By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Taiwan has many fantasy-style attractions, including installation art and architecture, whose unique designs give the illusion of stepping into a movie or animated scene. Below is a list of six highly imaginative and distinctive spots. After a busy day, why not take some time to escape reality?
Giant Scarecrow (Photo provided by samyuan_tw)
1. #Taoyuan Agricultural Expo
The Taoyuan Agricultural Expo, themed “Play in Taoyuan. Taste the Expo,” features six major themed zones and over 25 exhibition halls, including smart technology, specialty industries, and cultural and creative arts. Connected with nearby featured attractions, the expo will offer a brand-new, fun, and photogenic agricultural showcase.
Dates: April 4 to May 13
Address: Intersection of Section 3, Wenhua Road, and Section 2, Dongxing Road, Xinyi District (next to Xinyi Weather Station)
Giant Bubble Tea Installation Art (Photo / Taoyuan Agricultural Expo)
2. #Chaojing Park
From the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology to Chaojing Park, there are over 10 installation artworks to photograph. With breathtaking aerial views of the blue ocean, it has become a popular check-in spot. Among them, the “Broom Savior” from 2016, conceived by a French artist and resembling a magical broom from Harry Potter, still attracts many visitors for photos.
Address: Lane 369, Beining Road, Zhongzheng District, Keelung City
Broom Savior (Photo / National Museum of Marine Science and Technology)
3. #Buddha’s World
This spired castle is located within Buddha’s World. Originally a fairy tale theme park, it was later abandoned and left unused, becoming Taiwan’s most unique private meditation site. The sky-blue spired castle resembles the home of a Disney princess. Though weathered and marked with the passage of time, its charm remains undiminished.
Address: No. 23, Dazhukeng, Dongshan Village, Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County
Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 08:00 – 17:00
Buddha’s World (Photo provided by yijen717)
4. #Seed Planet
“Seed Planet Comes to Visit” is an eco-friendly artwork made primarily from driftwood. Its shape resembles a wooden planet. The piece uses six main steel frames and sturdy support bars to make the sphere appear as if it’s floating mid-air. Its unique design has attracted many visitors for photos and check-ins.
Address: No. 191, Section 3, Xinhu Road, Baoshan Township, Hsinchu County
Seed Planet (Photo / Hsinchu County Government)
- 1
- 2