It’s easily accessible, incredibly photogenic, and deeply rooted in the indigenous traditions of Taiwan—making it a must-visit destination.
We alighted at the Wulai Terminal Bus Station, right by the picturesque Wulai Suspension Bridge, which spans over the emerald waters of the Nanshi River. Although the bridge was closed during our visit, it still made for a stunning photo backdrop.
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| Wulai Suspension Bridge over Nanshi River |
A short walk across a smaller bridge on North 107 Town Road led us past a Family Mart and 7-Eleven.
After which we spotted the Wulai Atayal Museum—the gateway to the famous Wulai Old Street.
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| Wulai Atayal Museum |
Wulai Old Street stretches for 300 meters along Huanshan Road and Pubu Road, paved in stone slate and flanked by aboriginal-themed shop signs.
The shops were still mostly closed when we arrived, but one food stall caught our attention—already grilling Taiwanese Sausages and Millet Mochis—a warm and savory welcome snack!
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| Wild Boar Sausage |
Here you can find unique Atayal delicacies like:
- Roasted boar meat
- Hot spring eggs
- Sticky rice wrapped in bamboo
- Magao-flavored dishes
- Aboriginal-style rice dumplings
- Millet wine & sticky rice balls
You may even catch traditional song and dance performances, offering a glimpse into the Atayal way of life.
After enjoying the Old Street, we crossed the Langshen Bridge, a gorgeous photo spot where the views of Nanshi River and surrounding forested cliffs were simply stunning.
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| Langshen Bridge |
From there, we ascended several flights of stairs to reach the Wulai Log Cart station—a traditional mini-train originally used for logging, now repurposed for tourism.
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| Wulai Log Cart Welcome Signage |
🚋 Ride time: ~5 minutes
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| Scenic view from the log cart |
The train offered a fun, short scenic ride parallel to Pubu Road, leading to the majestic Wulai Waterfall.
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| Wulai Falls |
From here, we ascended again—more stairs—to reach the cable car station to Yun Hsien Resort.
🎫 Cable car round-trip fare: NT$220
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| Yun Hsien Cable Car |
The Yun Hsien Cable Car glided smoothly above the falls, giving us aerial views of Wulai’s natural beauty.
At the summit, we were greeted by a peaceful viewing area with a drink stand selling Ice Genie’s pellet ice cream, cold drinks, and snacks.
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| Genie Ice Cream at Yun Hsien Resort |
Further up, more stairs lead into Yun Hsien Resort, known for:
- A fern trail
- Butterfly gardens
- Family attractions like mini zoos
- Nature walks and picnic spots
We opted not to continue exploring the resort and instead descended back down via the same cable car and returned via Log Cart to Wulai Old Street for lunch.
We supposed to have lunch at one of the restaurants near the Yun Hsien Cable Car station. However, the restaurant was closed even at 11am. So we headed straight back to the Old Street.
We stumbled upon a humble restaurant with no English signage. The friendly owner, though she only spoke Mandarin, recommended their house specialties:
- Scallion egg omelet
- Beef sautéed in black pepper and onions
- Bamboo tube rice
- Pork rib pops (like Taiwanese-style chicken)
All of this paired perfectly with a cold bottled Coca-Cola—the ideal meal after a long walk.
The restaurant also boasts the overlooking view of the Nanshi River, a perfect way to enjoy your stay while making your tummy full.
We noticed many stores sold fresh produce, dried fruits, and vegetables. One souvenir shop even gave us free samples of dried strawberries—a sweet parting gift.
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| Dried Strawberries on yogurt |
We caught the 849 Bus back to Xindian at around 1:40 PM, arriving in Ximending by 3:00 PM.
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| Bus back to Taipei |
To wrap up our day, we discovered a cozy café named inn Cafe along Lane 27, Chengdu Road, where we indulged in waffles and coffee before calling it a day.
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| At inn Cafe |
After a long trip to Wulai, we all opted to visit Taipei 101 next.
Here are the attractions we visited in Wulai:
- Wulai Old Street
- Wulai Suspension Bridge
- Langshen Bridge
- Wulai Log Cart
- Wulai Waterfall
- Yun Hsien Cable Car
- Viewpoint at Wulai Forestry Living Museum
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| Wulai Falls |
Here’s a sample itinerary you can follow for your visit to Wulai:
7:30 AM – Depart Ximending
8:50 AM – Arrive in Wulai Old Street
9:30 AM – Explore Old Street and Langshen Bridge
10:00 AM – Ride Log Cart to Wulai Waterfall
10:30 AM – Take Cable Car to Yun Hsien
11:30 AM – Return to Old Street
12:00 PM – Lunch at Wulai Old Street
1:30 PM – Head back to Taipei
3:00 PM – Back in Taipei
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| We’re back in Taipei |
EasyCard load: NT$100–150
MRT (Ximending to Xindian): NT$28
Bus 849 (Round-trip): NT$30
Log Cart: NT$50
Cable Car: NT$220
Lunch: NT$200–300
Snacks/Souvenirs: NT$100–200
Total: ~NT$600–800 (~₱1,100–₱1,500)
