Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area | Taiwan's Maple Avenue × A Maple Viewing Paradise That Takes You to Canada in One Second

Attractions / Nantou Attractions

Every late autumn, Aowanda Forest in Nantou transforms like putting on a red gorgeous dress, becoming Taiwan's most romantic maple secret paradise. This is Taiwan's only national forest recreation area with thelargest natural maple forest belt, known as "Taiwan's Canada".

Walking into Aowanda, the air is fresh and clean, trails wind through the mountains, and the red and yellow gradient maple leaves seem to dye the entire mountain forest red, creating the most worthy forest scenery to collect every autumn and winter.

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Maple Season Limited Scenery

• Best Maple Viewing Period: Mid-November to late December every year

• Must-visit Photo Spots:

  • Maple Forest Trail

  • Maple Viewing Platform

  • Water-friendly Suspension Bridge

  • Ecological Pond Area × Autumn Reflections

No filter needed for postcard-worthy scenery, recommended for photography enthusiasts and couples to stroll hand in hand

Forest Therapy × All-Age Trail Experience

• Well-developed trail system, classified by difficulty levels, suitable for families with children and elderly

• Rich ecological resources, including Taiwan red cypress, beech, mountain cherry blossoms in addition to maple

• Pleasant autumn and winter temperatures, perfect for escaping city noise and breathing nature at a slower pace

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Charter Tour Recommendations | Autumn & Winter Limited Forest Paradise One-Day Tour

Recommended Itinerary | Aowanda Maple Viewing One-Day Tour:
Depart from Taichung → Aowanda Maple Viewing → Lunch (Puli or Lushan area local cuisine) → Optional visit to Paper Dome or Cingjing Farm → Return

✔ Perfect for couple dates, family outings, company groups
✔ Recommend early departure at 7:00–8:00 AM to avoid crowds and capture beautiful morning soft light scenery
✔ Driver photography service and free photo assistance available (please inform when booking)

Images and text sourced from:(Taichung Tourism Bureau Taichung Tourism photo and partial text copyrights belong to original authors)


 

Benefits of Charter Tours

1. Flexible Itineraries, Arrange as You Wish

   • Compared to public transportation or self-driving, charter tours allow travelers tofreely decide on attractions, duration of stays, and itinerary order.

   • Not restricted by bus or train schedules, making travel more flexible.
      

2. Professional Drivers, No Transportation Worries

   • Drivers familiar with local road conditions can plan optimal routes, avoiding traffic jams and detours.

   • No need to worry about parking issues, drivers will arrange suitable pick-up and drop-off points.
      

3. Suitable for Families, Elderly, and Group Travel

   • Eliminates the hassle of dragging luggage and transferring transportation, perfect for family trips with children and elderly.

   • Various vehicle options available, 5-seater, 7-seater, 9-seater can be flexibly arranged based on group size.
      

4. Comfortable and Safe, Enhancing Travel Quality

   • Private charter ensures clean and tidy vehicle environment, providing a more comfortable riding experience.

   • Rest and recharge anytime during the journey, avoiding the fatigue of long travels.