Scenic Area Development
On March 4–5, 2024, the National Conference on Sustainable Development of Scenic Areas 2024 was held to refine scenic area planning, upgrade service quality, and drive tourism industry growth, enabling domestic and international visitors to travel safely and with peace of mind while experiencing Taiwan's distinctive appeal.
Advancing Forward-looking Tourism Infrastructure and Creating Six Attractive International Scenic Focal Points
Under the Forward-looking Tourism Development Plan, six National Scenic Area Headquarters – the Northeast and Yilan Coast, North Coast and Guanyinshan, Sun Moon Lake, Alishan, East Coast, and Penghu – were developed as scenic areas of international appeal. In 2024, key projects were completed successively, including the enhancement of the Yehliu Visitor Center; the creation of the Aomao Story Experience venue; the construction of the Ita Thau Zhongzheng Parking Facility; the improvement of recreation environments around the Fenqihu area; the establishment of an immersive experience zone at Duli Visitor Center; and the upgrading of traditional beach-seining facilities at Lintou.
Through the Mid-term Plan for Construction of Major Scenic Sites (2024–2027), resources were integrated across sectors, diverse themes were combined, and local characteristics were deepened. In 2024, 49 projects were completed across National Scenic Areas, including upgrades to facilities around the Wai'ao Service Area; refurbishment of the multimedia room at the Guanyinshan Visitor Center; environmental enhancements at Baguashan East Outer Ring Dongfang Park; maintenance of the Checheng Wood Museum, and landscape improvements to nearby public restrooms; and improvements to viewing facilities at Qimei's Twin-Heart Stone Weir. These works effectively raised service standards at key sites and shaped world-class scenic focal points that attract domestic and overseas visitors.
In collaboration with local governments, the Key Scenic Area Recreation Corridor Program used competitive grants to deliver landmark projects. In 2024, completed initiatives included Yunlin County's "1621 Footprints of Settlement–Yunxi Cultural Tourism Corridor, Miaoli County's Minghu Waterfront Recreation Corridor, Yilan County's Land-Sea • Rail • Cinque Terre, Chiayi County's Dapu Blue Highway, and Pingtung County's Reading the Hengchun Peninsula: Tracing the Langqiao Stories. These efforts shaped distinctive regional travel identities, created quality environments, and pursued sustainable development in tourism
Forward-Looking Development: Attractions with International Charm
North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area
In 2024, completed the Yehliu Visitor Center Facility Optimization Project as part of the Forward-looking Tourism Infrastructure Development Plan. The project used universal design and accessible features to re-plan the visitor center’s spaces—including the i-Center travel service network, rest areas, exhibition zones, and retail display sections—to enhance spatial comfort and strengthen visitor service functions.
In 2024, the concept and methods of Nature-based Solutions (NBS) were introduced to minimize impacts on the environment and local industries. The Wanli–Jinshan Bicycle Network was developed, connecting Zhongjiao Bay to Yehliu, to promote green tourism. Rest stops (nodes) planned in collaboration with local communities along the route completed the corridor and route network, inviting visitors to explore and linger in the scenic area.
Northeast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area
In 2024, the Nanya Tourism Service Center received the FIABCI-Taiwan Real Estate Excellence Award - Excellence Award in the Best Planning and Design Category. The building's design blends the imagery of local rock formations with the surrounding mountains and sea, and connects to nearby attractions such as the Nanzilin Trail.
The Guishan Island Streetscape Improvement Project earned an Honorable Mention in the Scenic Recreation category at the 11th Taiwan Landscape Awards. By integrating experiential display spaces with local cultural life and reshaping the settlement streetscape, the project showcases Guishan Island's distinctive identity as an ecological island. As a core element of the Forward-looking Infrastructure Plan, it supports integrated marketing for this captivating scenic area.
Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area
Centering on Sun Moon Lake, integrating three surrounding travel routes (Puli, Xinyi, and Jiji–Shuili), and incorporating diverse transportation options to improve access to key visitor sites and enhance the landscape, advancing the vision of Pearl in the Mountains–Sun Moon Lake 3.0]. The goal is to improve the quality of recreation facilities and shape diverse recreation themes, moving toward the vision of “Pearl in the Mountains—Sun Moon Lake 3.0”. Under Phase 4, highlight projects included the Puli Tourism Service Facilities Construction Project and the turnkey construction of Ita Thau Zhongzheng Parking Facility, as well as the establishment of a visitor information station to enhance tourism service quality and capacity. Parking capacity in the Ita Thau area was increased, traffic flow was improved, the parking facility was integrated with the landscape, and smart services were incorporated.
