Alicia ChongMany visit Taiwan for the food, the mild to warm temperatures and its signature bubble teas. When the weather starts to cool off for the year-end season though, there is yet another new natural attraction to consider: watching maple leaves in a myriad of warm colours fall ever so gently to the ground.
Autumn happens relatively late for Taiwan, starting from mid-September and lasting to December, giving those who missed the sightings in other destinations like South Korea and Japan, a second chance.
With plenty of nature to see in Taiwan, you will be able to catch the ‘fall’ action from cities to the more distant, scenic countryside. So, if you are in Taiwan for the season, do check out these best places to see autumn leaves below!
1. Taipei
Best time to visit: Mid Oct – Nov
Best Autumn Viewing Spots in Taipei: Yangmingshan
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2. Chiayi
Best time to visit: Nov – Dec
Best Autumn Viewing Spots in Chiayi: Alishan Forest Recreation Area
Image Credit: Taiwan1912
3. Nantou
Best time to visit: Oct – Dec
Best Autumn Viewing Spots in Nantou: Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area
Image Credit: 禮名畫的生活旅遊日記 FB
Image Credit: YELLOW Mao, Huang Mao
4. Hualien
Best time to visit: Dec – Jan
Best Autumn Viewing Spots in Hualien: Taroko National Park
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5. Taichung
Best time to visit: Nov – Dec
Best Autumn Viewing Spots in Taichung: Wuling Farm
Image Credit: Arlene Hsu
6. Tainan
Best time to visit: Nov – Dec
Best Autumn Viewing Spots in Tainan: Hongye Park
Image Credit: General Office of Hubei Provincial People’s Government
7. Taoyuan
Best time to visit: Nov – Dec
Best Autumn Viewing spots in Taoyuan: Shimen Reservoir
Image Credit: Taiwan Tourism Bureau
