Near Yuanchang Township
Near Yuanchang Township
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Trip.Best Popular Best Things to Do Near Yuanchang Township [2024]
Updated Oct 2024
- 5.84.7/5541 ReviewFree"Alishan national scenic area is worth a visit when you are around Taichung/ Chiayi area. The cypress forest is really one of a kind, where most of the trees are few hundreds and thousands of years old. The fog gives it a mysterious feeling. Go to fenqihu old street before entering the national forest area for old town vibes and food. Also taking the Alishan rail was an interesting experience."Chiayi County50.1 km from Yuanchang TownshipHighlights: ·Enjoy the four seasons "flower viewing in spring, summer escape, autumn maples, and winter cloud viewing"·Indulge in the five wonders: sunrise, the sea of clouds, sunset, forest, and railway·Wander in the pleasant mountains and forests, slow down your pace, feel refreshingAlishan National Scenic Area includes Fanlu, Zhuqi, Meishan, and Alishan. The transportation network of these four counties is like the veins of a leaf spreading throughout the region. Visitors travel through the area and marvel at the lushness of the forests, spectacular sunrises, and gorgeous cloud formations. Tasting tea in the tea gardens and visiting the Tsou Tobacco Tribe are not-to-be-missed leisure activities.△ High-altitude undulations form the terrain of the eastern mountainous area of Alishan, consisting of 18 main mountains. Peaks, green mountains, and towering giant trees surround it. Streams are flowing in the mountains.△ Alishan has been rich in red cypress and hinoki cypress since ancient times. After logging, there are now nearly 40 giant red cypress trees in the first and second phases of the giant tree plank road. Among them, No. 28 Giant Tree, is 45 meters high, 12.3 meters in circumference, and about 2,300 years old. It is a must-see when visiting Alishan.△The mountainous area is rich in ecology, with rare plants such as the fern, Huperzia Soma, and orchids; animals include local macaques, emperor pheasants, slugs, Alishan robins, Alishan pepper fish, etc., making it very lively.△ The forest train in Alishan Forest Recreation Area is very popular among tourists.△ Every year from mid-March to April is the cherry blossom season. Cherry blossoms are blooming all over the mountains and fields. Being in it is very romantic and beautiful.△ The sunrise in Alishan is magnificent and unforgettable. Zhushan is an ideal place to watch the sunrise.△ The Alishan area has a mild climate and there is more rain in July and August. From November to April, affected by the northeast monsoon, it is easier to see the sea of clouds and cloud waterfalls.△ Visit the indigenous tribe and learn about their culture and customs.The houses of Tsou villages all have straw roofs, and the men's club "Kuba" is famous among them.△ shot daylight and big temperature difference between day and night are Aishan's geological advantages. The alpine Olong tea, Jinxuan tea and tea bags are popular among Alisha area. Tea tasting on site or by the river and tea ceremony in the bamboo forest are avaliable for tourists.△ There are also local specialty snacks, such as sunrise pancakes and millet mochi, which are worth trying.Show Less
- 5.94.5/5497 ReviewFree
based on 1293 reviews"it's a relatively small residential area. nice artwork but max 15mins there. wouldn't recommend going out of the way but a quick stop to next attraction might be appropriate"Taichung62.8 km from Yuanchang TownshipHighlights: There is an old military dependents' village near Lingdong University of Science and Technology in Nantun District, Taichung City. It attracts people from all over the world to visit every year. Veteran Huang Yongfu, because of boredom in his later years, picked up a paintbrush and used the alleys and streets in the military dependents' village as a natural canvas. All kinds of beautiful rainbow lines and cute animals are painted. Because of the bold colors, cute composition and full of childlike interest, it makes visitors feel like they are in a rainbow world. Therefore, netizens call it "Rainbow Dependents' Village", and Huang Yongfu is affectionately known by people. Known as "Grandpa Rainbow", many photography enthusiasts and young literary and artistic young people will come here to take pictures. The tens of meters long alley at the entrance of the village is a place where "Grandpa Rainbow" paints a lot, and it is also a lively place. Mr. Huang Yongfu's home is in this alley, and it is easy to find, because the gate of his house is covered with notes left by tourists, which are full of words of blessing: "Grandpa Rainbow, your The creation makes ordinary military dependents villages have extraordinary colors", "The painting is so beautiful, please continue to be colorful." From time to time, "Grandpa Rainbow" will go out of the house to take pictures with everyone at the request of tourists. He didn't mind that the tourists were tired, he pushed open the door and visited his old house of more than ten square