Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
NEW TAIPEI CITY
It's best to think of this region (Xīnběi Shì; formerly Taipei County) surrounding Taipei
city as the county it once was called. Much of it is still rural or mountainous, and there
are some real treats for nature and culture lovers once you get away from the urban
sprawl.
See the Travel New Taipei City (
http://tour.tpc.gov.tw
) website for more information
about the region.
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Wulai
02 / POP 7000
This mountainous township 25km directly south of Taipei is a world apart from its urban
neighbour. In the thickness of jungle that covers most of the area you'll find spectacular
waterfalls, deep river pools for swimming, endless hiking trails and top birdwatching
venues. Wulai (Wūlái, which means 'hot-spring water') is a beautiful and largely un-
tamed slice of Taiwan.
The main village in the township, also called Wulai, is a popular place for hot spring-
ing. The village area is a bit shabby but the tourist street is fun for sampling aboriginal
snacks, and sitting down to a hearty meal after a long day in the wilds.
There's one main road through the township, Provincial Hwy 9, which terminates at
Fushan, the start of hiking trails running across to Ilan County and Baling on the North
Cross-Island Hwy.
