By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported
Open Facebook or Instagram, and you'll be flooded with friends' travel photos, especially from popular IG accounts — their stunning shots are truly breathtaking. But these seemingly only-found-abroad majestic landscapes actually exist in Taiwan, this beautiful island known as "Formosa," which is in fact home to a wealth of natural wonders. The Scenic Spots team has specially selected eight popular photo spots and recommends them to travelers and photography enthusiasts.
Aerial view of the Tainan Interchange, resembling an alien-made crop circle (Image source / Ministry of Transportation and Communications, National Freeway Bureau)
1. Shimen – Laomei Algal Reefs
Waves crashing and foaming like a spectacular fireworks display (Image source / New Taipei City Tourism and Travel Bureau)
2. Yangmingshan – Dream Lake
Surrounded by mist in winter, it feels like a fairyland (Image source / Yangmingshan National Park Headquarters)
3. Dakeng – Pink Lover’s Bridge
Its pink exterior gives off a romantic and warm vibe (Image source / Taichung Tourism Bureau)
4. Hsinchu – Xiangshan Wetlands
Sunset reflections shimmer on the water, creating a golden sea-sky harmony (Image source / Society of Wilderness)
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