meters. Although the house was not big, the walls were filled with dozens of cartoon characters and animal shapes, and various kinds of animals were placed on the bed. All kinds of woodcuts, and on the table are all kinds of watercolor pens, brushes and papers. Painting has become a habit of Huang Yongfu's life. He paints every day and will continue to paint.Show Less - 6.84.7/51464 ReviewFreebased on 2666 reviews"Experienced sun moon lake from air (cable car), land (bicycle) and water (ferry). Nice day trip and beautiful lake with nice cycling trail. Would have been keen to visit the aboriginal village if I had more time. Wen Wu temple is also a very large temple to visit"Nantou.Sun Moon Lake Water Pier63.5 km from Yuanchang TownshipHighlights: • Sun Moon Lake is surrounded by mountains and lush forests. The lake is crystal clear, with visibility reaching over 10 meters.• There are many ways to visit Sun Moon Lake. Taking a yacht around the lake, the Sun Moon Lake cable car, the Sun Moon Lake bicycle path around the lake, and the lake trail are all good options.• Every spring, the cherry blossoms along the road are in full bloom, presenting a colorful scene△ Sun Moon Lake is a vast lake, and the peaks reflected in the lake look like a beautiful scene in a painting. There is a small island in the pond, which looks like a bead floating on the water from a distance, so it is called "Pearl Island" and is now also called Lalu Island. With this island as the boundary, the northern half of the lake is round like the sun, and the southern half of the lake is curved like a crescent moon. This is where the name Sun Moon Lake comes from.△ The Sun Moon Lake Lake Route has been hailed by CNN as one of the most beautiful bicycle lanes in the world. Whether you are traveling with friends, a couple on a date, or a family trip, you must ride a bicycle when visiting Sun Moon Lake and enjoy the freedom and comfort of the lake.△ Enjoy the entire lake tour to appreciate the scenery of Sun Moon Lake and the mountains, with the captain’s warm service and on-board guided tour. Along the way, you can overlook Lalu Island, Sun Moon Resort, Lalu Island, Ci'en Pagoda, Xuanzang Temple, Xuanguang Temple, water boat house, four-handed hanging net, cable car station, Sun Moon Lake outlet, and Wenwu Temple.△ Sun Moon Lake Cable Car - overlooking the 360-degree view of the lake and mountains of Sun Moon Lake. If there is enough water, you may also have the opportunity to see the foggy and fairyland-like dreamy scenery.Show Less
- 4.64.7/595 ReviewFrom15.45"Remember to take the cable car to Sun Moon Lake, and you can choose the crystal car. The ground is transparent and you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Sun Moon Lake. Very good experience 🌺 The visitor center near the cable car also has light meals and ice cream, you can rest for a while."Nantou.Sun Moon Lake Ita Thao Wharf Market Place66.1 km from Yuanchang TownshipHighlights: "Sun Moon Lake Cable Car is a cable car system in Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan, with a total cost of NT$1 billion. The whole line is invested and constructed by the Jiu Aboriginal Culture Village in the BOO (Build-Operate-Own, private planning, construction and operation) model. The cable car system started operation on December 28, 2009. The route runs from the front of the Sun Moon Lake Youth Activity Center of the National Salvation Mission to the Guanshan Building of the Jiu Aboriginal Culture Village, with a total length of 1.877 kilometers and only 2 stops. On the way of the cable car, you can overlook the famous Sun Moon Lake. The view and the Puli Basin."Show Less
- 5.14.7/5247 ReviewFrom39.89based on 599 reviews"It was a trip to Nantou, China and we visited Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village. The experience was amazing and we all enjoyed it."Nantou68 km from Yuanchang TownshipHighlights: The Nine Nationalities Cultural Village is a theme park with the nine major ethnic groups in Taiwan, including the Minority Cultural Area, the Happy World and the European Garden. The high point of the scenic spot is the Guanshan Building in the back mountain, and you can take the cable car to the Sun Moon Lake and the happy world under the mountain. If the weather is fine, sitting in the cable car can overlook the panoramic view of the Cultural Village and the lakes and mountains of Sun Moon Lake, with an excellent viewing angle. Minority cultural areas are mainly for watching performances, tribal landscapes and participating in DIY experience activities. There are tribal buildings built in 1:1 imitation of real houses of various ethnic groups, singing and dancing performances showing the primitive and rough charm of ethnic minorities, and tourists can also experience traditional activities such as archery, blowing arrows, pounding mochi, weaving cloth, and kneading pottery. Original style. The amusement facilities in Happy World are very rich - thrilling UFO free fall, exciting water roller coaster, interesting gold mine canoe adventure, interstellar