Cool for the Summer │ 8 Summer Resorts 夏日清涼8避暑勝地
炎炎夏日讓人每天只想懶在家吹冷氣嗎？誰說夏天出遊一定玩得汗流浹背？『歹丸，哩厚』推薦你台灣3縣市8個避暑勝地，讓你夏天出遊也能好清涼！這些你絕對不能錯過的景點，快呼朋引伴一起擺脫夏天的艷陽避暑去吧！
Scorching summer sticks you to the air conditioning room all day long? But wait. Outdoor activities in summer don’t necessarily make you sweat to death. Here are 8 perfect summer resorts in 3 cities of Taiwan we recommend. Those recommended spots are greatly suitable for traveling on hot days. Believe that you can also feel cool for the summer trip!
1. 南投縣竹山鎮 忘憂森林
長年雲霧繚繞，有「迷霧森林」之稱的忘憂森林，是921大地震後形成的淤積沼澤，杉木林因長期泡水而死，形成一幅特異景觀，一整片光禿禿的高聳杉木直指天際，有種陰鬱而莊嚴的美感。另外，忘憂森林也有「台灣九寨溝」的美名，有許多專業攝影師都特地來這裡拍照，由此可見忘憂森林迷人的魅力。
開放時間：每日10:00-17:00，星期三、四公休
門票：全票平日200元，假日250元／優待票平日150元，假日200元／愛心票平日100元，假日125元／30人以上團體票平日180元，假日220元
1. Blissful Forest, Zhushan Township, Nantou County, Taiwan
Blissful Forest is also called “misty forest” because it’s shrouded by mist all the time. This spot is formed by the swamp and silt after 921 Earthquake, the most devastating earthquake in Taiwan. Chinese fir died from being soaked in water for long, and thus formed this unique scape. A whole field of Chinese fir, towering and naked, points to the sky and creats a scene of gloom and solemn. It is heard that the scape has the magic power which can release people from worry and frustration, and that’s why it’s called “Blissful” forest. In addition, Blissful forest also has a good reputation for its resemblance for “Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area” in China. Therefore, many photographers come here to take beautiful and unique photos. You can see that Blissful forest is definitely a charming tourist attraction in Taiwan!
Opening hours: 10:00-17:00, Sunday to Tuesday, Friday to Saturday
Ticket information: Regular Tickets NT $ 200 per person, Holiday NT $ 250/ Excursion Ticket NT $ 150 per person, Holiday NT $ 200/ Half-price Ticket NT $100, Holiday NT $ 125/ Group Ticket NT $ 180 per person, Holiday NT $ 220
2. 南投縣鹿谷鄉 溪頭自然教育園區（溪頭森林遊樂區）
夏天到蓊鬱的森林大口呼吸新鮮空氣再適合不過了！溪頭森林遊樂區一直是台灣中部十分知名且受大人小孩歡迎的景點，雖然近年來國內越來越多旅遊景點的開發，使得這裡的人潮不如從前的多，但溪頭的翠綠森林，搭配上潺潺的流水聲，以及蟲鳴鳥叫譜出大自然的一曲天籟，絕對是台灣人不會忘記推薦的經典觀光勝地！
開放時間：每日7:00至17:00止
門票：全票200元，優待時段160元／優待票150元，優待時段120元／半票100元，優待時段80元／特惠票10元，優待時段10元
停車費：100元／日
詳細資訊請洽 : 官方網站
2. Xitou Nature Education Area, Lugu Township, Nantou County, Taiwan
It can’t be more suitable to visit the lush forest and breathe in fresh air in summer! Xitou Nature Education Area has always been one of the famous and popular tourist attractions in Central Taiwan for both adults and children. Though in recent years, there are more and more other tourist attractions in Taiwan, the emerald forest and the sounds of nature created by stream and forest insects in Xitou Nature Education Area are never forgotten by tourists. Undoubtedly, it’s always been a wonderful and adorable summer resort in Central Taiwan!
