, and the starry skies and mountain forests will embrace you!

[Authorized reprint from Tripbaa] Original article from [Top 6 Camping Secrets in Taiwan – A Stress-Free Starter’s Guide]