2026 Heping District Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in July)

Super shocking giant arm sculpture, surrounded by shed blue sky and bursting green lush forest, a second through the fairy tale world! 😲🖐️ Camera shutter to be handy, ~ especially recommended like outdoor, camping must bookmark check-in! However, I have to remind you that there are no washrooms nearby, and some narrow roads will not be easy for cars. If your driving skills are not good, do not go there, safety first! 🚗💦 It is recommended to stay at least 15 minutes to slowly take pictures and chill, if the weather is good, more time, and you can walk on the trail to heal the mountain scenery ~ [Shooting Tips] · The most beautiful light: noon sunshine enough, the photo level sense burst · Equipment recommendation: Mobile phone/camera wide angle lens [Location Information] Location: Giant Arm Sculpture (Navigate to the nearest camping area is recommended) Address: Natural mountain forest area, far from the city, remember to check the location before checking in Opening hours: Open all day, natural public attractions Transportation: Hiking or skilled driving is recommended Whether you want to have a super kill dynamic or feel the chill vibe in the mountains, this god-level mountain photo spot will not disappoint you! 🌲🖐️ Feel free to pull your friends to open a new page of photo album 🫶 #GiantHand

#AugustDestinations2025 Yuanyang Lake in Fushoushan is not only one of Taiwan's renowned alpine lakes, but also a prime location for photography, hiking, and seasonal scenery. Located within Fushoushan Farm in Heping District, Taichung City, Yuanyang Lake is a high-altitude lake situated at an altitude of approximately 2,600 meters. Surrounded by mountains, it winds along the slopes, creating a picturesque scene shrouded in mist year-round. The lake's name evokes the image of "mandarin ducks flying in pairs." The shimmering sunlight and the reflections of alpine fir, spruce, and arrow bamboo create a fairyland. The trail around the lake offers a variety of flowers and alpine trees. In autumn, the surrounding maples and bald cypresses transform into vibrant colors of red, yellow, and orange, adorning the lake's surface. The calm waters, like a mirror, reflect the blue sky, white clouds, and surrounding tree shadows, creating a vibrant scene reminiscent of an oil painting. Due to its high altitude, the lake is often shrouded in mist. On clear days, you can enjoy the magnificent contrast between the mountains and the lake. When the fog rises, the scenery becomes a fairyland that will make you linger. The lakeside scenery changes with the seasons. In spring and summer, the lakeshore is lush and green with wildflowers in full bloom. In autumn, the maple leaves turn red and the colorful forests intersperse. In winter, the lake is occasionally covered in snow, creating a fairytale-like world. Next time you visit Fushou Mountain, don't forget to make time to visit Yuanyang Lake, which is full of romantic legends.

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Walk across the Guguan Suspension Bridge and head to the right. The scene that comes into view seems as if you have arrived in Japan. There is an archway in front of the stairs with a plaque on it that reads "Meiji", and there is also a row of red lanterns on the left. These are all the clever installations of the hoteliers. During the Japanese occupation period, Guguan Hot Spring was called Meiji Hot Spring by the Japanese, and Guguan was also called Meiji because of the Meiji Hot Spring. It is divided into Upper Meiji (now Upper Guguan) and Lower Meiji (now Lower Guguan) according to the altitude. So this is also a way for hotel operators to market their hotels. If you walk up the stairs a few steps, you can see a clock tower on the right. It is about the height of a person and it is a wishing bell. Of course, this is also the arrangement of the hotel operator. You can also see the money thrown by tourists when making a wish in the wishing bell. Everyone hopes that the wishes they make can come true. This staircase is full of Japanese flavor. Many hot spring areas in Taiwan also create this Eastern Western style. Speaking of the wishing bell, I wish that everyone who makes a wish here will have their wishes come true. (20201119)

