Travel Date: 2025/08/09
This weekend, we decided to explore a lesser-known part of Yunlin County — Taixi Township, a quiet coastal area with plenty of hidden gems. We started our day with some local food, which, compared to the cities, was incredibly affordable and came in huge portions. Afterwards, we visited a few historic buildings from the Japanese era, each with its own story and charm. To wrap up the trip, we made a final stop in Baozhong at Wunian Qiansui Park, a unique temple-themed maze park that was both fun and full of surprises — a perfect ending to our off-the-beaten-path Yunlin adventure.
If you think you’ve seen all of Taiwan’s parks, think again. Hidden in the quiet town of Baozhong, Yunlin, Wunian Qiansui Park blends the charm of a traditional temple garden with the adventure of a massive maze — all crowned by Taiwan’s tallest curved rainbow bridge.
It’s quirky, beautiful, and best of all — completely free.
The park sits right beside Maming Mountain Zhen’an Temple (麻命山鎮安宮) — the spiritual heart of local Wunian Qiansui worship. Driving is the easiest option, with a large free parking lot conveniently located near the entrance.
🕗 Opening Hours: 08:00 – 17:00 daily
💰 Admission: Free
🅿️ Parking: Free, with plenty of space
See also:
Hidden Japanese-era Gems in Taixi LINK
Wunian Qiansui Park (五年千歲公園) - A Temple Maze Like No Other
Wunian Qiansui Park isn’t your typical park — it’s Taiwan’s largest temple-themed maze, spanning nearly two hectares of winding stone paths, rock formations, tunnels, and scenic viewpoints.
The maze features 73 numbered checkpoints, each with poetic names like Immortal Cave, Arhat Cliff, and Lingzhi Pavilion. Exploring the full route takes around 1.5–2 hours, though you’ll likely be tempted by a few shortcuts along the way. Emergency exits are scattered throughout, but where’s the fun in taking those?
Every maze needs a goal, and here it’s the Rainbow Arch Bridge — the park’s most iconic landmark.
Rising dramatically over the grounds, it’s the tallest curved rainbow bridge in Taiwan. The steep climb might make your legs wobble, but reaching the top rewards you with a 360° panoramic view of the maze, temple roofs, and surrounding countryside. It’s the ultimate “I made it!” photo spot — especially on a clear day when the colors pop against the blue sky.
One of the joys of exploring Wunian Qiansui Park is its unpredictability. One moment you’re walking past a serene Chinese-style pavilion, and the next you’re staring at a giant dinosaur statue that looks like it wandered in from another world.
You’ll also discover rocky cliffs, stone caves, and even a massive dragon-shaped ship that glows at night. It’s part temple, part fantasy adventure — and entirely unique.
The park is an extension of Maming Mountain Zhen’an Temple, which honors Wunian Qiansui, one of Taiwan’s Twelve Royal Lords. The temple is considered the ancestral center of this worship tradition, and its grand festival — the Wunian Qiansui Great Rite — has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage.
Interestingly, the park wasn’t always a maze. It began life in the 1970s as Zhongzheng Park, and only later, in 1996, was it transformed into the whimsical labyrinth we see today.
If you’re road-tripping through Yunlin, Wunian Qiansui Park is one of those unexpected finds that make you say, “Wait, this is in Taiwan?” It’s part cultural site, part playground, and part endurance challenge — a mix that guarantees you’ll leave with both photos and memories that stick.
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