By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Due to the terrain, it’s quite difficult to see the endless ocean and feel the sea breeze in the Greater Taipei area. Even so, northern Taiwan still boasts incredibly charming lake scenery, complemented by majestic mountain views—so soothing it rivals the vastness of the sea. MOOK Scenic Spots has compiled a list of the top five beautiful lakes in Greater Taipei, offering serene atmospheres that can be enjoyed right near the city.
1. Bi Lake
Located in the Neihu district in central Taipei, Bi Lake Park features a 7-hectare clear lake called “Dapi Lake.” With convenient transportation and being a rare scenic beauty within Taipei City, it’s a popular spot for photoshoots and check-ins.
Rippling waters and shimmering light make it a prime spot for locals to relax and have picnics (Image source / Taipei City Tourism Bureau)
2. Da Lake
Also located in the Neihu area, Da Lake Park is known as “the most beautiful park in Taipei.” The “Jin...
A poetic and picturesque Da Lake Park with an unbeatable atmosphere
3. Dream Lake
Situated in Xinzhi, Xizhi District, New Taipei, Xinzhi Dream Lake mainly consists of two attractions: the Xinzhi Trail and Dream Lake. At an altitude of 325 meters, Dream Lake is also known as the “Angel’s Secret Realm,” and it earned the name “Dream Lake” because of its dreamlike, fairy-tale-like beauty.
Dream Lake, like a paradise on earth (Image source / Xinzhi Dream Lake)
4. Thousand Island Lake
Located in Shiding, New Taipei, Thousand Island Lake has been dubbed by netizens as a “must-visit hidden gem in Taipei.” The winding mountain ranges, misty landscapes, and the clear blue-green lake create a spectacular and lush scene.
The hidden gem of Thousand Island Lake, divided by mountain peaks (Image source / Ministry of Economic Affairs Water Resources Agency)
5. Dream Lake
Located in Yangmingshan, Dream Lake offers a fairytale-like scenic beauty as if stepping into a dream. This high-altitude lake at 880 meters is tucked away among the mountains. In addition to the stunning reflection of the mountain scenery, visitors can also enjoy rich natural biodiversity.
Winter mist creates a fairy-tale atmosphere (Image source / Yangmingshan National Park Headquarters)
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