Stunning conceptual photos with the most beautiful backdrops! Selected 3 "Black Forest Hidden Gems" Across Taiwan

▲ Donghe Forest Park is known as the "Black Forest." (Photo / From the official website of Taitung County Government)

Reported and compiled by Reporter Tsai Wen-jun

Want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life? Getting out into nature is definitely your best choice. Forests not only shield you from the scorching sun, but also create distinct poetic atmospheres as the scattered trees catch light at different times of day. Below are three of the hottest black forest hidden gems recently, perfect for either a leisurely walk or capturing conceptual beauty shots.

▲ Zhuzihu Black Forest also features a double-heart landscape. (Photo / By Reporter Chao Yu-ting)

1. Taipei City — Zhuzihu Black Forest
▲ Zhuzihu Black Forest has long been a popular spot for bridal photo shoots, filled with tall, straight cedar trees. Sunlight filtering through the gaps in the trees creates richly layered shadows, and the photos taken here are incredibly elegant. Paired with the tranquility of the Black Forest, the Taipei City Government also set up a large heart-shaped art installation in the woods two years ago — a white heart enclosing a smaller red one. This romantic scene not only brings out everyone’s inner girlhood, but also adds a touch of sweetness to this hidden gem.

▲ Location: Zhuzihu Black Forest, Beitou District, Taipei City

▲ Jiutian Black Forest is a new photography spot in Taichung. (Photo / Provided by netizen Sdary Yang. Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

2. Taichung — Jiutian Black Forest
▲ Jiutian Black Forest is named after the nearby Jiutian Xuannü Temple. The trees in the forest are densely arranged, and the sunlight streaming through them provides the perfect background material. Different times of day can create varying moods — in the early morning, you might even enjoy a misty atmosphere, ideal for shooting ethereal beauty shots. You definitely shouldn’t miss this spot if you’re aiming for conceptual photos.

▲ Address: No. 99, Qingquan Road, Zhongyi Village, Daya District, Taichung City

▲ The Piragua Lake and the surrounding black forest in Donghe Forest Park create a poetic European-like scene that is utterly enchanting. (Photo / From the official website of Taitung County Government)

3. Taitung — Donghe Forest Park
▲ Donghe Forest Park is a must-visit attraction in Taitung. Covering nearly 300 hectares, the park boasts not only expansive lakes but also dense forests. Its vast casuarina windbreak forest, with its darker-toned trees, appears almost black when viewed from afar, hence earning the nickname “Black Forest.”

▲ The Piragua Lake within the forest park, combined with the surrounding woods, feels like stepping into Europe. The lake reflects the trees, creating a surreal scene of two inverted worlds — a picturesque, poetic charm that serves as the most stunning backdrop for conceptual photography.

Address: No. 300, Huatai Road, Taitung City, Taitung County