Towering pine in Taichung becomes new tourist photo spot
Towering pine in Taichung becomes new tourist photo spot
2025-11-20
One incredibly tall pine tree in a downtown Taichung neighborhood has become a popular tourist destination. The pine is four to five stories high and towers above the surrounding buildings, earning it the nickname “sky-piercing tree.” The local borough chief said the tree is also the center of a romantic love story.
A towering pine tree reaches toward the sky, rising four to five stories high. Taller than the surrounding buildings, it has become a popular picture spot for tourists. It grows in a small alley in Wuquan West Fifth Street in Taichung’s West District.
Member of public
It’s special because it’s rare to have such a tall tree in the middle of a city. It wasn’t this big at the start, but trees are like people—they grow.
Member of public
I noticed it when I was passing by and thought it was special, so I wanted to take a picture.
Wang Yun-hsuan
FTV reporter
Locals recommend three different spots to take photos here. The first is from across the street, which captures the blue sky and clouds behind the tree. The second is from the tree’s other side, which is best to take photos when the sun is setting. The third is from below the tree, which captures its incredible height without people in the frame.
As the reporter was filming, a local resident came by and demonstrated how to take his favorite photo of the tree. At the right time and from the right angle, the sun can be captured on top of the pine like a star on top of a Christmas tree.
This popular sight has even gotten its own tag on Google called “Taichung Wonder—Sky-Piercing Tree.” While most people just come to take photos, this 50-year-old tree also has a touching origin story.
Lee Kuo-chen
Local borough chief
The tree was planted by a husband and wife as a memento. The husband passed away young, and his wife always says that his spirit lives on in the tree. So, in a way, he continues to keep her company.
The pine tree’s deep roots reflect the strength of the couple’s love for one another. Although the husband has passed away, the tree continues to grow taller every year, serving as a memorial and symbol of their love.
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台中爆紅打卡點巷弄奇觀 4.5層樓"突破天際樹"
2025-11-20
台中近來出現一處爆紅打卡景點，被網友稱為"突破天際樹"，因為這棵南洋杉，高達4、5層樓，比周邊民房都還要高，不少遊客到場朝聖，不過當地里長也分享，這棵樹背後，其實有一段浪漫的愛情小故事。
高大樹木，直衝天際，從巷弄遠望，整棵樹高達4、5層樓，高空環繞俯瞰，附近真的沒房比它高，種在台中西區五權西五街巷弄，路過的遊客，覺得它特別搶眼。
[[民眾]]
“很特別，因為在市區裡面很少有這麼高大的樹。它其實剛開始的時候沒有那麼大，但是樹跟人一樣，都會成長。”
[[民眾]]
“剛剛路過才看到，想說還蠻特別，想要拍下來。”
[[民視記者 王云宣]]
“台中最佳拍攝(打卡)景點，在地人推薦三種最佳拍攝地點，第一個就在樹的對街，可以拍到藍天白雲。第二個是在樹的另一側，傍晚拍得到夕陽，時間最剛好。第三種在樹的下方，人不入鏡，但視覺震撼。”
記者拍到一半，住在附近的大哥，也不藏私，小露身手，喬好角度連太陽一起捕捉入鏡。
這爆紅的打卡點，甚至有了專屬Google地標，網友幫它取名為"台中奇觀--突破天際樹"，對一般人來說，只是奇觀，但這棵樹齡超過50年的南洋杉，背後有動人的故事。
[[台中西區吉龍里長 李國楨]]
“過去是一對夫妻種下來的，當時一起做為紀念。因為先生很早就過世了，夫人是一直都認為說，這棵樹有先生的精神在，所以都像有先生在陪伴著她。”
根深蒂固的南洋杉，象徵這對夫妻的濃濃愛意，如今先生離世了，天際樹每年越長越高、屹立不搖，相伴太太一生，就好像這份愛，從沒離開過。
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