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Jinyue Waterfall

GPS:
Parking: 24.468590, 121.754270
Waterfalls: 24.467050, 121.747720

Jinyue Waterfall (中文版：金岳瀑布) is a massive waterfall in Yilan, Nan'ao Township. It's a popular waterfall for river tracers because there are so many fun places to swim and jump into the water along the way. There are bins for trash and recycling at the trail entrance, so please help keep the river clean by taking any garbage you find out with you.

Jinyue Waterslide is only a few minutes from the trail entrance.

  • Jinyue Waterslide, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterslide, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterslide, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterslide, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterslide, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterslide, 2016/9/8

Jinyue Waterfall is big and beautiful.

  • Jinyue Waterfall, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall, 2016/9/8

There is path through the forest half way, and then you have to trace in the river. In total it takes about 40 minutes.

  • Jinyue Waterfall Path, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall Path, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall Path, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall Path, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall Path, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall Path, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall Path, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall Path, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall Path, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall Path, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall Path, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall Path, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall Path, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall Path, 2016/9/8
  • Jinyue Waterfall Path, 2016/9/8

A popular route to take is going up on the path and then down through the river, which will bring you past these swimming holes.

  • Upstream from Jinyue Waterslide, 2016/9/8
  • Upstream from Jinyue Waterslide, 2016/9/8
  • Upstream from Jinyue Waterslide, 2016/9/8
  • Upstream from Jinyue Waterslide, 2016/9/8
  • Upstream from Jinyue Waterslide, 2016/9/8
  • Upstream from Jinyue Waterslide, 2016/9/8
  • Upstream from Jinyue Waterslide, 2016/9/8

Jinyue Waterfall
Yilan County, Nan'ao Township
金岳瀑布
宜蘭縣南澳鄉
GPS:
Waterfall: 24.46705, 121.74772
Parking: 24.46859, 121.75427
Detailed Map: https://goo.gl/1DKTeU

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The information on this page is for reference only. Your safety and following all the regulations in Taiwan are your own responsibility. For each outing, pay attention to the weather and do not go into the rivers after heavy rains or when there is a chance of heavy rain. Each person needs to prepare equipment and safety gear according to the conditions and their own abilities. Always look out for slippery surfaces, unstable ground, landslides and falling rocks. Be aware of the water depth, and be extra vigilant around fast flowing water. Be cautious you will have amazing adventures. Thank you for taking all your garbage out with you.