A bird’s-eye view of Taiwan’s top 10 most stunning cliffside attractions

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

As skywalks and scenic suspension bridges continue to trend, thrilling elevated attractions have also sparked a photography craze online. Here are Taiwan’s top 10 most breathtaking cliffside spots, featuring giant rock cliffs, suspension bridges, and skywalks—each offering heart-pounding views that feel like looking down from the sky, with sweeping vistas of valleys, oceans, and more, both exhilarating and majestic.

1. Hualien – Oyster Shell Skywalk
The newly built “Oyster Shell Skywalk” in Fengbin Township, Hualien, stretches 170 meters along a cliff edge, with transparent reinforced glass beneath the walkway. As you stroll, one side is a rugged cliff face, the other the vast Pacific Ocean, with a sheer drop below—offering an adrenaline-pumping experience.

2. Pingxi – Filial Piety Mountain Stone Staircase Ladder
Filial Piety Mountain in Pingxi features nearly vertical stone staircases that have attracted crowds of hikers and gone viral online. For those seeking an overseas-level adventure, this hidden Taiwanese gem is a must-visit.

3. Nantou – Qingjing Highland View Walkway
A new highlight at Qingjing Farm and Taiwan’s first barrier-free alpine skywalk, this 1.2 km-long, 2.5-meter-wide path sits at 1,700 meters above sea level. It offers panoramic mountain views while remaining accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. Visitors can wander through grasslands and forests, feeling as if floating above the clouds while overlooking the peaks and open landscapes.

4. Miaoli – Tongluo Skywalk
Tongluo Skywalk in Miaoli is the most beautiful and highest cycling path in Taiwan, built along the ridge of Jiuhuashan Mountain, stretching approximately 8 kilometers. Along the way, you can admire vast tea plantations, Tiger Head Ancient Trail, Salt-Carrying Ancient Trail, Jiuhuashan Daxingshan Temple, expansive grasslands, and more. On the other side, you can enjoy views of... (text cut off)