By Funtime Editorial Team | Jhan Ya-Zi
Every year in autumn and winter is the perfect time to admire bald cypress trees!Bald cypress trees mainly turn from green to red during autumn and winter, especially towards the end of the year, when the entire forest of bald cypress trees interwoven with sunlight creates a breathtaking view that is truly indescribable!
Bald cypress trees are mainly distributed in central and northern Taiwan as well as the eastern part. Today, we’re going to introduce must-visit spots and the best accommodations for all the major bald cypress forests across Taiwan!
Taipei’s Dahu Park has planted many bald cypress trees, and their numbers are no less than other places. What’s more, it has a large lake that other attractions don’t have. When the entire forest of bald cypress trees reflects on the lake, the beauty is simply beyond words!On a sunny weekend, take a walk in the park with your family, have a picnic, soak up the sun while admiring the bald cypress trees—it’s so delightful!If you’re chasing bald cypress trees this winter, you absolutely can’t miss Taipei’s Dahu Park!
The location of the bald cypress forest in Taoyuan is “No. 1, Lane 16, Fumi, Xiaoli Li, Bade District, Taoyuan City.” It’s easy to find by searching “Bade Xingyun International Company” on Google Maps. Although this land is private, the owner generously allows the public to come in for photos, but please take good care of this beautiful forest!
The location of the New Taipei bald cypress forest is “No. 62, Shangdahu Village, Beibu Township, Hsinchu County.” Why is it called the Mirror Bald Cypress? When a lake meets a forest of bald cypress trees, the sparks created are simply irresistible—you’ll want to dash straight into that dreamlike scene!Compared to the bald cypress forest in Taoyuan, there are fewer people here, so if you’re a traveler who doesn’t like crowds, you might want to check this place out!
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Located on Zhongxing Road in Yilan, Youjia Farm is free for all bald cypress enthusiasts to visit. The bald cypress trees standing on both sides, together with the lotus flowers in the pond, make every snapshot a scenic photo!Visitors to Youjia Farm to admire the bald cypress trees must help maintain and protect the environment!If too many people come without protecting the bald cypress trees together, the farm may not be so generous in opening up for free anymore!
Yuzhan Nursery near National Dong Hwa University is also a famous bald cypress spot in Hualien. Yuzhan Nursery isn’t very large, so you don’t need to spend too much time to walk around it. If you’re coming here to shoot bald cypress trees, it’s recommended to plan a few more spots. There’s a small entrance fee in the park and no restrooms—visitors to Yuzhan Nursery to admire the bald cypress trees should take note!
The beauty of Yuanshanshui in Hualien is something everyone must have heard of—a vast lake surrounded by trees, leaving people in awe. Although it’s private land, the owner generously allows the public to come in for visits and photos. Walking around the large expanse of emerald-green lake, taking photos and enjoying the shade of the trees—it’s so relaxing!
The bald cypress forest at the Yunlin Agricultural Water Conservancy Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall is also a recently viral spot. Compared to other cities, the unique feature here is the nearby irrigation channel, so the composition includes not only the bald cypress forest, but the addition of the water channel adds the finishing touch—making the whole scene even more picturesque, as if strolling through a foreign countryside.
The address is No. 66, Beian Road, Wufeng District, Taichung, about a half-hour drive from Taichung Railway Station. This is also the bald cypress forest that became viral in recent years due to media exposure. Since bald cypress trees prefer a humid environment, the ground tends to be muddy, so visitors should be careful not to slip and get injured!
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Taichung Wufeng Bald Cypress, located at No. 66, Beian Road, Wufeng District, Taichung, about a half-hour drive from Taichung Railway Station. This is also the bald cypress forest that became viral in recent years due to media exposure.
When mentioning Shanlinxi in Nantou, you might think of endless maple leaves, but actually, there are also large areas of bald cypress trees planted here!Every autumn when the cool season arrives, Shanlinxi will be covered with a full array of maple leaves and bald cypress trees. Every visitor who comes here says it feels like being on a vacation abroad—it’s unbelievable that Taiwan also has such beautiful scenery!
Winter 2017 is arriving a bit late, so everyone who wants to admire the beauty of the bald cypress forest should seize the time!Pick a convenient spot, grab your camera, and come capture these beautiful sights in Taiwan together!Once again, a reminder: to protect the bald cypress forests, please take your trash with you and let’s protect the Taiwan we love together!
[FunTime Travel Recommendation] Authorized reprint. Original source: [7 Dreamy Bald Cypress Hidden Gems Across Taiwan]