Top rated National forests in New Taipei, Taiwan to elevate your visit (Updated December, 2023)

Xianglin Giant Tree

Tourist attraction

👍👍 An iconic 2300 years old tree that tells us how tiny and short our existence is on this planet.

4.70 (740 reviews) (~204.01 km from centre)

Alishan National Forest Recreation Area

National forest

Picturesque recreational area known for its alpine forests, walking paths & sweeping mountain views.

4.60 (38.5K reviews) (~204.86 km from centre)

Daxueshan National Forest Recreation Area

National forest

Popular island hiking destination with a variety of trees, abundant birds & scenic mountain views.

4.60 (4.7K reviews) (~127.86 km from centre)

Guanwu National Forest Recreation Area

National forest

907 hectares of high-altitude forest for hiking, with seasonal cherry blossoms & a visitors center.

4.60 (3.9K reviews) (~97.1 km from centre)

Wuling National Forest Recreation Area

National forest

👍 武陵國家森林遊樂區位於中橫宜蘭支線上七家灣溪上游，地處臺中市和平區與宜蘭縣大同鄉交界處海拔1800公尺。武陵國家森林遊樂區內有「武陵四秀」之稱的品田山、池有山、桃山及喀拉業山所環抱，當然來到這裡千萬不要錯過桃山步道。步道可通往桃山瀑布及桃山主峰、池有山及品田山，遊樂區除了瀑布及山林之外，這裡也是自然生...

4.60 (603 reviews) (~94.17 km from centre)

Shuiyang Forest

National forest

Popular hiking & camping spot at a lake among dead trees, created following an earthquake in 1999.

4.60 (595 reviews) (~197.98 km from centre)

Manyueyuan National Forest Recreation Area

National forest

Sprawling mountain forest park with hiking trails & campsites, accessible by bus or taxi.

4.50 (8.4K reviews) (~47.65 km from centre)

Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area

National forest

Vast, picturesque forest featuring mountains & valleys, plus lakes, waterfalls & nature trails.

4.50 (7.6K reviews) (~73.4 km from centre)

內洞國家森林遊樂區

National forest

Protected forest with looped hiking trails, 60+ varieties of ferns & a series of waterfalls.

4.50 (4.4K reviews) (~41.91 km from centre)

Guo Shushu macaques ecological zones

Ecological park

😐 Great place to see wild monkeys up close. They charge 100nt per person, but give you a ticket to exchange for coffee or another drink. You can exchange 2 tickets for a large plastic bottle of bubbles that is shaped like a monkey. I have limited Chinese, but was able to communicate enough to understa...

4.50 (1.8K reviews) (~146.49 km from centre)