Can't put your phone or camera down – Five fairy-tale worthy photo spots in Miaoli

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Visiting Miaoli isn’t just about experiencing Hakka culture – there are also plenty of whimsical, fairy-tale style attractions to explore. Here we’ve rounded up five fairy-tale-like spots in Miaoli, including forest estates in mountain towns, secret cryptomeria groves, and castle-like buildings. These locations aren’t just highly Instagrammable, but also great for weekend holidays and relaxation.

1. Sud Vista Suvela Manor
Nestled against the mountains in Nanzhuang, Suvela Manor is a popular scenic restaurant that resembles a romantic garden embraced by forests. With its expansive mountain views and fairytale-like wooden architecture, it attracts many visitors.

Suvela Manor has also built Taiwan’s longest terrazzo forest slide, featuring one pink and one blue slide, stretching 75 meters in length. It became an instant hit upon opening.

Address: No. 92, Siwan, Tienmei Village, Nanzhuang Township, Miaoli County (Turn right at 7.6 km on County Road 124B)

2. Yunshui Vacation Forest
Voted by netizens as one of the top ten cryptomeria secret spots, Yunshui Vacation Forest turns crimson in winter when its vast forest of cryptomeria trees changes color, resembling a miniature version of the famous Yuanshan Lake scenery. Covering nearly 5 hectares, the site was formerly the Dongjiang Hot Spring Leisure Garden. After renovation, it’s been transformed into a resort suitable for family trips.

Yunshui is a multifunctional resort estate surrounded by mountains and traversed by the Donghe River. The environment is beautiful and the air is fresh. The property features large lawns and gardens, along with a picturesque cryptomeria lake where different flowers bloom with the changing seasons.

Address: No. 31-3, Dongjiang, Nanhui Village, Nanzhuang Township, Miaoli County