Erliau Sunrise Viewing Platform

Tainan Attractions

二寮日出被譽為「最接近城市的曙光」
二寮日出被譽為「最接近城市的曙光」

In the photography community, there are three major sacred places for sunrise: Beigetud, Zhongwucheng, and Nianliang. They all share the common feature of having magnificent low-altitude sea of clouds. Nianliang is particularly renowned for being the lowest altitude sunrise viewing spot in Taiwan, praised as "the dawn closest to the city." On clear days, if you arrive before dawn and stand on high ground to gaze towards the east, the Central Mountain Range emerges in the morning light, with the sun leaping out from behind the mountains. Light beams shoot out at an angle, illuminating the white chalk hills. The lunar landscape reveals its true form amidst the endlessly shifting colors of the clouds and mist, while bamboo shadows sway in the morning glow, creating a beautiful ink wash landscape right before your eyes. In recent years, a newly constructed observation platform, unlike other small viewing areas, offers a spacious venue that can accommodate nearly two thousand people. Surrounding facilities such as parking lots and restrooms have also been established for the convenience of visiting pilgrims.

Address:Erliau Village, Zuochen District, Tainan City 713, Taiwan

Erliau Sunrise Viewing Platform Introduction

In the photography community, there are three famous sunrise spots known as the "Three Sacred Grounds of Sunrise": Beigangtou, Zhongwucheng, and Nanyu Liao. What they have in common is the breathtaking low-altitude sea of clouds. Nanyu Liao is especially noted as the lowest altitude sunrise viewing spot in Taiwan, dubbed "the dawn closest to the city." On clear days, just before dawn, one can stand at a high point to gaze towards the east, where the Central Mountain Range emerges in the morning light. The sun leaps out from behind the mountains, casting beams of light that illuminate the chalky hills. The beauty of the lunar landscape is revealed in the ever-changing colors of the clouds and mist. The bamboo shadows sway in the morning light, creating a picturesque ink painting unfolding right before one's eyes. In recent years, a new viewing platform has been constructed, unique for its spaciousness compared to other observation areas. It can accommodate nearly two thousand people, and facilities such as parking lots and restrooms have been set up for pilgrims visiting this breathtaking site.

Erliau Sunrise Viewing Platform Travel Information

Address:Erliau Village, Zuochen District, Tainan City 713, Taiwan


Transportation Methods:Nearby bus station: Ganglin Station (Tainan City Bus Green Line 13, Green Line 28), but it requires an additional half-hour walk to reach.


Parking Information:The viewpoint has a parking lot.


Tickets:Free admission.


Remarks:The best time to view the sunrise at Erliao is from June to September.


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