By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
Whenever the travel season kicks in, many people start planning trips abroad, but Taiwan itself boasts world-class scenic beauty just waiting to be experienced firsthand. We've compiled a list of Taiwan's top ten popular tourist attractions—take advantage of your vacation to explore the whole island and preserve these stunning sights in your travel memories forever.
1. Yilan County - Happiness Transfer Station
The Happiness Transfer Station features installations such as an elephant slide and a giraffe lookout. (Image source / Yilan Happiness Transfer Station)
The “Yilan Happiness Transfer Station,” a collaboration between Yilan County Government and the Jimmy Liao team, opened on May 24. The park is themed around Jimmy Liao’s picture books, with outdoor installations like an elephant slide and a giraffe lookout, while indoors there's an adorable black dog ball pit and cool VR virtual reality experiences that let you immerse yourself in the world of Jimmy Liao’s stories.
2. New Taipei City - Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf
Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf is famous for its moving sunsets and night views. (Photo provided / New Taipei City Government Tourism Bureau)
Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf is renowned for its breathtaking sunsets and night scenes. Gazing at the romantic interplay of the Lover’s Bridge and the Tamsui River, accompanied by the sea breeze, makes it the perfect spot to relax.
3. New Taipei City - Bu Yan Ting (No Boredom Pavilion)
From Bu Yan Ting, you can take in the beautiful panoramic view of Jiufen and Shuangxi. (Photo provided / soulpower109)
Located at the highest point along Provincial Highway 102 in New Taipei City, where Shuangxi and Jiufen meet, “Bu Yan Ting” not only offers distant views of Ruifang but also frames the blue seascape in the distance. It is hailed as one of Taiwan’s most beautiful highway vistas.
4. Taichung City - Gaomei Wetlands
The serene scenery of Gaomei Wetlands is perfect for unwinding. (Image source / Taiwan Tourism Bureau)
Gaomei Wetlands is situated on the southern side of the mouth of the Dajia River in Qingshui, spanning 1,500 hectares. At sunset, the wetland waters transform into a giant mirror, reflecting the sky and land in perfect harmony—a truly stunning sight.
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