By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network Editorial Team
Father’s Day is here, and you haven’t figured out how to celebrate yet? The hotel booking website Hotels.com has specially compiled a collection of domestic travel destinations, recommending a variety of activities — accompany your dad as you embrace a vast blanket of golden daylilies in Hualien, cycle around Sun Moon Lake, or explore Tainan to sample all its delicious street food for a heartwarming trip!
The water of Mingchi is quite dreamy under the sunlight. (Photo provided by Taiwan Tourism Bureau)
● A Phytoncide Journey to the Magao Sacred Tree Group in Yilan
In the hot month of August, the Magao Ecological Park in Yilan stands out among numerous hiking trails, making it the perfect summer retreat. As you step into the park, you’re immediately enveloped by the serenity and mystery of the primeval forest. Aside from being the filming location of the rainbow bridge in the movie “Seediq Bale,” it also features a group of cypress giants that have been recognized as having potential for World Heritage status, allowing Dad to enjoy a touch of luxurious tranquility and priceless family companionship.
Recommended accommodation: Eastern Hotels & Resorts Yilan (Dongsen Ocean Hot Spring Hotel). (Photo provided by Hotels.com)
● Slow Living in Taipei: Hunting for Cafés
Break away from Taipei’s usual fast pace by taking Dad to visit the quiet neighborhood of Minsheng Community, a hub for cafés tucked away in the city. Experience a different side of Taipei away from its busy streets. You can also rent a bicycle after visiting Raohe Night Market in the evening and slowly ride along the riverside near the Rainbow Bridge, enjoying some exclusive parent-child time.
The charming night view of the Rainbow Bridge at Songshan Xikou Wharf. (Photo provided by Taipei Tourism Bureau)
Recommended accommodation: The Sherwood Taipei. (Photo provided by Hotels.com)
● A Romantic Time in Hualien During the Daylily Season
Hualien in August is the season of daylilies, with vast fields of golden blooms covering Chike Mountain. Additionally, the Huatung Valley and Liushi Mountain, known as “Little Switzerland,” offer breathtaking views that landscape lovers simply cannot miss. The Little Switzerland Viewing Platform provides a wide panoramic perspective that’s a must-see. Even if you’re not traveling abroad for Father’s Day, you can still give Dad the gift of a world-class, stunning natural wonder.
Liushi Mountain boasts beautiful scenery and is hailed as Taiwan’s most beautiful daylily garden. (Photo provided by Mohawk Editorial Department)
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