travel, Jurassic adventure, more suitable for children's music carriage, hot air balloon, old man Leisure projects such as cars, jumping frogs, etc. The European Garden is built in the style of the European court. It consists of Baroque buildings and beautiful geometric flower gardens. The majestic Palace, the Roman fountain in the center of the garden and the Gothic bell tower in the corner are all popular places to take pictures. The new station on the west side of the garden can take a steam train, the second largest railway branch line in Nantou County, which will take you through caves, iron bridges, across the colorful Vienna Forest, and tour the whole garden in a romantic and leisurely way. In addition to the themed restaurants such as Li Palace, Maya Restaurant, and Gold Mine Restaurant in the scenic area, there are also traditional ethnic minority foods such as bamboo rice and Bunun barbecue next to the Shiyin Theater. Each tribe will have some specialty shops, and tourists can buy some handicrafts as companions. The recommended gifts include handmade bracelets, necklaces and ornaments from the Paiwan Glass Bead Workshop; millet wine and millet snacks from the Bunun Millet Wine Story House, pottery and wood carvings from the Rukai Haocha Store, and the Atayal Tai The price of hand-made cloth in Luge Yifang is mostly between NT$100-300. The visitor service center is on the left side of the gate parking lot. There are coin-operated lockers for luggage storage, as well as baby strollers and wheelchairs.Show Less
- 4.84.8/5143 ReviewFrom4.07
based on 687 reviews"The National Museum of Natural Sciences, referred to as the Science Museum, consists of the Science Center, the Space Theatre, the Life Sciences Hall, the Human Culture Hall, the Earth Environment Hall and the Botanical Garden. The number of visitors per year ranks second to the Taiwan Museum, second only to the National Palace Museum, and is the most popular natural history museum. Taichung Science Museum regularly updates the exhibition content, so it is not tired of seeing, suitable for parents and children to visit."Taichung.Green Park Lane/Calligraphy Greenway67.8 km from Yuanchang TownshipHighlights: • Taiwan’s first science museum, National Museum of Natural Science• Collects nationally representative natural specimens and related materials, including astronomy, physics, paleontology, zoology, and anthropology.• Let both adults and children enter the world of natural science in a fun way!△ Through the guidance of the commentators, you can have an in-depth understanding of the planning concepts of different themes and the meanings represented by the exhibits!△ The most popular dinosaur model in the Science Museum is up to 7 meters long. It not only swings but also makes roaring sounds. It is so realistic that children both love and fear it!△ You can find the origin, evolution and evolution process of human beings in the Life Science Hall△ Come to the Earth Environment Department and learn about the earth we live in from different perspectives. You can also understand the insignificance of human beings and the preciousness of the earth!Show Less - 5.04.6/5572 ReviewFreebased on 1197 reviews"A great place with great sunset view! kids would love here too with the interesting view of the habitat in the muds."Taichung.Wuqi79 km from Yuanchang TownshipHighlights: Gaomei Wetland is located in Taichung, with a small area. It also has muddy and sandy beaches, tidal streams, grassy marshes and other habitats. There are many kinds of biodiversity here. Every winter, a large number of migratory birds come here to escape the cold and spend the winter. It is one of the scenic spots of Gaomei Wetland. . When you arrive at Gaomei Wetland, you will see two rows of huge wind turbines. The huge blades are turning in the wind, which is very spectacular. The environment-friendly power generation mode meets the wetland landscape, and a new beauty is born unexpectedly. When the sun sets, these giants stand on the horizon and are reflected on the tidal flat water to form silhouettes, blending with the orange, pink, and purple gradient sky. The beauty can only be experienced when you come to the Gaomei Wetland. In the shallow water on the mudflat, take off your shoes and roll up your trousers and step into this silt. There is no sticky foot and no odor. Occasionally, there will be muddy water splashing on the instep, which can basically keep your feet clean. In addition to migratory birds, there are many fish, crabs and other creatures in the wetland. In the "Chaoxi Area", you can observe the birth and hatching of migratory fish. coexist. If you like cycling, you might as well ride along the Gaomei Bicycle Trail from the seawall to the wetlands. Although the lane is relatively simple, it is flat and not difficult to ride. Don't rush to leave after sunset, wait for 30 minutes Left or right, the coastal road next to the windmill will start to light up the street lights. The windmills became the protagonists again, with little yellow light extending under their feet, reflecting on the water, which is not inferior to the scenery.Show Less
