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Shimen Reservoir in Taoyuan’s Daxi District is a major source of water supply for Northern Taiwan. Known for its delightful scenery, it offers opportunities for a variety of leisure activities, including boating. Visitors to Daxi also enjoy the town’s suspension footbridge, historic houses, handcrafted traditional toys, festivities, and time-honored culinary delights, such as dried tofu, peanut brittle, and sweet tofu pudding.

Visit Yong’an Harbor in Taoyuan’s Xinwu District for fresh seafood. The newly opened Yong’an Conch Cultural Park opens a fascinating window on Hakka fishery. There you can learn about beach seining, blowing conch shells, and stone-weir fishing.

Mt. Lala in Fuxing District, with its rich natural resources, boasts an abundance of Taiwan red cypresses. The name of the indigenous village of Balung there means “cypress” or “fallen mighty tree.” Photographers gravitate toward the misty environs of Mt. Jiaoban to capture its nightscapes. The Skywalk of Xiaowulai is an 11-meter-long platform suspended over a waterfall, enabling us to marvel at the power of nature at close range. The valley of Balung is particularly worth visiting during cherry blossom season. These places deserve to be on the list of every visitor who wishes to experience Taiwan’s distinctive charm. 

Harvesting Lotus Seeds, Guanyin (Liao Liangxiang)

Guanyin District is home to many leisure farms and lotus gardens. In high summer, the seas of lotus blooms here is stunningly beautiful.

Lalashan National Forest Recreation Area (Wang Zhaogui)

Mt. Lala (Lalashan) is home to many gigantic ancient trees. We feel humbled when looking up to admire the epic grandeur of these green giants.

Furen Temple, Daxi (Wang Liwen)

Daxi District is home to religious ceremonies such as parades in celebration of General Guan Yu’s birthday. The fanfares on these festive occasions are part of the collective memory of local people.

Daxi Old Street (Shu Wei)

The terraced houses on Daxi’s Old Street exude an old-world charm. The beauty of history beckons at every turn here.