Opening hours: 7:00-17:00, everyday
Ticket information: Regular Tickets NT $ 200 per person, Happy hour NT $160/ Excursion Ticket NT $ 150 per person, Happy hour NT $120/ Half-price Ticket NT$100, Happy hour NT $80/ Special Ticket NT $ 10 per person, Happy hour NT $10
Parking fees: NT $ 100 per day
For further information: Click Here
3. 南投縣竹山鎮 杉林溪森林遊樂區
杉林溪位於海拔1600到1800公尺，夏天平均溫度只有18度，擁有數萬公頃的杉林，造就最豐富的森林浴場，談到夏天避暑度假絕對不能忘了山林溪呀！而這裡不僅是逃離夏天熾熱陽光的好去處，自然的原始山林，一年四季花開不斷，從春季的山櫻、杜鵑、石楠，夏季的波斯菊、繡球花，到秋季楓紅、冬季的蠟梅飄香，是賞花人士的最愛！如果你也正好喜歡賞花，來這裡就對了，杉林溪絕對不會讓你失望！
開放時間：24小時全天開放，全年無休。
門票：全票250元／優惠票200元／敬老愛心票150元。
停車收費：大、小型車輛100元／輛。
詳細資訊請洽 : 官方網站
3. Sun-Link-Sea Forest and Nature Resort, Zhushan Township, Nantou County, Taiwan
When it comes to the summer resort, you can never forget Sun-Link-Sea Forest and Nature Resort! Sun-Link-Sea is located at the altitude of 1600-1800 meters, with the average temperature of 18 degrees Celsius in summer, which is very suitable for vacation. There are millions of hectares of Chinese fir in Sun-Link-Sea, and that constitutes the most abundant forest area. Moreover, it is the place not only to escape from the blazing sun in summer, but also to appreciate various kinds of flowers for all seasons. There are Azalea, Christmas berry and Taiwan Cherry (a kind of cherry blossom) in spring, Cosmos and Hydrangea in summer, Maple in fall, and Winter Sweet in winter. If you love flower viewing, then you must visit here! Sun-Link-Sea won’t let you down!
Opening hours: 24Hr, everyday
Ticket information: Regular Tickets NT $ 250 per person/ Excursion Ticket NT $ 200
per person/ Special Ticket NT $ 150 per person
Parking fees: Large vehicles. Small Vehicles NT $ 100 Per vehicle
For further information: Click Here
4. 南投縣仁愛鄉大同村 清境農場
海拔1750公尺的清境農場擁有相當豐富的主題園區，包括綿羊區、牧牛區、蔬果區以及高山花卉區，而特色景點包括有濃厚北歐氛圍的「小瑞士花園」、以「羊咩咩脫衣秀」最富盛名，也是人氣最高的「青青草原」，綿延不盡的草原，羊群不時穿梭其中，恍如北國風光，而在青青草原除了羊咩咩脫衣秀，還有精彩的「牧羊犬趕羊秀」、「馬術秀」可以欣賞。
另外，清境農場規劃了八大步道，分別為：
「長城步道」全程250公尺，站在步道上，可盡覽群山美景，俯瞰翠綠草原遊人與羊群嘻戲，好一幅瑞士牧野風光。
「櫻花步道」全程500公尺，二月櫻花季時，漫步在此步道可欣賞到兩旁的櫻花樹滿開的美景。
「茶園步道」全程500公尺，在此可欣賞到茶園的美景。
「落日步道」全程1000公尺，是觀賞清境特有奇景，紅落日的最佳地點，放慢節奏感受一下浪漫的氣息。
「翠湖步道」全程2300公尺，一邊是梯田式的茶園、一邊可眺望碧湖美景，美景盡收眼底讓人心曠神怡。
「觀山步道」全程500公尺，成群的牛、綿羊在大草原上遊走，可與療癒的牛隻、綿羊做近距離的接觸。
「柳杉步道」全程750公尺，杉群林是尋幽靜謐，享受森林浴最佳去處，享受芬多精的洗禮。
「步步高升」全程800公尺，顧名思義是拾階而上的一條步道，路旁的楓樹與梅樹在秋季時顯得特別美麗，階梯的頂點為壽山園可觀賞雲海的千變萬化。
開放時間：青青草原：每日08:00至17:00止。
門票：青青草原(與觀山牧區門票共用，只需入場時蓋手章即可無限次進出兩邊)
全票平日160元，假日200元／軍公教警、30人以上團體票：平日120元，假日160元／學生票：平日120元，假日120元／敬老及兒童票：平日80元，假日100元。
詳細資訊請洽: 官方網站
4. Qingjing Farm, Ren’ai Township, Nantou County, Taiwan
Situated at the altitude of 1750 meters, Qingjing Farm has diverse theme areas including Sheep Area, Pasture Area, Fruit and Vegetables Area, and Alpine Flower Area. There are also feature attractions such as “Small Swiss Garden,” at which people can enjoy the Northern European atmosphere, and the most popular attraction “Green Green Grassland.” Green Green Grassland is an open pasture ground for livestock such as sheep and cows to roam and graze freely. Visitors are able to see the animals up close and interact with them. What’s better, there are amazing “Sheep-shearing Show” and “Horse Riding Show” for visitors to enjoy. If you love interacting with animals, then you will definitely love this attraction!
