Four wonders of Taiping Mountain: hot springs, snow scenes, sea of clouds, and bouncing cars
Explore the world’s only “Silent Mountain Trail”!
Take a bouncing car through the deep forest at an altitude of 2,200 meters.
Listen to the purest raindrops, birdsong, and fallen leaves on the Cuifeng Lake Trail,
There is also Hato-no-Ze Dream Hot Springs, which is comparable to the Blue Lagoon in Iceland.
Make the most unforgettable memories of the scenery in Victoria Mountain!
- Four wonders of Taiping Mountain: hot springs, snow scenes, sea of clouds, and bouncing cars
- Map of Taiping Mountain attractions
- Taiping Shan recommends must-visit attractions
- The Four Seasons of Taiping Mountain: A Scenic Guide
- The Four Seasons of Taiping Mountain: How to Dress
- Taipingshan Park Information
- Victoria Peak ticket price
- Frequently asked questions about chartered buses in Taiping Mountain
Located in the Taiping Mountain Forest Recreation Area of Datong Township, with an area of more than 12,000 hectares, the whole area has the Nanhu Mountain Range, the Sanxing Mountain Range, and the branch veins of Daba Jianshan, which is famous for its abundance of red cypress and cypress, and has been listed as one of the three major forest farms in Taiwan along with Alishan and Baxian Mountain. Its four seasons are different, and the spring flowers are colorful; When autumn is high and cool, the sunrise and sea of clouds are the most unforgettable. The altitude difference in this area is very large, and the climate from subtropical to cold zone is numerous, and the tree species in each forest zone are complex and the materials are beautiful.
Landscapes in the area include Hato-no-Ze Hot Spring (formerly Ninze Hot Spring), Forest Paradise, Forest Bathing Trail, Wildlife Sanctuary, and Lake Cuifeng. In addition, due to the difference in height, the scenery of the autumn leaves changes in the four seasons, and in autumn, the fiery red maple trees bring brilliant colors to Taihei Mountain. In addition, mountain cherry blossoms, plums, apricots, and Taipingshan white cherry blossoms also show different styles with the four seasons, which is very charming.
A small reminder for Taiping Mountain Dream players
Victoria Peak recommended route arrangement
Map of Taiping Mountain attractions
Taiping Shan recommends must-visit attractions
** Click on the name of the attraction to learn more **
Hato-no-sawa hot springs ⭐⭐
Taiwan’s version of Iceland’s blue sea, a secret hot spring in the mountains
| Recommended length of stay: 1 hour
Hato-no-sawa nature trail
The difficulty is easy and suitable for family visits
| Round-trip walking time: 1 hour
Bailing Giant Tree ⭐
A giant tree made of three red cypress trees, a popular check-in spot
| Recommended stay time: 15 minutes
See the Sunny Nostalgia Trail
Take on the rope bridge and visit the forest rails
| Round-trip walking time: 1 hour
Cypress primeval forest trail
In summer, you can see the red maple and visit the shrine Zhenangong during the Japanese occupation
| Round-trip walking time: 50 minutes
Zhen’an Palace
Walk up the 496 steps along the cypress primeval forest trail
| Recommended stay time: 20 minutes
Hemlock Forest Nature Trail
It is connected to the cypress primeval forest trail, which is gentle and easy to walk
| Round-trip walking time: 2.5 hours
Bouncing car ⭐⭐⭐
Take a ride from Taiping Villa to Maoxing and experience the small train wandering through the mountains and forests
| One-way ride time: 20 minutes
Maoxing nostalgic trail
The trail is gentle and not difficult, and you can walk along the ancient timber track
| Round-trip walking time: 30 minutes
Cuifeng Lake ⭐⭐⭐
Taiwan’s largest alpine lake, cloudy and mist-shrouded, the reflection is dreamy
| Walking time around the lake: 3 hours
Wangyang Mountain Trail
Overlooking Guishan Island in the distance, the difficulty is medium, and it is recommended to see the sunrise
| Round-trip walking time: 1.5 hours
Taiwan Beech Trail ⭐⭐⭐
In autumn, you must visit the secret realm of the Golden Forest, the difficulty is medium, and it can be determined by physical strength
| Round-trip walking time: 3 hours
The Four Seasons of Taiping Mountain: A Scenic Guide
Spring (March to May) Spring buds are fresh and the mountains are full of greenery
In spring, the Taiping Mountain is covered with new green leaves, and the clouds and mist between the valleys are light and misty. During this period, the warm climate awakens the flowers and trees in the mountains and forests, and plants such as cherry blossoms and azaleas bloom to form a gorgeous sea of flowers. The occasional spring rain brings a faint mist, making the scenery in the valley more poetic and full of life.
Summer (June to August) Enjoy the purple leaves and maples all over the mountain
In summer, Taiping Mountain is a popular summer resort, because of the high altitude, cool temperature, in addition to the special maple scenery, different from the ordinary maple leaves, on both sides of the central staircase of Taiping Mountain, purple leaf maple, in the summer blooming purple new leaves, forming a fiery red beauty.
Autumn (September to October) Visit the Golden Forest Trail
In autumn, Taiping Mountain is famous for its unique beech scenery, walking into the golden secret path hidden between the mountain edges, the swaying miscanthus grass in the valley, when the sun shines obliquely, the whole golden miscanthus undulates with the wind, the magnificent scenery is unforgettable.
