🌿 Xinliao Waterfall Trail Side Trip Recommendation | Renshan Botanical Garden

In the last post, I shared about the Xinliao Waterfall Trail in Dongshan, Yilan. If you have time after finishing the waterfall trail, you can also stop by Renshan Botanical Garden on your way～ Renshan Botanical Garden is quite large with many trails and garden landscapes. It's a great place to take a leisurely stroll and absorb the forest's phytoncides🌳 There's an observation deck where you can overlook the Lanyang Plain and Guishan Island. Interestingly, even though the sky looked clear, the sea seemed to be covered by a thin mist, and only the silhouette of Guishan Island was faintly visible, adding a hazy feel～ However, after actually walking through it this time, I feel the current scenery in the garden isn't as beautiful as it used to be. Some areas look a bit weathered, and compared to my previous impression, it lacks a bit of refinement! If you're particularly looking forward to taking pretty garden photos, you might need to lower your expectations a bit😅 But the biggest highlight of this trip turned out to be—monkeys!🐒🐒🐒 I encountered several monkeys along the way. They were completely unafraid of people and moved freely near the trails. Some walked right by, and they looked incredibly cute😍 So far, none of the monkeys have actively attacked tourists, but it's still important to remind everyone that they are wild animals. It's safer to keep your distance, don't feed them, and don't tease them. Don't get too close just because they look cute～ If you're planning a day trip to Dongshan, Yilan, these two spots are perfect for a combined visit. Walk the waterfall trail first, then head to the botanical garden for a relaxing stroll and some sightseeing. You might even get lucky and see some cute monkeys🐒