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 What is the post office like now? It must have some characteristics or combine local specialty culture or the post office building itself to undergo a major renovation to attract tourists. At present, some post offices in Taiwan are indeed attracting tourists to check in and take photos because of small changes. The Guguan Post Office is located next to the Hot Spring Cultural Center, and its characteristic is a large white dove installation. But what attracted me was not the big white pigeon, but the green and red mailboxes on both sides with the words "Qing Dynasty Post Office" written on them. I don’t know if it is really a mailbox left over from the Qing Dynasty or if it was specially made to attract people’s attention. If it is real, it might have been dug up by a thief in the middle of the night. Whether true or false, it attracts tourists' attention and achieves its promotional purpose. (20201121)

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 Daguan Pavilion is located at the highest point of Fushoushan Farm. Daguan Pavilion is a two-story wooden building with a cross-shaped layout. The first floor has an entrance hall, guard room, atrium, and study room. The second floor has a meeting room and an outdoor balcony. In front of the Daguan Pavilion there is a pond named Tianchi. It is named "Tianchi" because it is located on the top of the mountain and is as high as the sky. Daguan Pavilion is located in a remote area and there are few tourists on weekdays and even holidays, so it is not crowded like a vegetable market. Whether you relax or read and relax here, you will not be disturbed. Although the mountain is shrouded in fog all year round, the buildings themselves are still well maintained. Whenever we come to Wuling Farm for a tour, we will definitely stop by Lishan and the Daguan Pavilion and Tianchi of Fushoushan Farm. Even if it's a long journey, being able to enjoy such beautiful scenery here makes all the hard work worth it. (20210815)

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 The Sakura Landlocked Salmon is known as the "National Treasure Fish of Taiwan" and is only found in the upper tributaries of the Dajia River. The Taiwan Landlocked Salmon Ecological Center is under the management of Shei-Pa National Park and is located on the lower reaches of Qijiawan Creek. Due to years of continuous restoration and environmental protection promotion, the fish population is currently showing a gradual increase. In 2020, the number of salmon was counted to reach 13,000, setting a record high. The living habitat of the Sakura Landlocked Salmon requires rivers with a temperature below 17°C all year round to be nurtured, and the mountain spring water of Qijiawan Stream in Shei-Pa National Park provides clean and pollution-free water quality to continuously breed this "Taiwan National Treasure Fish." The Taiwan Sakura Landlocked Salmon Ecological Center also provides a detailed introduction to the restoration work of the landlocked salmon and how we can work together to protect this land. Not only the landlocked salmon, but all other creatures also need us humans to cherish and protect them so that they can continue to reproduce the next generation. (20210815)

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 I believe that any mountaineer who has climbed the Snow Mountain will be familiar with this place. Yes, this is the Snow Mountain trail entrance service station. Not only those who climb snow-capped mountains can come here. In fact, you can also drive to the parking lot below and climb a short flight of stairs to reach it. The platform in front of the service station at the trailhead has a broad view. When the weather is good, the mountains ahead are clear and green, giving you a refreshing feeling. Friends who climb snow-capped mountains need to watch the video teaching precautions in it. I have also watched the teaching video here before. All I knew was that after entering the trail entrance next to the reservoir, it was uphill all the way. Halfway up, my legs started to cramp and I almost felt like my life was racing. In addition, when you come to the service station, you cannot miss the reservoir next to it. When the weather is clear, the reflections of the blue sky, white clouds, green mountains and the service station will appear in the reservoir, which is very beautiful. Most tourists will also come to the reservoir and the trailhead to take photos. Of course, if you want to know more about the geographical location of the landscape in Shei-Pa National Park and Wuling Farm, information and inquiry services are also provided here. (20210815)

Location: Xueshankeng, Heping Township, Taichung County Introduction: This place used to be the Snow Mountain Garden Farm, and the Giant was a giant sculpture in the park at that time. Abandoned for more than 20 years. In recent years, it has become popular after being discovered by many internet bloggers and YT explorers. The movie Seediq Bale was filmed here. Because of the popularity of this place, the owner regularly tidies up the environment to allow tourists to visit in a good mood. Opening hours: All day Tickets: Free My thoughts: This giant's hand is very shocking to see in person. Not only does the giant's expression look scary, but it is also very huge. It is very suitable for parents and children to take many funny photos, and it is also a unique installation art attraction in Taiwan. Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 #LocalTour #Good Places for Families #familytravel #TaiwanLocalTour #Taichung #GiantHand

