Travel Date: 2025/01/04
Looking for a magical destination that’s perfect for fall and winter? The hidden gem of bald cypress trees in Sanwan, Miaoli, is a must-visit spot that has recently gained popularity! With free admission and breathtaking lakeside scenery, this place is ideal for photos.
From November to January, the bald cypress trees in Sanwan transform into stunning shades of golden yellow and orange-red.
If you drive, be mindful of the narrow road leading to the Bald Cypress Forest. It’s only wide enough for one car.
You can park at the entrance of the alley and walk to reach the area. While the round trip takes about 30 to 40 minutes and can be a bit of a workout due to slopes, the scenic path makes it worthwhile.
There is actually a parking area close to the trees, but it might take a while to drive there since the narrow road makes it difficult when encountering cars coming from the opposite direction. It’s a lot easier if you’re driving a scooter.
We also met a friendly cat! I saw people petting it, so we went over to pet it too. As a big cat lover, I just couldn’t pass by without giving it some attention!
For those who prefer convenience, private cars at the alley entrance offer shuttle rides for NT$50 per trip. This is especially helpful for families with elderly members or young children.
While group tours are also available, tour buses can only stop at the main road, so you’ll still need to walk a little over 1 km to reach the destination.
Don’t miss the small stop near the entrance, where you can find fresh local agricultural products for sale - perfect souvenirs to take home after admiring the beautiful bald cypress trees.
There are over 200 bald cypress trees in this area. You can walk among the trees as well as go up the hills to see the area from elevated platforms. Since there weren’t many colorful trees left, we skipped going up and only walked the paths among the trees.
There are also many ducks of several different species swimming around the lake. One particular duck caught our attention because it had longer feathers on its head, it looked like it had a funny hairdo!
The best viewing season is from November to January, but unfortunately, when we went there on January 4th, the trees are already almost bare. The scenery looked much better in the photos we saw just a few days ago. However, when we arrived, we learned that a cold front two days earlier caused the trees to turn a rusted orange overnight, making most of the leaves fall to the ground.
So, if you’re planning to visit this January, you may only see empty trees by now. But don’t forget to come back at the end of this year for a better experience!
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