New Year Travel Destination 2025

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"Huayuan Bay" is a coastal attraction located in Huayuan Village, Taimali Township, Taitung County, Taiwan. It has become a popular check-in and Instagram-worthy spot on social media in recent years. Below is a detailed introduction and travel tips:

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📍 Basic Information and Highlights
Location
Huayuan Village, Taimali Township, Taitung County, near km 395.5 of Provincial Highway 9.

Natural Environment
Located between the Central Mountain Range and the Pacific Ocean, the coastline curves and offers expansive views. On clear days, Green Island and Orchid Island can be seen in the distance.

Sunrise Viewing
Due to its location on the east coast and facing the Pacific Ocean, it is an ideal spot for watching the sunrise.

Popular Instagram Spots
- "Driftwood Heart" Installation (a heart shape made of driftwood) - "Peace" Installation - Sky Mirror / Reservoir Reflection Spot (located in the Huayuan Observation Deck area) - Coconut Grove Avenue (a row of coconut trees next to the abandoned school gate) serves as a visual backdrop

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🛣 Transportation and Access
• Take Provincial Highway 9 South to the 395.5 km mark and turn onto Huayuan Bay.
• Parking: Roadside parking is primarily available, but spaces are limited.
• To reach the reservoir at the Sky Mirror / Huayuan Observation Deck, you may need to take a small path or walk uphill.

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📸 Photography and Touring Tips
• Early morning and sunrise are the most attractive times for photographing, capturing the golden light as the sea and sky merge. • If weather and water levels are favorable, you can capture "Sky Mirror"-style reflections in the reservoir.

• The driftwood heart and coconut grove avenue are popular photo spots.

• Be mindful of your footing when photographing; some sections of the path may be steep or uneven.

• Respect the site and nature; do not damage the installations or the surroundings. It's worth noting that while the Sky Mirror is private land, the landowner allows visitors to enter for photography. However, please be courteous and keep litter away.