Readers’ Photos

Sparkling Golden Light (Lin Xianmao)

Mt. Dalun is located near Yangwan in Xitou, Nantou County. In autumn and winter not only can one wander in the ginkgo forest, but as the day ends one can see the angled rays of the setting sun shining across layers of clouds, an enchanting sight.

Starry Skies over Xiao Wulai (Chen Yongming)

Xiao Wulai Waterfall is located in Taoyuan's Fuxing District. A forest trail beside the waterfall lets visitors admire it up close while also experiencing the natural phytoncides. After dark, a gorgeous starry sky appears above the forest.

Giant Tree at Alishan (Cai Peihuan)

The giant trees of Alishan (Mt. Ali) are Taiwan red cypress and Taiwan yellow cypress that are 2,000–3,000 years old. The trunks of these ancient trees are covered in verdant ferns, seen here in closeup.

Jiemei Lakes on Alishan (Xiao Qingliang)

This aerial view of Jiemei (Sisters) Lakes shows them in the midst of the densest cypress tree concentration in the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area, while the surrounding forest includes trees from both frigid and tropical zones. A wooden bridge leads from the lake shore to a pavilion built above the limpid, tranquil water, and a hiking trail around the lakes offers views from every angle.

Autumn Colors in the Mountains (Chen Yongming)

In the mountain forests of Taoyuan, with the turning of the seasons the green leaves gradually turn yellow. In the morning sunlight the foliage creates a dazzling golden vista, and you can slow your steps and take in the beauty of autumn.

Star Trails over Couple Trees on Alishan (Chen Xiumei)

After dark, the deep blue sky provides an ideal setting for stargazing. Deep in the forest, night after night, the towering trees watch the distant stars pass by, creating a magical view.

Alishan Forest (Cai Peihuan)

Alishan is wondrous throughout the year. In spring there are flowers, in summer there are fireflies, in autumn there are maple trees changing color, and in winter crowds gather together to welcome the dawn of the new year.

Snow on Mt. Taiping (Li Shengzhang)

The Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area, located in the mountains of Yilan County in northern Taiwan, has abundant and diverse woodlands, of which the most precious are forests of cypress and Taiwan beech. In winter, when snow covers the trees, the scene becomes a silvery wonderland.

Giant Trees at Erwanping (Zhang Wenxiong)

The “Black Forest” in the Erwanping area of Alishan is a dense concentration of tall cedar trees. Among them is a pair of thousand-year-old Taiwan red cypress, one of which is wrapped around an enormous rock more than three meters in diameter. This is one of the highlights of Erwanping’s scenery.