Places to View Autumn Foliage in Taiwan

If you check around for the best places to catch autumn foliage in Asia, South Korea and Japan always tops the list. But I’ve always found Taiwan to be a strong contender whether it’s food, mountain views, cherry blossoms or even fall foliage. Also, doesn’t hurt that air tickets and accommodations in Taiwan are relatively lower than its more popular neighbouring countries! Here’s a round-up of the best places to film your own romance drama:

Yangmingshan 阳明山, Taipei

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Address: No. 1-20, Zhuzihu Road, Beitou District, Yangmingshan, Taipei City 11292, Taiwan

Opening hours: All day

Directions:

1. Take the MRT to Jiantan Station, continue by Bus Red-5 to Yangmingshan stop. Then take Bus No. 108 to Tourist Center stop.
2. Take the THSR or train to Taipei Station, continue by Bus No. 260 to Yangmingshan stop.

Best time for foliage: Oct – Jan

Shihmen Reservoir 石门水库, Taoyuan

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Address: No.2, Jia-an Road, Fuxing Town, Taoyuan County, Taiwan

Opening hours: 8.00am – 6.00pm

Directions: click here

Best time for foliage: Nov – Dec

Wuling Farm 武陵农场, Taichung

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Address: No.3-1, Wuling Rd., Heping Dist., Taichung City 424, Taiwan

Opening Hours: All day, 130TWD

Directions: click here

Best time for foliage: Nov – Dec

Sun Link Sea Forest Recreation Area 杉林溪森林生態渡假园区, Nantou

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Address: No.6, Xishan Rd., Zhushan Township, Nantou County, Taiwan

Opening hours: All day, 250TWD

Directions: click here

Best time for foliage: Nov – Dec

Taipingshan National Forest 太平山國家森林游乐区, Yilan

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Address: 267, Taiwan, Yilan County, Datong Township,

Opening hours: Weekdays 6am – 8pm Weekends 3am – 8pm

Directions: click here

Best time for foliage:  Nov – Dec

Alishan Forest Recreation Area阿里山森林游乐区, Chiayi

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Address: No.59, Zhongzhen Village, Alishan Town, Chiayi County, Taiwan

Opening hours: All day, 300twd

Directions: click here

Best time for foliage: Nov – Dec

Manapan Mountain Trail馬那邦山登山步道, Miaoli

Address:  Manabang Shan 365, Taiwan, Miaoli County, Tai’an Township

Opening hours: All day

Best time for foliage: Dec – Jan

Whether you’re flying in from Taipei or Kaohsiung, there’s someplace for everyone. Furthermore with Scoot’s very generous deals out of Singapore, catching the autumn foliage is even more accessible nowadays. Aren’t we privileged to live in a time where all 4 seasons are just a flight away?