Healing Scenery That Never Gets Old: Five Top Campsites for a Super Relaxing Weekend

By MOOK Scenic Spots / Compiled Report
 
The fast pace of city life makes people yearn to return to nature on holidays, making camping a new favorite pastime for Taiwanese on weekends. The following five campsites, offering expansive views, have become top choices for travelers seeking weekend mountain retreats to heal their minds and bodies.

1.Nantou Beishan Camping Farm
 
Beishan Farm is located on Jiufen'er Mountain in Guoxing Township, Nantou, nestled on the Alishan Range at an altitude of 1,000 meters. To the east, you can overlook Puli and the Chung Tai Chan Monastery, and catch the morning light. To the west, you can gaze down upon Nantou City, Zhongliao Township, the “Sky Bridge” at Longfeng Waterfall, and Caotun Township, while enjoying the beautiful sight of the fiery red sunset in the evening. At night, there’s a sky full of stars and the million-dollar night view of Nantou City.
 
Address: No. 42-5, Changshi Lane, Guoxing Township, Nantou County
Phone: 0966-586112

2.Hsinchu | Cherry’s Tiankuo Campsite

On the mountaintop of Meishan in Wufeng Township, not only do you get boundless views of the sky and land, but you can also stay in Mongolian yurt tents with a frontier vibe—very atmospheric. The campsite sits at an elevation of just 1,200 meters, surrounded by mountains and facing the sea, with Wuzhi Mountain right in front. Behind Wuzhi Mountain lies the endless coastline of Taoyuan, Hsinchu, and Miaoli. Each season brings different beauty—from the greens of spring, to fireflies in summer, to snowy landscapes in winter.
 
Address: Summit of Meishan, Wufeng Township, Hsinchu County
Phone: 0933-843008

3.Miaoli Ban Yue Wan Camping Area
 
Ban Yue Wan is situated among mountains at an altitude of 680 meters, about a 15-minute drive from Sanyi City. Covering 0.8 hectares, the park features a stargazing platform, walking trails, and front-row views of the sea of clouds. At night, you can admire the Milky Way. In addition, the site has hobbit-like cottages that are very eye-catching.
 
Address: No. 6, Bangshan, Shuangtan Village, Sanyi Township, Miaoli County
Phone: 03-7873887

4.Taoyuan Flying Squirrel Not Thirsty Leisure Camping Farm
 
The Flying Squirrel Not Thirsty campsite is located in the Sheiwo Nao tribe of Taoyuan’s Fuxing Township. The campsite’s name carries the meaning of everlasting vitality. Besides forests, sweet persimmon orchards, and orange groves for recreation and picking, the area also offers rich indigenous cultural experiences—such as flying squirrel exploration, hunting tours, and DIY wood-fired pizza—making it a great campsite for family trips.
 
Address: Sheiwo Nao Tribe, Fuxing District, Taoyuan City
Phone: 0981-650878