While many people think of Taiwan as being urban, there are plenty of things to see in Taiwan outside of Taipei that show off the island’s natural beauty, such as the town of Wulai. Like Beitou, you’ll find hot springs in Wulai, but there’s much more to this mountain town than just that. One point that immediately makes Wulai quite special is that it is home to the Atayal Tribe, an aboriginal people of Taiwan. To learn more about the Atayal people, head to the Wulai Atayal Museum, or explore their cuisine at the many food stalls. On the natural side of things, you have the town’s defining riverfront, not to mention the impressive Wulai Falls upstream. There are even more waterfalls up into the mountains as well as hiking trails for those keen to explore the surrounding area.
