Miradouros em Taiwan

Taiwan's Top Viewpoints and Peaks

Taiwan’s topography offers a diverse range of vantage points, from the 3,952-meter summit of Yushan to coastal geological anomalies. This collection features high-altitude peaks of the Central Mountain Range, including the accessible Hehuanshan and the sunrise platforms of Alishan. It also highlights unique coastal features like the mineral-tinted Yin Yang Sea and the seasonal green algae of Laomei Reef. Further inland, the list includes architectural overlooks like the Ci-en Pagoda and natural landmarks such as the Shifen Waterfall and the daylily fields of Liushishishan.

Taiwan's Top Viewpoints and Peaks — Mapa

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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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Zhushan Sunrise Viewing Platform

Located within the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area, this platform is the primary viewing site for the sunrise over Yushan. It is accessible via the Zhushan line of the Alishan Forest Railway.

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Mt. Qixing Main Peak

Qixing Mountain, also spelled Cising Mountain or Chihsing Mountain, is a mountain in Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan.

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Laomei Green Reef

These volcanic rock troughs are covered in vibrant green algae from March to May each year. The formations were created by wave erosion of soft volcanic ash layers over centuries.

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Huangdidian

A mountain ridge trail in Shiding District featuring a dramatic narrow 'knife-edge' ridge. The path includes sections of exposed rock and fixed ladders, providing 360-degree views of the surrounding peaks.

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Shuinandong Smelter

This coastal area features a contrast between golden-yellow and blue seawater. The coloration is caused by the high concentration of iron pyrite in the mineral-rich runoff from the nearby Jinguashi mining area.

Latinboy / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Hehuan Mountain

Mount Hehuan is a 3,416-metre-high mountain in Central Taiwan. The peak lies on the border of Nantou and Hualien counties and is located…

Ruan Kendall / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Yushan

Yu Shan or Yushan, also known as Mount Jade, Jade Mountain, or Mount Yu, and known as Mount Niitaka during Japanese rule, is the highest…

Peellden / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Xueshan Main Peak

Xueshan or Sekuwan is a mountain in the Heping District of Taichung, Taiwan.

台灣阿成 / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Hehuanshan North Peak

Mount Hehuan is a 3,416-metre-high mountain in Central Taiwan. The peak lies on the borders of Nantou and Hualien counties and is located…

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Mount Hehuan

Mount Hehuan is a 3,416-metre-high mountain in Central Taiwan. The peak lies on the border of Nantou and Hualien counties and is located…

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Liushishishan

Situated in Hualien’s Fuli Township, this mountain is famous for its extensive daylily fields. The flowers typically bloom from August to September, covering the slopes in orange across the East Rift Valley.

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Zhi ben lin dao pu bu

A natural waterfall located along the Zhiben Forest Road in Taitung County. The falls are easily accessible from the roadside near the Zhiben National Forest Recreation Area.

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Nan an pu bu

A 50-meter-high waterfall located near the eastern entrance of the Walami Trail. The falls drop into a shallow pool and are accessible via a short paved path from the highway.

Wei-Te Wong / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Sun Moon Lake Ropeway

A 1.87-kilometer cable car system connecting Sun Moon Lake to the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village. It provides aerial views of the lake and the surrounding mountain landscape.

Chi-Hung Lin / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Ci-en Pagoda

The Ci En Pagoda is a pagoda in Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan.

Hsin-Jen Hsu / CC BY 2.0

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Kaohsiung Main Public Library

The Kaohsiung Main Public Library is the central library of Kaohsiung, Taiwan.