New Taipei's nearby attraction for waterfall views and forest bathing

If you're looking for a place not far from Taipei with beautiful waterfalls, Full Moon Forest is an excellent choice! The trails here are well-designed, allowing you to walk through towering trees accompanied by a gentle stream, creating a super relaxing atmosphere. 🌲

One thing to note is that the area is quite humid, so the trails and steps can be a bit slippery. Be cautious while walking. Also, if you visit during summer, don't forget mosquito repellent, or you might become a feast for the mosquitoes!

💦 Atmosphere/Facilities:
The most famous attractions in Full Moon Forest are its two waterfalls: "Full Moon Waterfall" and "Virgin Waterfall."

🔺 Full Moon Waterfall: This one is more gentle and elegant. There's a three-story-high "Full Moon Bridge" in front of the waterfall, offering a fantastic view up close!
🔺 Virgin Waterfall: This one is completely different, with a massive water flow and strong currents. Standing at the waterfall pavilion, you can feel the mist spraying over, which is super refreshing!

The trails from the visitor center to these two waterfalls are relatively flat and easy to walk, shaded by trees, so you won't be exposed to much sunlight. If you're up for a challenge, you can try the "self-guided trail" connecting the two waterfalls. It involves climbing more steps but offers different perspectives of the forest, making it worthwhile.

💰 Ticket Information:
General Admission: Weekdays NT$80 / Weekends NT$100.
Half-price Ticket: NT$50 (applicable to military personnel, police, students, etc.).
Discounted Ticket: NT$10 (applicable to children aged 3-6 and seniors aged 65+).

🚗 Parking Information:
There's a pay-per-entry parking lot at the park entrance: NT$100 for cars and NT$20 for motorcycles. Parking spaces are very limited and tend to fill up quickly on weekends, so it's highly recommended to arrive early. Otherwise, you might have to park at a distant private lot.

From the parking lot to the actual ticket booth, there's a short walk with some food stalls along the way where you can grab a snack to recharge. Since parking is scarce, you might also consider taking a bus to "Sanxia Terminal" and then transferring to a taxi to save the hassle of finding a parking spot.

🕰️ Opening Hours:
Weekdays: 08:00 - 17:00
Weekends: 07:00 - 17:00
Closed on Tuesdays (if it falls on a public holiday, closure is postponed to the next day).