Natural attractions in Taiwan

Taiwan's Natural Wonders

Taiwan’s diverse topography offers a range of natural phenomena, from the geothermal activity of Beitou’s Hell Valley to the dramatic cascades of Shifen and Wulai. The island features unique geological formations like the Queen’s Head in Yehliu and high-altitude bodies of water such as Sun Moon Lake and Jiaming Lake. These sites highlight the region's volcanic history, tectonic activity, and varied ecosystems, providing insights into the island's environmental heritage and natural evolution.

Taiwan's Natural Wonders — Map

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Beitou Hell Valley

The Thermal Valley is a valley located on the foothill of Yangmingshan National Park in Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan.

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Xinbeitou Hot Springs

These hot springs are suitable for relaxation. This spring is one of the first ones found in Taiwan.

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Shifen Waterfall

Shifen Waterfall is a scenic waterfall located in Pingxi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, on the upper reaches of the Keelung River.

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Golden Waterfall

The Golden Waterfall is a waterfall located near a village named Jiufen in Ruifang District, New Taipei, Taiwan.

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Wulai Waterfall

The Wulai Waterfall or Kuân-tsuí in Taiwanese Hokkien, is a waterfall in Wulai District, New Taipei, Taiwan.

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Xiao Wulai Waterfall

The Xiao Wulai Waterfall or Little Wulai Waterfall is a waterfall in Fuxing District, Taoyuan, Taiwan.

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Jiaming Lake

The Chiaming Lake is a lake in Haiduan Township, Taitung County, Taiwan. It is the second highest lake area in Taiwan.

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Sun Moon Lake

Sun Moon Lake is a lake in Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan. It is the largest body of water in Taiwan.

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Lotus Lake

Lotus Pond is an artificial lake and popular tourist destination on the east side of Zuoying District in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

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Lotus Pond

Lotus Pond is an artificial lake and popular tourist destination on the east side of Zuoying District in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

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Taoshan Falls

Located at the end of a 4.3-kilometer trail in Wuling National Forest Recreation Area, this 80-meter waterfall sits at an elevation of 2,310 meters. It originates from the Taoshan West Creek and is also known as Yansheng Waterfall.

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Wufengchi Waterfall

A three-tiered waterfall system in Yilan County named for the five sharp peaks that rise behind it. The site features three distinct cascades, with the highest drop reaching approximately 50 meters.

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Yuntan Waterfall

The Yuntan Waterfall is a waterfall in Meishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan.

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Lalu Island

Lalu Island is a small island in Sun Moon Lake, Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan.

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Nu wang tou

A mushroom rock formation in Yehliu Geopark created by differential erosion. It is named for its profile resemblance to Queen Elizabeth I. The formation's neck circumference decreases annually due to natural weathering.

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Dongshan River Water Park

Dongshan River Water Park, established in 1993, is a park located in Wujie Township, Yilan County, Taiwan, on the shores of the Dongshan…

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Luodong Forestry Culture Park

The Luodong Forestry Culture Park is a park in Luodong Township, Yilan County, Taiwan.

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Lalu Island

Lalu Island is a small island in Sun Moon Lake, Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan.

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Beixianghu Park

Chiayi City's second-largest park, reconstructed on the historical site of a Qing Dynasty lake. The area features a large central lake and forest trails.

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