Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport 1 hr 11
Wuzhi Shan (54 min) Mountain peak known for hiking & scenic views as well as a variety of temples & religious sites. Mingde Dam (36 min) This large reservoir features recreation areas, boating, scenic bridges, campgrounds & more. Glass Museum of Hsinchu City (28 min) Museum, zoo, art, and park NanZhuang Old Street (9 min) Lake and hot spring Lion's Head Mountain (18 min) Tall mountain popular with paragliders, offering a trail to its summit with city & ocean vistas. Green World Ecological Farm (33 min) Expansive, open-air theme park featuring exotic wildlife, animal shows & botanical gardens. Beipu Old Street (28 min) Main street of historic eponymous town, known for its predominant Hakka culture & Buddhist temple. Former Residence of Zhang Xueliang (1 hr 15) Museum dedicated to historical figure Zhang Xueliang in his former home, with scenic mountain views. Ta-pu Reservoir (21 min) This 334-acre lake offers hiking, camping & eateries, plus a huge, bronze statue of Buddha. Xian Mountain (32 min) Mountain and mountaineering 向天湖 (32 min) Tranquil mountain lake with scenic views that is a holy place for the Sai Xia people. 蓬萊溪護魚步道 (18 min) Scenic conservation park on a river with forested valley walking trails & a sustainable fishery. Beipu Cold Spring (38 min) Cold water spring baths with a fish spa pool, picnic area & restrooms in a scenic mountain region. 神仙谷 (30 min) Scenic natural forest area with trails past waterfalls, caves, streams & a Buddhist temple. Guanwu National Forest Recreation Area (2 hr 16) 907 hectares of high-altitude forest for hiking, with seasonal cherry blossoms & a visitors center. |