Wufengqi Waterfall
五峰旗瀑布
A three-tier waterfall in the hills of Jiaoxi, one of the old Eight Views of Lanyang, with a short trail and free entry, pairing well with a hot spring soak.
Wufengqi Waterfall lies in the hills west of Jiaoxi town. It is named after the five peaks behind it, which stand in a row like flags, and it is one of the Qing-dynasty 'Eight Views of Lanyang'. The waterfall has three tiers with a total drop of about 100 metres. The upper tier sits atop a cliff and can only be admired from a distance; the middle tier is the most spectacular and the furthest point most visitors reach on foot. From the car park, follow the stone-step trail along the stream for about 20 to 30 minutes to the viewing platform for the middle tier, passing the entrance to Holy Mother Villa (a Marian pilgrimage site), food stalls and the gorge. Entry is free; parking is charged. Parts of the trail are steps and slippery, so wear non-slip shoes. The trail may be temporarily closed after typhoons or heavy rain. The nearby Wufengqi scenic area also has the Holy Mother Villa pilgrimage site, which you can visit on the way. It is best to see the waterfall in the morning and return to Jiaoxi for a hot spring in the afternoon. Getting there: about 10 minutes' drive from Jiaoxi Station; you can also take the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Jiaoxi line to the Wufengqi Scenic Area stop.
Opening hours
All day (daytime visits recommended; may close in rain)
Nearby sights
- Linmei Shipan Trail
- Matcha Mountain (Shengmu Mountain Villa)
- Jiaoxi Hot Springs
- Yilan Distillery & Chia Chi Lan Liquor Museum
- Memorial Hall of Founding of Yilan Administration
- Toucheng Old Street
- Jimmy Square
- Lanyang Museum