The address of the International Beef Store is here⬇ No. 14, Section 1, Heping E Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106 It's about a 1-minute walk from Guting Station, so it's very easy to access🚃🚶‍♀️ Various cuts of beef are sold here. Some are frozen, while others are sold raw, so it's fun just to look at them😳 Of course, they don't just sell beef, they also sell meatballs, lamb, pork, and chicken😊 This time, I came to buy beef tendons and fillets to make beef noodles! When cooked, the meat is very tender and not hard at all, very juicy, has a rich meaty flavor, and is very chewy😍 I definitely recommend buying meat from this store and cooking with it✨ By the way, you can buy dried beef (beef jerky) here, and it's very delicious, so I definitely recommend buying it and trying it😆 The flavors are black pepper, mildly spicy, hot, very spicy... and there's also a fruit flavor, and they're all very easy to eat︎💕 It also makes a great snack to go with your drinks! 🍻🍖😏❤ #Taiwan #InternationalBeefStore #HepingMen

#February Destinations 2026 Qianying Garden, located at an altitude of approximately 2000-2100 meters in Fushoushan Farm, Heping District, Taichung City, covers about 8 hectares and boasts over 6000 (or more than 1000) cherry trees of various varieties. It is a renowned high-altitude cherry blossom paradise in Taiwan, often referred to as "Taiwan's Little Switzerland." The park officially opened in 2019. Its name, "Qianying Garden," is a homophone for "connecting lovers," creating a romantic atmosphere. It opens annually on Valentine's Day (February 14th), with the cherry blossom season lasting from February to early April. The park features a rich variety of cherry blossoms: from February to March, there are pink seas of blossoms including Taiwan cherry, Showa cherry, and Fuji cherry; from March to April, there are Oshima cherry and Ukon cherry. The delicate pink petals dance in the mountain breeze, creating a dreamlike scene against the backdrop of the Central Mountain Range and blue skies. A circular walking trail (approximately 1300 meters) allows for easy strolling and flower viewing, and there are also viewing platforms offering panoramic views of the entire park. In recent years, the farm has incorporated local highland agricultural products, adding tea ceremonies and innovative cherry blossom viewing activities. Qianying Garden is not only a prime cherry blossom viewing spot, but also a pink wonderland for healing the soul in spring. It's suitable for couples, families, and photography enthusiasts. Visiting other farm attractions, such as Tianchi Lake, further enhances the travel experience. It's recommended to avoid weekend crowds and arrive early in the morning for the best views.

The Roma Traverse is located at the border between Heping District in Taichung City and Datong Township in Yilan County. It is an intermediate-level hiking route. The term 'Roma Traverse' refers to the ridge line stretching from Luoyewei Mountain to Mawuzanye County Mountain. Along the way, you will be accompanied by numerous peaks such as Nanhu Central Peak, Beierduan Peaks, Wuling Four Beauties, Xueshan Main and East Peaks, Zhijiayang, and the Great and Small Jian Mountains, making the journey far from lonely. The trail features giant tree clusters, iron fir forests, white wood forests, and a thousand-year-old sacred tree. Both mountain summits have third-order triangulation points, and the scenery along the way is rich and breathtaking. This approximately 10-kilometer journey is filled with challenges and surprises. Embark on this deep forest adventure to witness the charm of Roma Sacred Tree, Luoyewei Mountain, 2410 Peak, and Mawuzanye County Mountain. It will be an unforgettable experience that you will cherish forever.

