Photography not only records species' activities but also bears witness to Taiwan's years of conservation achievements. (Pictured: Formosan Serow) / Photo by Lai Chin-Huang

The most captivating part of photography in Taiwan’s National Parks is that you never know what the next moment holds. It could be a sea of clouds surging over high peaks, a plant in full bloom, or a fleeting encounter with an animal on the trail. When that perfect scene unfolds just as you happen to be there—that is the most beautiful of encounters.

The true allure of these national parks lies in the fact that they house Taiwan’s most precious and iconic landscapes and species. They represent the collective heart and soul of countless people dedicated to conservation for over 40 years, as well as the vibrant mountains, forests, rivers, and seas that nature has sustained.