No climbing. Wuling Pavilion at Hehuanshan is the highest accessible point on Taiwan’s highway system, offering sweeping views of rolling peaks and dramatic alpine scenery. The iconic gateway marks an elevation of 3,275 meters, making it a popular stop for travelers seeking fresh mountain air and unforgettable panoramas above the clouds.

A scenic highland retreat known for its fresh mountain air, vast green meadows, and peaceful atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy close encounters with sheep, panoramic views of the Central Mountain Range, and charming European-style architecture, making it a popular getaway for nature lovers and families.

Mist plaza Whether you are on your way to Hehuanshan or heading back to Sun Moon Lake, Mist Plaza will make a perfect stopover, where there is a balanced mix of shops, restaurants and cafes. During the day, you will find a myriad of restaurants serving food freshly prepared on the spot such as “Urn Chicken” (a whole chicken roasted in a barrel) and Yunnan cuisine. The Starbucks store here sits at 1743.5 meters, making it the highest-elevation location of the chain in Taiwan. At Mist Plaza, most shops are closed for the night, but the almighty 7-11 is open 24/7 and ready to warm your stomach at all times. After filling your tummy nice and full, take a look at the souvenir shops, where you would find handicrafts carefully made by local aborigines. If you have some more time to spare, have a stroll around the garden near the parking lot. When the weather is fair, the fantastic views allow you to admire the rolling hills and rugged mountains against the clear blue sky. Even on rainy days, the clouds hovering over the peaks in the drizzling rain will also give a romantic touch to the experience.

The Small Swiss Garden in Cingjing is a charming landscaped park featuring colorful flower beds, winding paths, and tranquil ponds. Often called “Taiwan’s Little Switzerland,” it offers a picturesque alpine ambiance with gentle breezes, romantic night illuminations, and photo-friendly scenery perfect for a relaxing stroll.

Wushe Incident began in 1930 and was the last major uprising against Japanese imperial control. After this indigenous insurrection, rebellions stopped using violence as a political means and instead turned to social movements. The uprising took place in the Renai Township of Nantou. In response to long-term oppression by the colonial Japanese forces , the Seediq (賽德克) indigenous group attacked their village, killing over 130 Japanese people. The Japanese colonizers then led a relentless counter-attack, killing more than 1,000 Seediq aborigines with bombs, cannons and toxic gas. The leader of Seediq warriors, Mona Rudao (莫那魯道), ended up committing suicide by shooting himself with a pistol to keep the armed forces from capturing him alive. Hundreds of his people also hung themselves to death. The colonial government was under fire after the Wushe Incident, and criticism was voiced both from within Japan and abroad for their inhumane way of suppressing the rebels, leading to many changes in aboriginal policy. In memory of the braveness of Seediq aborigines and the contribution of their greatest leader, the government set up a monument within Wushe Incident Memorial Park. In 2011, the historical epic film “Warriors of the Rainbow: Seediq Bale (賽德克．巴萊)” – a panegyric to the Wushe Uprising – hit the theaters, paying tribute and bring attention to this vanishing piece of history.