Yun Hsien Resort was the first amusement park established in Taiwan. The only way to reach the resort is by taking a cable car that can accommodate up to 90 passengers. The resort features a hotel, restaurants, villas, a boating lake, walking trails, a mountain training area, and an outdoor performance area for Indigenous cultural performances. With streams and waterfalls found throughout the area, Yun Hsien Resort is described as a Wulai tourist attraction with the highest concentration of negative ions in Taiwan.
Located approximately 27 kilometers southeast of Taipei City, Wulai is a mountainous area of New Taipei City. The area is covered with lush greenery, clear flowing streams, and mountains on all sides. At the source above the famous Wulai Waterfall, picturesque views of the lake and mountains are complemented by towering ancient trees and mist drifting through the forest. Colorful butterflies, the chirping of cicadas, and birdsong create an atmosphere reminiscent of a secluded paradise.
However, this beautiful scenery was once inaccessible to visitors because of the steep cliffs along the Nanshi River. This led to plans for the construction of an aerial cable car, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the pristine natural landscape from above. Blessed with naturally beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—the area resembles a celestial paradise. This enchanting landscape is what inspired the name “Yun Hsien Resort.”
Yun Hsien Resort — A Kingdom of Ferns
Although Yun Hsien Resort is located at an elevation of only about 500 meters above sea level, it lies within a cloud and mist zone, creating favorable conditions for both common and rare species of ferns to flourish and making the area a rich ecological treasure.
Currently, as many as 140 species of ferns have been recorded at Yun Hsien Resort. Some plants may even represent previously undiscovered species and are still awaiting confirmation. Making good use of its rich fern ecology, the resort has developed three walking trails where visitors can enjoy a diverse variety of plant life.
In addition to ferns, Yun Hsien Resort presents different ecological themes throughout the year, including wild orchids, birdwatching, cherry blossoms, fireflies, frogs, and insects, offering visitors a wide variety of nature experiences. In particular, May 1 to May 31 is firefly season, providing a special opportunity to experience the resort’s rich natural environment.