Additionally, Qingjing Farm designs 8 Trails for visitors to choose,
The Great Wall Trail: Great Wall Trail offers a great view over the plains from the trail.
Sakura Trail: During the sakura (cherry blossoms) seasons in February, people must not miss Sakura Trial. As a matter of fact, there are visitors who come to this trail just to see the beauty of blossom sakura.
Tea Garden Trail: Tea Garden Trail is a trail that oversees the tea garden.
Sunset Trail: As implied by its name, Sunset Trail is a great option for visitors to take leisure walk with their relatives and friends during the hours of sunset in order to see Qingjing’s unique, romantic, touching, and wonderful view.
Jade Lake Trail: Jade Lake Trail is a relaxing hiking trail with tea farms and lake along the way.
Guangshan Trail: Guangshan Trial brings people a view of faraway mountains shrouded in mist and spacious grassland. Visitors are able to see sheep strolling on the grass and have a close contact with them.
Cryptomeria Trail: Cryptomeria Trial is a trail which cuts through the woods, the best route for a walk in the forest.
Qingjing 487-Steps Trail: Located between the visitor center and the Guanshan area of Qingjing Farm, the 487-Step Trial is a mountain-side staircase where visitors can closely observe mountain trees, plum trees, and butterflies up close. The trial is especially beautiful during the autumn season, and takes around 30 minutes to walk one day.
Opening hours: 8:00-17:00, everyday
Ticket information: Adult Ticket NT $ 160 per person, Holiday NT $ 200/ Student Ticket NT $ 120 per person, Holiday NT $ 120/ Gruop Ticket NT $120, Holiday NT $ 160/ Senior Ticket NT $ 80 per person, Holiday NT $ 100
For further information: Click Here
5. 嘉義縣 阿里山森林遊樂區
阿里山森林遊樂區是台灣最富知名度的森林遊樂區，也是許多遊客夏天首選的觀光景點，阿里山終年雲霧繚繞，孕育世界上最繁盛的檜木林，林內除了熟知的紅檜、扁柏，還有許多珍稀活化石物種。阿里山是一個山區的泛稱，由18座大山組成，屬玉山山脈支脈，海拔高2,216公尺。阿里山的日出、雲海、晚霞、森林鐵路、巨木合稱「阿里山五奇」，是國人旅遊的熱門景點。而阿里山不僅擁有豐富的森林自然景觀，他也曾經是台灣三大林場之一，從1895年起當時的日本政府便開啟了阿里山地區的伐木產業，富涵人文史蹟。遊客除了徜徉在森林芬多精的沐浴中，也能同時感受阿里山百年來豐富的歷史變遷。
開放時間：24小時全天開放，全年無休。
門票：全票300元（本國籍民眾，持有身分證明文件者優惠200元）／一般優待票150元（搭乘大眾運輸工具(指公車或客運)，持有票根者）／半票150元／優待票10元。
停車費用：小型車100元／機車20元。
詳細資訊請洽：這裡
5. Alishan National Scenic Area
Alishan National Scenic Area is the most famous national scenic area in Taiwan, and it is also many travelers’ first choice in summer. Alishan is shrouded with cloud and mist all the year, nurturing the most prosperous Cypress in the world. Besides Taiwan red cypress, there are even many rare living fossils in it. Alishan is a mountain area which is composed of 18 mountains. It belongs to the branch range of Jade Mountains at the altitude of 2,216 meters. Alishan is one of the most popular attractions for Taiwanese, well-known for its 5 special features, including sunrise, sea of clouds, sunset glow, logging railroad and sacred trees. Alishan was one of the three biggest forest areas ever in Taiwan, thus there are plentiful forest scapes in it.
Japanese government starts logging industry here since 1895. Strolling at Alishan National Scenic Area, visitors can not only enjoy the Phytoncid of the forest, but reminisce the ancient period.