Baxianshan Forest Recreation Area is located in Heping District, Taichung City. Its main peak rises to 2366 meters (approximately 8000 Taiwanese feet), hence the name "Baxian" (Eight Immortals). The area boasts lush forests, a refreshing and pleasant climate, and is traversed by the confluence of the Shiwen River and the Jiabao River. The rivers originate from deep mountain forests, their waters crystal clear, dotted with rocks of varying sizes, and babbling brooks. Rich in natural ecological resources and once one of Taiwan's three major forest farms, it possesses a rich forestry culture and is the perfect place for a weekend getaway and a chance to experience nature!

The Shaolai Trail is located in the Guguan Scenic Area of Heping District, Taichung City, along the Dajia River Valley. The trail spans approximately 1,500 meters and takes about an hour to complete. Its name is derived from the transliteration of a Tayal tribal leader's name, reflecting cultural significance. The trail is designed as a loop, connecting the Guguan Suspension Bridge and the Shaolai Suspension Bridge. Along the way, hikers can enjoy views of the Dajia River Valley and the surrounding mountain scenery. However, some sections of the trail are quite steep, with slopes exceeding 45 degrees in certain areas, making it a moderately challenging hiking route. Visitors are advised to assess their physical condition before embarking. The area is also home to hot spring resorts, offering a blend of natural landscapes and relaxing leisure experiences.

#November Destinations 2025 The Bailu Suspension Bridge, located in Heping District, Taichung City, spans the Dajia River and is approximately 250 meters long. From the bridge, one can enjoy panoramic views of the Dajia River Valley and the surrounding mountains, offering a wide and clear vista and making it an important local natural landmark. Walking across it allows you to feel the valley breeze and the fresh air, making it ideal for strolling, taking photos, and relaxing. The suspension bridge also serves as one of the entrances to the Baimaoshan Trail, often used by hikers as the starting point. The surrounding natural landscape remains pristine and tranquil, providing a space to focus on appreciating the natural scenery.

#Sign up for tripbest July Hotel Tester "Maple Valley 1956 Secret Garden" is located next to Lishan Hotel and is named after its location at an altitude of 1956 meters. Standing on the observation deck, you can also enjoy the sacred ridges of the Snow Mountain Range and the Central Mountain Range. Maple Valley has planted a variety of maple trees, so in addition to autumn, you can also enjoy the different and unique maple leaf scenery when visiting here in other seasons. Address: No. 91, Zhongzheng Road, Heping District, Taichung City

#Register tripbest July hotel test sleeper #Taichung Peace Street #Taichung Third Market #Yu Sheng Palace 170725 (3) Take a bus from Shuinan Market to the Third Market. After eating, we walked to the third market. Wow! It was really hot 🥵🫨😵💫 when I walked back out, went to the next Peace Street, although the cover is not so hot, but the goods inside than Shui Nan and upward market more suitable for me 😐😑🥲! It's no different from Temple Street in Mong Kok 😂😅! Then I went to eat a bowl of red meat soup, similar to a bowl of meat soup with several pieces of meat, quite tasty! I want to go to the open-air attractions again, but I really can't stand it. If I don't go indoors again at the next stop, I'm afraid I'll really have a heat stroke 😵💫🫨🥵!

Pingyan Mountain is located in Heping Township, Taichung City, and is part of the Central Mountain Range. The Pingyan Mountain traverse, combined with Duojatun Mountain, is also known as the "Pingdu Traverse." While traverses are often long and exhausting, this route can be surprisingly relaxing, romantic, and luxurious. Starting from the trailhead at Qingye Farm Orchard, hikers step onto a soft carpet of pine needles. The trail is wide and easy to walk, with beautiful forest scenery. Although the initial section requires navigating through mixed woodlands, silvergrass, and arrow bamboo forests, the path becomes more open after passing through Wild Boar Pond and Pingyan Pond. Hikers then walk along a spacious firebreak trail, where the view gradually opens up, offering stunning vistas of Dabajianshan, Nanhu Mountain peaks, Zhongyangjian Mountain, and the Holy Ridge. This traverse route truly lives up to its reputation as the "Observation Deck of Taiwan's Hundred Peaks." The return journey passes through Songfeng Ridge and exits at Shengguang Trailhead, where a shuttle truck takes hikers back to their accommodations. Walking on the wide pine needle carpet with beautiful forest scenery, hikers can enjoy breathtaking views of Taiwan's Hundred Peaks on clear days, making up for the regret of not being able to climb them. Along the way, unknown wild mushrooms and small flowers add charm to the journey. The Pingdu Traverse, with its mountain views and serene atmosphere, is truly a soul-cleansing adventure.

