Taiwan
12 Best Parks & Nature in Taiwan
The parks and natural escapes travelers rate highest across Taiwan, with what makes each worth the trip.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers in Taiwan. Refreshed monthly.
Love River
Park & nature · KaohsiungThe Love River flows through the heart of Kaohsiung, lined with promenades, parks, and cultural landmarks.
Read our full guide →Daan Forest Park
Park & nature · TaipeiDaan Forest Park is a 26-hectare public green space in the Da'an District of Taipei, bordered by Xinyi Road, Heping E.
Read our full guide →Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
Park & nature · TaipeiSongshan Cultural and Creative Park is a vast cultural complex in Taipei, originally a tobacco factory.
Read our full guide →Huashan 1914 Creative Park
Park & nature · TaipeiHuashan 1914 Creative Park is a multi-purpose park in Zhongzheng District, Taipei. It offers artists a place to develop their creations and non-profit organizations a venue to hold activities.
Read our full guide →Central Park (Kaohsiung)
Park & nature · KaohsiungCentral Park is a lush green space in the heart of Kaohsiung's commercial district, offering a serene retreat amid the urban bustle.
Read our full guide →Taichung Park
Park & nature · TaichungTaichung Park is the oldest park in Taichung, located in the North District. It features an artificial lake covering 13,530 m² with two adjacent pavilions built to commemorate the 1908 Crossway Railway.
Read our full guide →Taichung Botanical Garden
Park & nature · TaichungTaichung Botanical Garden is a sprawling green space dedicated to tropical and subtropical flora.
Read our full guide →Shoushan (Kaohsiung)
Park & nature · KaohsiungShoushan, also known as Monkey Mountain, is a coastal nature reserve that provides a rugged escape from the city.
Read our full guide →Lotus Pond, Kaohsiung
Park & nature · KaohsiungLotus Pond is a man-made lake in Kaohsiung's Zuoying District, famous for its concentration of temples and pagodas along its shores.
Read our full guide →Xindian River Park
Park & nature · XindianFree entryXindian River Park is a lush green space stretching along the banks of the Xindian River in New Taipei City.
Read our full guide →Jin Mian Shan Trail
Park & nature · NeihuFree entryJin Mian Shan Trail is a hidden gem in the Neihu district of Taipei, perfect for nature lovers seeking a short but rewarding hike.
Read our full guide →Xin Dian Hermeishan Hiking Trail
Park & nature · XindianFree entryThe Xin Dian Hermeishan Hiking Trail is a tranquil pathway that winds along the Bitan River in the Xindian District of New Taipei City.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the parks and natural escapes in Taiwan?
Love River in Kaohsiung is the most reviewed, with 1,134 traveler reviews and a 3.9 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Taiwan's parks and natural escapes is worth going out of your way for?
Daan Forest Park in Taipei rates highest at 4.3 out of 5 across 907 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Taiwan has the most parks and natural escapes?
Kaohsiung, with 4 on this list, ahead of Taipei on 3. The list spans 5 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these parks and natural escapes free to visit?
Yes, 3: Xindian River Park, Jin Mian Shan Trail, Xin Dian Hermeishan Hiking Trail. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of parks and natural escapes ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 417 tracked places in Taiwan. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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