Gaomei Wetlands

Beautiful place to see the sunset, often crowded with many coming to view the sunset. I recommend wearing shorts and wearing sandals so you can enjoy the cool water and take good photos.

Manage to catch the beautiful sunset! Recommended to reach around 5pm, so you can still enjoy the surroundings before the sky goes dark

Sun was hidden behind the clouds 🥲, missed the beautiful sunset view. Great place to relax and enjoy the surroundings. A lot of mini crab and natures.

Gaomei Wetland in Taiwan is a hidden gem! The scenic views of the wetlands and the sea are breathtaking. The boardwalks and trails offer a peaceful stroll with nature. The stunning row of wind turbines silhouetted against the horizon are especially gorgeous during sunset when the golden hour lights up the sky. Timing your visit for sunset is a must - the views are simply stunning! 🌅 Afterward, stroll through the nearby shops and indulge in some sweet treats. A must-visit for nature lovers and those looking for a serene escape from the city. 🌿🐦🌊"

Beautiful scenery, best to go just before sunset. Quite windy. Nice local pastries on the main lane. You may also walk around the area, there's a temple worth visiting

A beautiful place to catch the sunset! We found it manageable to travel here by bus from Taichung, taking about 1.5 hours each way. There is a boardwalk you can walk along, with wildlife like crabs and birds to be seen. At the end of the boardwalk, you can walk out onto the wetlands, so you might want to bring a towel and wear pants that can be rolled up. Dress warmly too, as the wind can be very strong.

The view is pretty amazing. Walk across the boardwalk alongside with all visitors hoping to capture some pretty moments. Today was a bit cloudy hence we did not catch a beautiful sunset. Nevertheless the cooling breeze n view made up for it. Little tiny crabs crawls in and out making tiny pockets in the mud beach . What’s not to like?

The weather was not cooperating, overcast, dark and very strong wind. The wind was so strong that you could be blown off the slippery boardwalk into the water. Fortunately the boardwalk was still open, we risked a little walking to the very end of the boardwalk. Too bad we did not have the chance to see a sunset there, but the views were very special.

When I hear "wetlands", I think swamp. Green and mushy. Gaomei Wetlands is neither of these things. It's like a wetland designed by an industrial modern artist. Dark and sleek. Gaomei Wetlands is a very unique phenomenon and because of its interesting geographical structure, it produces a couple of natural wonders. Natural wonder #1: Gaomei Wetlands is as flat as the eye can see and perpetually covered in at least a few cm of water, making it look like a giant mirror stretching towards the horizon. Natural Wonder #2: Speaking of horizon, the flatness of the wetland creates an unobstructed, unparalleled view of the sun rising/setting. Paired with the reflective nature of the wetland, it makes for a spectacular sight. Natural Wonder #3: The sand in the wetland is black, soft, and slips off your foot. It's like sticking your feet in a mud spa. You are required to take off your shoes before stepping into the wetland itself so soak in all those nutrients and watch out for little crabs. Natural Wonder #4: The wildlife. There are a bunch of different critters here but most famously, there are the aforementioned little crabs. A buttload of little crabs. They burrow into the sands, making the floor into a trypophobe's nightmare. You see the majority of the crabs at the beginning of the long bridge winding through the wetland. Not-So-Natural Wonder: What makes the wetland more spectacular are these gigantic white windmills along the edge. The flat black sand, the mirror surface, the huge windmills. It's all very artistic. Gaomei Wetlands is truly a sight to behold. It's no wonder the tourists clamour here (guilty), and it makes a wonderful destination pairing with Rainbow Village since both are outside of the city. It's impressive, awe-inspiring, and your feet will never feel so good. Plus, all Taiwan tourist destinations are lined with food stalls so you can enjoy a refreshing bowl of tofu pudding right after. It's like a poor man's spa day. (41/100) - 2019

I had no idea what I was getting into when our tour guide suggested we stop off at Gaomei wetlands on our way back to Taipei. It was a weekday in December so luckily not many people visiting. It was cold and very very windy. The view and the walk towards the end is amazing My LO was obsessed with the small crabs so we spent a while hovered over the edge watching them. I'm sure it's a different vibe on warmer days but it was worth the trip

高美濕地 or gaomei wetland is located in Taichung. A little over 50 to an hour drive from Taichung Center. I went on a Sunday and boy oh boy! It was packed! There are a few parking lots near by the wetland and the majority of them do charge a few dollars an hour. The rate is not bad at all. We were able to find free parking near the temple and the street vendors. Once you park, you climb up to the stairs that overlook the entire wetland. Next, we followed along with the stair to the entrance of the wetland, which has a long wooden platform for everyone to walk from the walkway into the actual wetland. As we walked along the wooden platform, we saw many different types of crabs ranging from small white ones to large red ones that are about the size of a small rock. Since there are no railings along the wooden platform, some people accidentally drop their hat or umbrella into the wetland. So beware of that! Once you reach the end of the platform you can go down to the wetland for some fun. It was packed with people so we did not go down. Instead, we walked back and watched the sunset. A pretty good way to get out of our house and relax. A wetland is definitely something different for me, who is used going to the beach. Gaomei wetland is definitely worth checking it out!