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 We drove a long distance to Taichung to visit the so-called secret place of mountain friends, and visited the giant who had been buried for many years and stretched out his hands to shout, as well as the nearby Shansu forest, which is said to be the largest in Taiwan. The Giant's Hand art installation is hidden in the Shansu Forest of Snow Mountain National Park. The creator used a giant with his left hand and right leg exposed above the ground, and his delicate facial expressions of twisted and painful expressions to make us empathize with the devastating natural disaster. I feel that the inspiration for this creation came from a protest against the earthquake disaster. The San Su Forest is located in Taoshan Tribe in Heping District, Taichung. It is the traditional hunting ground of the Atayal people and is also the largest and most primitive San Su forest that can be found in Taiwan, covering an estimated area of ​​50 hectares. The mountain sedge grows in clusters as fiery and tea-like shapes on tree trunks or crowns, with clusters of varying heights scattered in the cool and humid low- and medium-altitude forests, rising and falling like bursting green fireworks.

#2月好地方2025 Lishan Jesus Church is one of the churches built by Chiang Kai-shek. It is currently maintained and managed by the Taiwan Presbyterian Church. Madame Soong Mei-ling personally planted a total of 12 camellia trees on both sides of the entrance to represent the 12 disciples of Jesus. The receptionist was a preacher from the Presbyterian Church. He was very cordial in entertaining us and explained the history of Lishan Jesus Church. At present, Lishan Jesus Church mainly focuses on receiving visiting tourists and preaching the gospel. Local Christians meet in their respective local churches. For announcements of activities at Lishan Jesus Church (such as group weddings), please consult the Presbyterian Church. Visitors can also donate freely according to their own wishes. You can also support local dried fruits and take some gift boxes home. Address: No. 5, Fushou Road, Heping District, Taichung City, Taiwan #TaiwanTravel #Taichung

For a romantic Valentine's Day, a hot spring trip is highly recommended. Guguan Hot Spring, located at the western end of the Central Cross-Island Highway in Taiwan, was originally a guesthouse for Japanese police officers in Taiwan. The hot spring water has a pH value of 7.6, making it a mildly alkaline carbonated spring. It is colorless, odorless, clear, and free of sulfur smell, which is particularly favored by women. It has become one of Taiwan's famous hot spring attractions. Guguan Hot Spring is easily accessible by taking bus No. 152 from Taiwan Boulevard in Taichung directly to the terminal station. The fare is very affordable, and the buses run frequently, allowing for a day trip. The hot spring area has many hotels, including those with Japanese or Southeast Asian styles, where you can stay, rest, and enjoy the hot springs, as well as public baths. The cost is around NT$250. Additionally, the food here is excellent, especially the sturgeon and trout dishes, which are delicious and reasonably priced. This Valentine's Day, let a trip to Guguan Hot Spring be an unforgettable holiday for you.

#2024TravelReview Shaolai Suspension Bridge is located in Guguan Park in Taichung. According to legend, the ancestors of the Atayal tribe originally lived beside the Shaolai River Valley. The name of the tribe’s chief was "Shaolai", so the bridge was named Shaolai Suspension Bridge. From the suspension bridge, you can see the magnificent Dajia River Valley. The Shaolai Trail is 1,500 meters long and is a green trail full of phytoncides. Location: Heping District, Taichung City, Taiwan #TaiwanTravel #TaichungAttractions

