If you’re visiting the Xindian area in New Taipei, it’s worth taking a trip to Neidong in Wulai. Park your car at the Xinxian Trail entrance and walk inward until you reach the Neidong Recreation Area entrance, where tickets are sold (New Taipei residents get a discount). Along the way, you’ll be rewarded with plenty of beautiful scenery—and right now, the waterfalls are especially powerful and spectacular. You can also take the Wulai Scenic Cable Car, which crosses the Nanshi River and offers breathtaking views of the waterfalls and surrounding mountains. Length: approximately 320 metres Vertical drop: about 160 metres Ride time: around 5 minutes At the top, you can enjoy views of Wulai Waterfall, stroll along scenic walking paths, and visit Yun Hsien Resort. The area is about a 1.5-hour drive from Taipei. After crossing the Wulai Scenic Bridge that connects the old street and hot spring street, I took the Wulai trolley—the last remaining one of its kind in Taiwan—to the waterfall scenic area to see the tallest waterfall in northern Taiwan up close. The viewing platform near the trolley station is the best spot to take in the falls. Wulai isn’t very crowded with tourists, which I really loved. It has a peaceful atmosphere, free from the noise and heavy commercialization you often find elsewhere. It’s a place where you can truly relax and unwind. There are also many small restaurants and shops run by local residents near the waterfall, each filled with strong Atayal Indigenous culture and charm. Climbing up the layers of stairs, I reached the cable car station to Yun Hsien Resort. From the ride, you can look down at the waterfall from above, surrounded by lush green mountains—absolutely stunning. However, Yun Hsien Resort is not suitable for elderly visitors with limited mobility. After getting off the cable car, you still need to climb about 200 steps, and the entire route is not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers.
Wulai Waterfall
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Plan your visit to Wulai Waterfall
Please verify on the official website before you go
Why is Wulai Waterfall famous?
Wulai Waterfall is one of Taiwan's most accessible and iconic waterfalls, known for its 80-meter single-drop cascade visible from Wulai village, a historic hot spring resort town. The area is also significant as the homeland of the Atayal indigenous people, blending natural beauty with cultural heritage and making it a popular day-trip destination from Taipei.
Can you swim at Wulai Waterfall?
No — swimming is not permitted at the base of Wulai Waterfall itself due to safety concerns and rockfall risks. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Wulai Waterfall?
Dogs are generally allowed on-leash in the Wulai area and viewing platforms, but restrictions may apply. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Is Wulai Waterfall free? Do you need a permit?
Free — no entrance fee to view Wulai Waterfall from the public viewing platforms in the village area. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Is there parking at Wulai Waterfall?
Parking is available in Wulai village, mostly paid parking lots operated by local businesses or municipal lots. From parking areas it is a short walk through the old street to reach the waterfall viewpoints. Please verify on the official website before you go.
How long is the hike to Wulai Waterfall?
No hike required — Wulai Waterfall is visible from viewing platforms accessible via a short 5–10 minute walk from Wulai Old Street in the village center. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Wulai Waterfall hike difficulty
Roadside (no hike) — accessible via paved pathways and viewing platforms from Wulai village with minimal elevation gain, suitable for all fitness levels. Please verify on the official website before you go.
When is the best time to visit Wulai Waterfall?
Spring and summer (April–September) offer the strongest flow from seasonal rains and typhoon season, making the waterfall most impressive. Avoid visiting immediately after typhoons due to trail closures. Please verify on the official website before you go.
Route and trail notes for Wulai Waterfall
From Wulai Old Street, walk south along the main road following signs toward the waterfall. The paved path leads to multiple viewing platforms offering different perspectives of the 80-meter cascade. The closest viewpoint is near the bridge crossing Nanshi Creek. Some visitors take the Wulai Scenic Train partway for an alternative approach.
Wulai Waterfall official website
Attractions near Wulai Waterfall
- •Wulai Hot Springs — natural hot spring resorts and public baths in Wulai village
- •Wulai Atayal Museum — cultural museum showcasing indigenous Atayal heritage and history
- •Wulai Scenic Train — historic log cart railway offering scenic rides along the valley
- •Neidong Forest Recreation Area — hiking trails and waterfalls within a protected forest reserve
- •Yun Hsien Resort — mountain resort with cable car access offering valley views
Safety information
Waterfalls can be unforgiving. Read these before you go — and please, use your judgement on the day.
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