Winter (December to February) is a beautiful snow-white wonderland
In winter, Taiping Mountain is a holy place for chasing snow in the north, whenever the cold snap hits, there is often a chance of snowfall, the snow scene covers the ridges and treetops, and there are often rime, ice waterfalls and other scenes, making Taiping Mountain a silvery dream world full of mystery.
The Four Seasons of Taiping Mountain: How to Dress
Spring (March to May)
The average temperature is around 5°C to 12°C, so it is recommended to layer multiple thick long-sleeved clothes and trousers and a thick jacket, although it is much warmer during the day than in winter, the temperature difference between day and night is large, and the sun may still be cold like winter when the sun goes down.
Summer (June to August)
The average temperature is about 13°C to 18°C, it is recommended to wear short-sleeved clothes and long pants, and bring a light jacket and sun hat.
Autumn (September to October)
The average temperature is about 8°C to 15°C, it is recommended to layer multiple long-sleeved clothes and trousers and a thick jacket, similar to the type of climate in spring, but the sun is warmer, so the difference between day and night temperature will be more obvious, and it is still important to keep warm.
Winter (December to February)
The average temperature is about 3°C to 7°C, wear multiple layers of heavy, warm long-sleeved clothing and long pants, and when the cold snap hits, you need to wear warm clothing such as a beanie, gloves, scarves and other warm clothing.
Taipingshan Park Information
Tai Ping Shan Forest Recreation Area opening hours
Weekdays (Monday~Friday): 06:00~20:00
Holidays (Saturday~Sunday), national holidays and summer vacation: 04:00~20:00
Dream player reminder
▌The ticket sales station stops selling tickets at 18:00 every day, and the park closes at 20:00.
▌The park is closed for one day on Chinese New Year’s Eve, and no accommodation is provided on Chinese New Year’s Eve.
Hato-no-sawa (Ninzawa) Onsen Opening hours
Monday~Sunday: 09:00~19:00
Dream player reminder
▌The open-air hot spring SPA is closed on Wednesdays.
Hato-no-sawa Onsen boiled egg trough Opening hours
Monday~Sunday: 09:00~18:00
Dream player reminder
▌There is a sales department on site to sell eggs and corn, and bamboo baskets are available for rent.
▌Boiling time: about 12 minutes for eggs, about 20 minutes for corn.
Green Peaks Scenic Road opening hours
04/01~09/30：04:00~16:00
10/01~03/31：05:00~16:00
Dream player reminder
▌In case of dense fog, strong winds, heavy rain, snowfall, etc., which affect driving safety, vehicles are prohibited from passing.
▌Boiling time: about 12 minutes for eggs, about 20 minutes for corn.
Victoria Peak ticket price
Taiping Shan Forest Recreation Area
| Ticket type: | fare | remark | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full ticket | Not a holiday | 150 RMB | Those who enter the park on non-holidays or those who take public transportation regardless of holidays and have a ticket stub. |
| holiday | 200 RMB | Visitors to the park on holidays. | |
| half fare | 100 RMB | Students (with student ID), children aged 7-12 years. Uniformed personnel with certificates. | |
| Full group ticket | 150 RMB | For groups of more than 20 people, half tickets and preferential tickets are not included. | |
| Preferential tickets | $10 | Seniors over 65 years old with their national identity card. Children 3-6 years old. | |
| Starlight Ticket | $50 | Hot spring area only: After 16:00 p.m. every day, you can purchase a starlight ticket to enter the park. Not applicable from the first day to the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. | |
| Admission is free | $0 | Children aged 0-2 are free of charge. | |
Hato-no-sawa hot spring (Ninzawa hot spring) | Open-air hot spring spa, open-air naked bath area
| Ticket type: | fare | remark | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter (October ~ March) | Full ticket | 250 RMB | Open-air hot spring spa, open-air naked bath area (choose one) |
| Preferential tickets | 150 RMB | Open-air hot spring spa, open-air naked bath area (choose one) Seniors over 65 years old with their national identity card. Children aged 6~12 and children under 6 years old are free of charge, and each tourist can carry a maximum of two free children. | |
| Summer (April~September) | Full ticket | 150 RMB | Open-air hot spring spa, open-air naked bath area (choose one) |
| Preferential tickets | 100 RMB | Open-air hot spring spa, open-air naked bath area (choose one) Seniors over 65 years old with their national identity card. Children aged 6~12 and children under 6 years old are free of charge, and each tourist can carry a maximum of two free children. | |
** There is no time limit. Bring your own swimwear/cap/towel. Mineral water, shampoo, body soap, lockers, hair dryers, cold sinks, and vanities are provided.
Hato-no-sawa hot spring (Ninzawa hot spring) | Hot spring bathhouse
| Ticket type: | fare | remark | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soup house | Winter October-March | 700 RMB | Admission must be made within 10 minutes after ticket purchase. The hot spring pool is 1.8m*1.5m, limited to 2 people. |
| Summer from April to September | 500 RMB | Admission must be made within 10 minutes after ticket purchase. The hot spring pool is 1.8m*1.5m, limited to 2 people. | |
Bouncing car
| Ticket type: | fare | remark |
|---|---|---|
| Full ticket | 180 RMB | Those over the age of 12 and under the age of 65 should purchase a full ticket. |
| Preferential tickets | 120 RMB | Children over 3 years old and under 12 years old. Persons over 65 years of age, upon presentation of identity documents. |
| Admission is free | $0 | Children under 3 years old. |
** Tickets are round-trip tickets.
** The second and fourth Tuesdays of each month are the maintenance days, and the bouncing car will be suspended (the next day will be the maintenance day if it is a national holiday).