#November2024 Meiji Hot Spring Old Street is one of the environmental facilities of the time-honored hotel Guguan Meiji Hot Spring Hotel. The stone steps here combine Japanese lanterns, Japanese wishing ema, wishing bells and other elements, with a strong Japanese style, giving you the feeling of being in Japan. The entrance of Guguan Suspension Bridge is at the end of Meiji Hot Spring Old Street, located on the bank of Dajia River at an altitude of about 800 meters. The bridge is about 95 meters long and 1.5 meters wide. With the embellishment of lights, it has also become a night check-in attraction. Address: No. 17, Wenquan Lane, Section 1, Dongguan Road, Heping District, Taichung City, Taiwan #sunway #TaichungAttractions #TaichungTravel

#OctoberGoodDestinations2024 The Giant's Hand of Taoshan Tribe is also a secret spot that has become popular in recent years. Some say that the origin of the Giant's Hand is to commemorate the workers who died, while others say that it was originally a farm or a garden, and the owner at the time commissioned an artist to design it. Riding a bike up the mountain is easier than driving to work because you can reach your destination directly. Driving a car with a low chassis is really easy to crush the floor. This attraction is a must-have for those who like to collect strange attractions. Address: Taoshan Tribe, Heping District, Taichung City, Taiwan, China #TaiwanAttractions #100TravelWays

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The giant hand sculpture, also known as 巨人之手#campingglamping 📍424 Heping District Taichung City Taiwan

It's a rare opportunity to visit the Daxueshan Forest Recreation Area in Taichung. We drove for more than two hours from the city to see the beautiful scenery of the 2,275-meter-high mountain. Unfortunately, God was not kind to us. After we arrived, a heavy thunderstorm that seemed to last forever trapped us in the tourist center. Although we couldn't go anywhere, the scenery in the rain was a rare experience. Not bad

Valentine's Day is coming soon, so I'd like to share with you the hotel where our family stayed when we went to Guguan for Father's Day for your reference. I searched Trip before leaving and was attracted by this Greek-style hot spring hotel. The room rate includes "one night and two meals", and the CP value is really high. It rained heavily that day, but luckily we booked this offer so we could have a comfortable vacation. Our family of 2 adults and 1 child chose a 4-person family room. The room is very spacious, clean and comfortable without any musty smell... Each room has its own hot spring pool, and the family room has both hot and cold pools, which makes us feel as comfortable as being in Japan in an instant. In addition to the hot springs in the room, there is also a public bath outside (swimming suit required). If you like to watch the stars outdoors, you can choose the outdoor public pool... There are plenty of parking spaces, and the price of one parking and two meals is... worth recommending... There is a Guguan Suspension Bridge next to it (currently under maintenance until the end of August) where you can go for a walk... Friends who are interested can go to Guguan to soak in the hot springs... Address: No. 31, Branch Lane, Section 1, Dongguan Road, Heping District, Taichung City #GuguanHotspring #Guguan #Hotspringhotel #Taichungtourism #Localtourism #Goodplaceforfamily #Valentine'sDayRecommendation #OneStadiumTwoMeals #familytravel

For this trip, the company arranged a 2-day team-building tour to Wuling Farm. We chose to stay at the versatile "Wuling Fuye" and shared it with Trip friends for reference. The hotel is located next to Wuling Farm, about 1,700 meters above sea level, a summer resort with fresh and cool air. Wuling Farm has beautiful flowers in all seasons. You can enjoy the beautiful starry sky if you stay overnight on the mountain. Summer vacation is coming soon, so you can arrange a small trip. There are many styles of rooms, including 3-person rooms and 4-person rooms, which are a good choice for family travel. The hotel has a SPA pool, steam room and oven for guests to use. This time we stayed in a double room. The room has a bathtub. For environmental protection, the hotel does not provide disposable amenities. There are large and small bath towels and shampoo/shower gel available. Maybe because the water pressure in mountainous areas is a bit unstable, it is recommended not to take a shower too late even in summer. It will still be cool at night in mountainous areas. Here is your reference. Address: No. 3-16, Wuling Road, Heping District, Taichung City (there is a direct bus from Yilan Railway Station) #中横路 #家庭好去地方 #热夏好去地方 #familytravel #武陵农民 #夏避地地