Opening hours: 24Hr, everyday
Ticket information: Regular Tickets NT $ 300 per person (NT $ 200 for people with ID card of Taiwan (ROC))/ Excursion Ticket NT $ 150 per person (with ticket of public transportation) / Special Ticket NT $ 10 per person
Parking fees: Small Vehicles NT $ 100 / Scooters NT $ 20
For further information: Here
6. 花蓮縣秀林鄉銅門村 慕谷慕魚
台灣東部最美麗的仙境！曾造訪過慕谷慕魚的遊客一定忘不了那裏的藍天、陽光、群山翠綠、清澈而清涼的溪水，一片壯麗的美景總讓遊客屏息。慕谷慕魚面積涵蓋木瓜溪及其支流清水，最特別的是它的河床是由大理石組成，溪水呈碧綠色，一旁又有翡翠谷與之相襯，形成一幕絕美的風景，是許多人推薦一生一定至少要去過一次的景點！而除了用肉眼欣賞美景，在炎炎夏日將身體泡在冰涼清澈的溪水中，有趣又消暑，絕對是夏天的最大享受呀！
開放時間：上午07:30起、下午12:00起，自16:00以後禁止入山，如遇天災將不定期封山，造訪前須先查詢近況。
注意事項：此處需先申請入山證才可進入。遊客可於入山前7到30天內上網至「內政部警政署-入山案件申辦系統」申請；或者當天憑身分證、駕照或健保卡正本至銅門派出所申請。
6. Mukumugi, Sioulin Township, Hualien, Taiwan
Here’s the most beautiful wonderland in Eastern Taiwan! Travelers who have visited Mukumugi would never forget the blue sky, shiny sun, emerald mountains, and the cool and clear stream water there. The picturesque scenery never fails to make visitors hold their breath. Mukumugi consists of Mugua River and its tributary. The most special part is its riverbed is composed of marble. Moreover, the stream is dark green, with Emerald Valley standing beside, forming a magnificent scene. This spot is the must-go attraction recommended by many people! In addition to appreciating the scenic spot with eyes, you can jump into the cool river to feel exhilarating as well. This should be the biggest enjoyment in such scorching hot summer!
Opening hours: 7:30-16:00, everyday (Occasionally close as natural disaster happens. Visitors have to check out the information before going.)
Precautions: Visitors have to apply for the entrance admission in advance. Apply through the register website 7-30 days before going, or take your identity card or driving license to Tongmen police station at presence.
7. 花蓮秀林鄉 砂卡噹步道
砂卡噹步道是許多人十分推薦，一點也不輸給慕谷慕魚的花蓮必訪景點，砂卡噹步道位於太魯閣國家公園內，從步道起點至盡頭的三間屋，全長約4.1公里，沿途可見砂卡噹溪清澈的溪水、美麗的岩石褶皺及蓊鬱的森林，溪床上鋪滿大大小小的大理石和片麻岩壘石，當湛藍湍急的溪水滑過溪床，與溪石合奏出清亮的自然樂音，配合如抽象壁畫般的岩石和山壁，宛如世外桃源。不過砂卡噹步道和慕谷慕魚不同的是，因這裡水流湍急不穩定，為安全起見，只能沿步道觀賞風景，不能戲水，若是一心想玩水的遊客可別撲空囉！
開放時間：24小時全天開放
7. Sakadang Trail, Xiulin Township, Hualien County, Taiwan
Besides Mukumugi, Sakadang Trail is also the must-visit tourist attraction that many people recommend in Hualien. Sakadang Trail is in Taroko National Park. The total distance is about 4.1 kilometers. Walking along the trail, you can see clear stream, magnificent wrinkles of rock and emerald forest. The marbles and gneiss of all sizes lay at the riverbed, and when the stream rushes through it, you can hear the beautiful sound of nature. The melody combined with the picturesque rocks and mountain walls makes the spot just like a paradise. However, remember that Sakadang Trail is not allowed to play in the water due to its rapid flow. For safety, visitors can only appreciate the scenery along the trail.
Opening hours: 24Hr, everyday
8. 花蓮壽豐鄉 砂婆噹溪水源地
來花蓮想玩水消暑，砂婆噹溪絕對是數一數二的首選地！這裡除了不需要申請入山證就可以進入之外，也離花蓮市區不遠。「砂婆礑溪」是原住民泰雅族語「雨水多」的意思，是花蓮市的水源地，砂婆礑上游攔砂壩形成的深潭，是從高處一躍而下的跳水天堂，不論是沖SPA、學泰山攀岩走壁或跳水等皆宜，而除了戲水以外，這裡也是熱血遊客挑戰溯溪的絕佳地點，砂婆噹溪水源地不但深受遊客喜愛，更是花蓮當地人私房的戲水天堂！
開放時間：24小時全天開放
8. Water-head Area (Sha Po Dang Lake), Shoufeng Township, Hualien County, Taiwan
When it comes to playing water in Hualien, Sha Po Dang Lake is absolutely your first choice! Visitors don’t have to apply for the admission to enter, and the spot is just near the urban area of Hualien. Sha Po Dang Lake means “much rain” in aboriginal Atayal’s language. It is the water-head area of Hualien. The most exciting thing is that the deep pool formed at the check dam of the upstream is the diving paradise. SPA, rock climbing, diving and river tracing are all popular activities for fervent visitors here. Sha Po Dang Lake is not only loved by travelers very much, but it is also the water paradise for Hualien residents!
Opening hours: 24Hr, everyday
