Wufengqi Waterfall

Wufengqi Waterfall
五峰旗瀑布
Wufengqi Waterfall; 五峰旗瀑布
Location	Jiaoxi, Yilan County, Taiwan
Coordinates	23°35′46.8″N 120°42′30.9″E / 23.596333°N 120.708583°E
Type	waterfall

The Wufengqi Waterfalls (Chinese: 五峰旗瀑布; pinyin: Wǔfēngqí Pùbù) are a popular tourist attraction located in the Wufengqi Scenic Area in Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County, Taiwan. They are so named because they stand in front of a row of five steep mountains, whose sharp peaks resemble the five triangular flags (三角旗) hanging down the back of war generals in Chinese opera.

Geology

The waterfalls consist of three layers, with a total drop of 100 meters. The upper layer flows rapidly through a narrow mountain chasm while the bottom layer ends at the entrance of the Wufengqi Scenic Area, where there are a barbecue area and a play area for children. A viewing pavilion built by the middle layer allows visitors to enjoy the lush mountains and the cascades of water from the steep mountains.^[1]

Transportation

The waterfalls are accessible by the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle from Jiaoxi Station of the Taiwan Railways.^[2]

References

^ Tourism Administration, Republic of China (Taiwan) (29 April 2008). "Tourism Administration, Republic of China (Taiwan)-Yilan County". Tourism Administration, Republic of China (Taiwan). Retrieved 12 August 2025.
^ "Wufengqi Scenic Area". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 30 June 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.