Qingjing Skywalk 清境高空觀景步道

Historical Background:

During Japanese rule, the area around Qingjing farm was originally pasture for the cattle of the Seediq aboriginal tribe. This is the same tribe that caused the Mushe Incident, the biggest rebellion against the Japanese during that era, involving mass killings of Japanese and even more Aboriginals in return. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, you should watch the film Warriors of the Rainow: Seediq Bale. The Mushe incident memorial can be found a little further down the road in Wushe as the Mona Rudo Resistance Monument. 

Later in 1959 the ROC government made the area a relocation area for a few military families to plant tropical fruits. In 1967 Chiang Chin-kuo (Chiang Kai-shek’s son) visited the area and remarked: 「清新空氣任君取，境地優雅是仙居」meaning “There is fresh air for one to breathe, and the area is elegant like the dwelling place of a fairy.” From then on, the farm changed its name from Rongmin Farm (榮民農場meaning honorary citizens’ farm) to Qingjing Farm, meaning “Fresh Landscape.”

By 1985 the farms around Qingjing were all making losses. But then the first hotel was built in the area, the income of which was greater than that of the farm itself. From then on, the tourist sector of Qingjing Farm began. Nowadays, the farm is purely a tourist attraction, and many hotels and hostels have been built in the area. 

Nantou’s Qingjing Skywalk opened in 2017 and was revamped again in 2019. The path is 1.2 kilometers long and sits at an altitude of 1800 meters. The skywalk itself is raised 10 meters from the ground.

Price:

Full adult ticket: 270 NT 
Groups over 30 people: 210 NT
Swiss Garden: 150 NT 
Skywalk: 50 NT 
You can book tickets for a discount on Klook here.

Hours:

8 AM – 4:30 PM every day!

Cherry Blossom Season:

Cherry Blossoms can be seen in the park from February to late March. Check out our full guide to Cherry Blossom Season in Taiwan here. 

How to get to Qingjing Skywalk:

By Bus:
From Taichung, take the Kbus, Nantou Bus, or Quanhang bus to the Puli bus station. You can also take Kbus from Taipei Main Station straight to the Puli bus station. From there, you can buy entrance tickets to Qingjing and round-trip bus tickets all in one via Nantou bus. The bus will leave and come back to Puli Station. Be sure to take the bus all the way to the Qingjing entrance. 
You can book tickets to travel to Nantou via inter-city bus on Klook here. 
You can book tickets to Taichung via high-speed rail (HSR)  on Klook here or KKDay here, or book tickets via the normal train (TRA)  on Klook here, then switch to a bus to Nantou. 

By Car/Scooter:
Take National Highway 6 to Puli and then continue onto Provincial Highway 14 all the way to Qingjing Farm. There are private parking lots above the entrance for about 200 NT a day, and there are usually extra spots even on a busy day.

Looking for scooter rental in Nantou? Search Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here. 

Bicycle Rental: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan’s landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on KKday here and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. 

Tours: 

​There are many tours and activities available in Nantou, such as river Tracing, paragliding, Shanlinxi Forest Recreation Area 杉林溪, Cona’s Chocolate Castle, Shuiyuan Suspension Bridge, JOJOZOO Park, and Aowanda Forest Recreation Area.
You can find more tours of Nantou on Klook here or KKday here. 

Where to Stay:

We have stayed at and recommend Maple Leaf Holiday Villa (you can book on Agoda here, Booking.com here, Hotels.com here, Expedia.com here, Trip.com here, or Klook here), a lodge with a great view and within walking distance of Cingjing Farm.
Looking for a hotel? Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here. We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality accommodation on the islands.

Map:

Check out the map above.

Our Journey:

The Skywalk that circles around Qingjing Farm offers amazing views of the central mountain range. It stretches for about 3 KM round trip and 250M of elevation and is fun walking down, but not so fun walking back up.​

The entrance to the skywalk is at the bottom of the hill once you enter Qingjing Farm.

Qingjing Skywalk
The Qingjing Skywalk is located at an elevation of about 1,700 to 2,000 meters above sea level and stretches along the contour of the hillside. It offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and pastures, allowing visitors to experience the beauty of nature up close. The walkway connects several popular scenic spots in Qingjing, including the Green Green Grasslands and the 487-Step Trail, making it a great way to explore the area while enjoying the cool mountain breeze and spectacular landscapes.

Entrance to the skywalk. You can buy tickets at the gate, or buy them for a discount on Klook here.

A couple walking across the skywalk.

View of the skywalk with the Qingjing Windmill in the background.

Grassy hills of Qingjing Farm.

View of downtown Ren’ai.

Sheep grazing in front of a pavilion at Qingjing Farm.

View of high mountain farms and tea plantations.

Visitors walk past more grazing sheep.

View across the valley at more farms.

View of the windmill at Qingjing.

View further down at Qingjing Farm.

Mountaintop tea plantations.

Closeup on the windmill and some sheep.

Looking back at the entrance of Qingjing Farm.

A waterfall across the valley.

Here the skywalk opens up into a wider platform.

Panoramic view.

View of the Old England manor down the road.

Looking back up the skywalk from where we came.

Looking back at the entrance to Qingjing Farm.

Heart-shaped selfie spot.

Closeup on some sheep.

A man taking photos of sheep.

More sheep and lambs.

A small herd.

View further down the skywalk.

View looking at the road to Lushan.

The sun came out for a few minutes here.

A family poses for a photo here.

View of the river down below.

View of Yunlong Bridge 雲龍橋.

Here are some photos that I took looking back from Yunlong Bridge 雲龍橋.

You can see the skywalk on the top of the ridgeline.

View looking down at a camp site.

Another view looking back at the sky bridge.

More onlookers enjoying the views.

More photo takers.

More sunlit hills.

Tea plantations in the high mountains.

Kids running on the central platform.

You can’t see it from the skybridge, but further down the road you can also get some great views of Wushe Reservoir. Wushe Reservoir, also known as Wanda Reservoir or Bihu, is formed by the Wushe Dam along the Wushe Creek in Ren’ai Township of Nantou County. The main function of the reservoir is to provide hydroelectric power. The area is a beautiful scenic location that is well worth a visit. Check out our full blog on the Wushe Reservior here.

If you have time, you can also visit the Swiss Garden. Swiss Garden is a beautiful high mountain garden near Qingjing Farm in Nantou. Here you can find flowers, fountains, statues, restaurants, and camping accommodations. If you come to Qingjing Farm, you should definitely check this place out. Check out our full guide to the Swiss Garden here.

You can buy tickets to Qingjing Skywalk for a discount on Klook here.

Check out our full blog to Qingjing Farm here.

Check out our full guide to Nantou County here.
Check out our guide to Taiwan here.