- 5.24.7/5428 ReviewFrom26.05based on 164 reviews"Lihpao Resort is a large leisure and amusement destination located in Taichung, Taiwan. It includes a variety of attractions, such as Lihpao Land (an amusement park), a water park known as Mala Bay, the Discovery World theme park, and Fullon Hotel."Taichung85.5 km from Yuanchang TownshipHighlights: · Visit Taiwan's large-scale theme parks, and enjoy the excitement of the three major parks.·Enjoy the thrilling rides at Discovery World, experience the artificial wave pool at Mara Bay Water Park, and take a ride on the Sky Dream Ferris Wheel to enjoy the beautiful day and night scenery.·It also offers a wide range of food, drink and entertainment options, including car racing, escape rooms, an Outlet Mall, themed and family-friendly restaurants.Formerly known as "Yuemei Yule World", the original site was the former site of the Taiwan Sugar Factory, which was transformed into the brand-new "Lihpao Resort" in 2006, adjacent to the highway interchange, with convenient transportation, covering an area of 200 hectares of the park, combines the country’s biggest dual land and water theme parks, the Fullon Hotel Lihpao Land five-star resort hotel, our flagship escape room attraction, the Lihpao OUTLET MALL, Lihpao Road Station, the Lihpao Racing Park and Sky Dream, Taiwan’s biggest Ferris wheel. With this unprecedented integration of multiple forms of entertainment and leisure, Lihpao Resort creates a whole new business model for Taiwan’s theme parks and resorts.And we are heading towards the goal of collecting more than 10 million visitors per year.△ Discovery World's is a dreamy and joyful kingdom suitable for all ages, recognized by millions of netizens as "the most beautiful starlight paradise in Taiwan", and enjoy a romantic and quiet time.△ Mala Bay artificial wave pool "Big Tsunami", 3-meter huge waves to enjoy the pleasure of playing in the water. The hottest party in summer "Bubble Party" to sway with the DJ's music.△ Sky Dream Ferris Wheel, with a total elevation of 384 meters, the view of the mountains and the strait in the distance, and the day and night scenery at a glance.△ Escape Rooms, with 3 scenarios and 9 themes, combining technological interaction and large-scale organs, real-life puzzle games to test your brain power.△ Lihpao International Racing Park is free of driver's license and equipment for novice drivers. In addition, there is a children's traffic education center and a children's driving training class, which is a paradise for adults and children to have crazy fun!Show Less
- 4.74.6/5272 ReviewFrom7.33"Great location to have family day here with natural beauty of the hill and those sheep"Nantou.Cingjing Farm96.9 km from Yuanchang TownshipHighlights: Qingqing Grassland is a very popular scenic spot in Cingjing Farm. It is 1,800 meters above sea level and is a rare high-altitude grassland in the world. The stretches of green grassland, where cattle and sheep are shuttled from time to time, and the misty mountains in the distance, make people intoxicated by the beauty of nature. When you come to Qingqing Grassland, you can interact closely with the sheep, feeding, taking photos, and petting the lovely sheep.Show Less
- 5.64.6/5645 ReviewFreebased on 1066 reviews"Enjoyed nice view and have a lot sheep to feed on. There have performances as well. Cooling place and nice view, worth to visit it."Nantou.Cingjing Farm97.1 km from Yuanchang TownshipHighlights: ·Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enter the Qingjing Farm, located at an altitude of 1,600~2,100 meters above sea level, where the four seasons present a variety of flavors.·You can roll, play, and chase in the green grass, and you can't miss one of the farm's activities: the sheep show.·Take a stroll along the high-altitude viewing trail and enjoy the beautiful view of the central peaks.△ Qingjing Farm is situated between the mountains, all the way up the hill from Puli, and the scenery is spread out on both sides of the road leading to the Hohhuan Mountain. Inside the farm, there are several zones including sheep herding zone, cattle herding zone, and high-cooling vegetable and fruit zone, each with its own distinctive architecture, which makes you feel like you are in Europe.△ Comfortable and beautiful green grassland, you can lie on the grass and look at the blue sky, adults and children can play in the large grassland, chasing the passionate sun. The daily scheduled animal show allows you to have further contact with the animals, enjoy the nourishment given to your soul by the mountains, the sky and the grass on the green grassland, and leave behind wonderful memories.△ The Qingjing Sky Trail is 1.68 kilometers long, and it is a gentle downhill walk from north to south, which is considered to be a trail for the whole family. There are nine trails planned for the whole area of Qingjing Farm, but the Qingjing Sky Trail has the most expansive view.Show Less
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