Yangmingshan National Park is located just 17 kilometers from the center of Taipei city, making it one of the most popular national parks on the island. Its accessibility from the capital means that both locals and visitors can enjoy the 113 square kilometer expanse it covers. Best times to visit Yangmingshan are Spring for the […]
READ MOREEast Coast National Scenic Area
East Coast National Scenic Area includes Shitiping, Baxian Cave, Shiyusan, Sanxiantai, Xiaoyeliu, Green Island, and other notable sights of distinctive beauty. Considered a region of unspoiled natural beauty, East Coast National Scenic Area extends 170 kilometers down Taiwan’s east coast, from the mouth of the Hualien River in the north to Xiaoyeliu (Little Yehliu) in […]
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Founded by venerable master Hsing Yun in 1967, Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Monastery is located in Dashu in Kaohsiung. Although the monastery has been closed for periods of time to afford monks the cloistered environment required to fulfil their Buddhist practice, gates reopened to the public again in 2000. Apart from its rich history, the […]
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Fort of Anping – or Fort Zeelandia – was built over 10 years from 1624. It was an important administrative, and strategic trading and defense hub while under Dutch rule. With a turbulent 350 year history that reflects the eras through which it has survived, it is known now as Anping Old Fort. The Dutch […]
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Visit Jiufen Old Street, a historic hillside street in Jiufen, for a glimpse into Taiwan’s gold mining past. Apart from its 1890’s golden heritage, Jiufen holds an appeal that extends well beyond its seaside mountain location near the town of Ruifang. The quintessentially traditional Chinese (and some Japanese) architecture – think movie set design – […]
READ MOREAlishan Mountain
Officially a national tourist area, Alishan is a mountain range that follows the ‘spine’ of the island. The average peak reaches 2,500 meters and on a clear day, views as far as Yushan are visible. No visit to Alishan is complete without an alpine sortie to admire the sunrise that draws visitors from around the […]
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Fancy traveling to another world? You can do that with a visit to Yehliu Geopark, a fascinating assembly of natural rock sculptures that bear uncanny resemblance to all manner of things: oversized mushrooms, different animals, bee hives, even the head of a queen. It’s said the park’s most distinctive sculpture resembles the head of ancient […]
READ MOREKenting National Park
Located at the very south of Taiwan at Hengshun Peninsula, Kenting National Park has a reputation for beautiful beaches, idyllic vegetation and diversity in its coral population. The national park is synonymous with a tropical climate, sunshine, and magical beaches. Be prepared to feel swept away into total holiday mode.
READ MORESun Moon Lake
An unusual name for Taiwan’s largest and arguably most beautiful lake scenery, Sun Moon Lake was named for the resemblance that the east and west sides of the lake have to the sun and moon. It is home to the local aboriginal Thao tribe. On your visit here be enchanted by picturesque views across the […]
READ MORETaroko Gorge(Taroko National Park)
Covering over 920 square kilometers in the northern section of the Central Mountain Range, Taroko National Park is a Taiwan destination for nature lovers. Located just northeast of the island’s midpoint, Taroko National Park is ‘carved’ through the middle by the Liwu River, a natural wonder that created the breathtaking Taroko Gorge. Visitors will appreciate […]
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