Taichung’s “Forget-Worry Bus” is here as the rice fields turn golden yellow again this autumn—don’t miss it if you did last year!

▲Current photo of the Taichung Forget-Worry Bus taken on November 1. (Photo / Photographer "Flying in the Sky", unauthorized reproduction prohibited to avoid copyright infringement.)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

The best remedy for a troubled mind is to go traveling. Located in Waipu, Taichung, the Forget-Worry Valley turns into a breathtaking sight when the second rice harvest is in full swing — endless golden waves of ripe rice stalks stretch as far as the eye can see, attracting countless visitors. Last November, it gained widespread fame when a film production team placed an abandoned school bus right in the center. Now that autumn has returned, that vast golden beauty is back in full glory again.

▲A romantic, limited-edition autumn rice field view. (Photo / Authorized by netizen lianchangme, unauthorized reproduction prohibited to avoid copyright infringement.)

Originally placed in the fields to meet the needs of the film shoot, the abandoned bus created a brand-new romantic autumn scene for the Forget-Worry Valley. However, due to damage caused by an influx of visitors, the production team had to cover the bus with a black cloth. This October, the Forget-Worry Bus has made a comeback, now accompanied by a scenic viewing platform — though it still remains closed to the public. Visitors are urged not to trespass.

▲Still lush green in October.

In October this year, the Forget-Worry Valley was still covered in lush green — neat expanses of rice paddies forming a soothing, rustic countryside view. The valley has long been a must-visit spot on the list of photographers and travelers. Now, with the sweeping golden hues of autumn rice fields at their most stunning, the scene gains an even more carefree, autumnal charm with the Forget-Worry Bus as the backdrop. Travelers who missed out last year should definitely seize the chance to visit this year.

▲Missed it last year? Be sure to make a pilgrimage before the harvest this year.

"Forget-Worry Valley"
Location: Xidi Road, Waipu District, Taichung City 438