Kaohsiung international metropolis

Kaohsiung Harbor

A thriving international metropolis at the southern tip of Taiwan, Kaohsiung was the host city for the 2009 World Games. Due to the regulating effects of the marine climate, Kaohsiung is generally sunny and enjoys pleasant weather year-round. Known as “Taiwan’s Maritime Capital,” the city has worked hard in recent years to develop its tourism industry, including through beautification of the urban landscape.

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Chiayi

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Alishan Mountain range, which is part of the Central Mountain range, is the collective name of 18 peaks including Dadong Mountain. Overlapping peaks, cliffs, and valleys are the make up the typical view and landscape.Since the high mountains and broad valleys block the strong southwest wind, the valley is usually foggy and cloudy like a vast, tumultuous sea. When the sun rises from the Central Mountain range and the light sweeps over the sky, the clouds suddenly give way to the clear sky to produce a grand view. In the evening, the clouds are even more beautiful with their magnificent afterglow. To many visitors, the red and gold splendor of the clouds, sunrise, and sunset in Alishan, are truly unforgettable and leave lasting memories. Tashan and Duigauyuei are the most impressive landscapes in Alishan. In Tashan, it is easy to locate the numerous layers of rocks wrinkled from orogeny; while in Duigauyuei, visitors can view the endless peaks of the Central and Yushan Mountain ranges and observe the magnificent sea of clouds.

 

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In the early days, Alishan was one of three major logging areas.dominated by Taiwanese Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress forests. Along with the common Tertiary fossils, Taiwania, Hemlock, and Huashan Pine are among the “Top Five in Alishan”. Neighboring broadleaf trees are mainly Fagaceae. Giant cypress trees are the main attraction in Alishan because it is rare to see a giant cypress, and even more rare to see a group of cypress trees in the United States and Japan, the two other countries where cypress grow. In addition to watching the fragrant ancient tree and thousand-year-old cypress, visitors must be sure to visit the tall Taiwania next to Ciyun Temple. There are so many flowers to look at in Alishan: Cherry Blossoms in March-April, Yushan Rhododendron in April and the valuable Formosan Pleione.The Yellow Azalea living among the cypress trees in June are also world-class.

Giant cypress trees

Yunlin

    This bridge, across the lower reaches of the Zhuoshui River in Yunlin County, stretches1,939 meters and was once a hub for transportation in Taiwan’s western corridor. In the old days, in addition to the highway it also carried … Continue reading

Nantou

Nantou is the name of the Sun Moon Lake, most of the people come here because of beautiful view.

In there, we can breath of fresh air,and have a relax.

The second known as the Green Tunnel.

Sun Moon Lake cable car

Changhua

Changhua is a plains,bordering east Baguashan Nantou County, west bordering the Taiwan Strait, south Choshui River Yunlin County north bounded by Tatu and Taichung City.

Our rice is come from Changhua, if we want to play there, we can see many of plains in the road side.

Because Changhua is near the see , there  always have a strong wind.

therefore our government  set up wind power plants.

We can immediately eat delicious seafood,also.

 

                        

 

When we are tired at night,we can drive car to the mountain to warch the Changhua in the night.

we can see the whole Changhua, it will made u surprise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taichung

Taichung is a basin topography,

the mountains around the middle of the plains,

people were able to open the windows to see the beautiful outdoor spaces.

The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMOFA) was founded in 1988.

The NTMOFA is dedicated to the education and promotion of visual arts. It places great emphasis on collecting works by Taiwanese artists and exploring unique characteristics of modern and contemporary Taiwanese arts.

 The NTMOFA is the largest art museum in Asia.

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The Fengjia Night Market is one of Taichung’s famous commercial business districts, covering approximately one kilometer in diameter around Feng Chia University and includes the Fengjia-Wenhua Night Market, Fengjia Rd., and Fuxing Rd. In this CBD, you can find delicious snack foods, quality clothes at reasonable prices to express your unique personality, and the trendiest mobile phones at excellent bargain prices. After the Department of Transportation made great efforts to tackle the parking problems, it has become much easier to park your car or motorcycle at the Fengjia Night Market. Now you can enjoy a relaxing visit here without worrying about not finding a parking space.

Yilan

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There are many beautiful sea and mountain views in Yilan

If you feel the pressure of life, can go to the beach or the mountains, relieving stress
You may eat the fresh seafood in Yilan’s harbor
Ilan is a very special place.In the hot summer, you can go to Suao to wash cold springs.
In the Cold winter, you can go to Jiaosi  to wash hot springs.
These are natural resources

 

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Penghu

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Among the tourism routes in Penghu, the natural landscape and ecology of North Sea islets, fishing villages and water activities are the most popular among tourists.

The entire Jibeiyu of Penghu North Sea is 3.1km2 in area, with a coastline of 13km; it is the largest island on the North Sea, and tourists’ favorite spot. The “Sand Beach Beak” southwest of Jibei Island houses a white sand beach extending 800m, mainly composed of corals and shell fragments that were shipped to shore by the sea; it is a spectacular sight when looked down from the air.

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Hualien

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Splendid landscape has enriched the pure beauty of nature in Hualien. Tourism resources such as Taroko National Park, East Coast National Scenic Area, East Rift Valley Scenic Area and Yushan National Park are the four main highlights (from north to south).

Xiuguluan River is famous for white water rafting. Surrounded by mountains, turquoise Liyu Lake, ecological Fuyuan National Forest Recreation Area and aromatic WuHe Plateau Tea Plantation are places you shouldn’t miss. Ruisui, HongYe and Antong hot springs are ready to cleanse and reenergize you.

In recent years, many agricultural areas have transformed into tourist farms, indigenous ceremonies are being open to public, and farming and fishing villages welcome people to come experience organic lifestyle. Hualien has become more dynamic than ever and is sure to surprise you every time you visit.

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Taitung

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Taitung is a county boasting the most diverse  ethnic groups in Taiwan,

The colorful and distinct cultures of these ethnic groups have contributed to a unique cultural state in this pure land featuring mountains and coasts.

Apart from the colorful cultural attraction of the ethnic groups, Taitung also possesses prehistoric cultural heritage

There are even much more to see on Taitung’s natural resources,you will find surprises everywhere in this fascinating land of Taitung.

Whether  ing the rift valley and the coasts, joining the offshore whale watch tours, visiting the two offshore islands, going to a hot spring, engaging in outdoor activities, tasting  delicious seafood and wild vegetables and so on, you will enjoy a relaxing and comfortable journey to Taitung. Taitung is an excellent choice for your vacation and leisure!

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