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RICH NATURAL BEAUTY
Taiwan boasts rich natural resources - high mountains, softly rising hills, open plains, lush river basin, offshore islands, rift valleys and marble canyons, rocky and sandy coastlines, and undersea coral reefs are only some features of Taiwan's geological variety.
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Yeliu Rock Formation - Northeast Coast |
Yeliu Rock Formation - Northeast Coast |
Basalt Columns |
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Laomei Reef |
Northeast Coast |
Shipa National Park |
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Mount Yushan |
Cherry Blossom Season |
Bamboo Forest |
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Taroko Gorge - Hualien |
Taroko Gorge - Hualien |
Taroko Gorge - Hualien |
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RELAX ON PACIFIC SHORES
Kending is at the very tip of the island in the south, where the Taiwan Strait meets the Pacific and Bashi Channel. Kending offers the serenity of the surrounding national park.
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Kenting Beach |
Kenting Beach |
Kenting Beach |
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Hualien |
Liouciou Coast |
Northeast coast |
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LEARN FROM AGE-OLD ABORIGINE CULTURE
There are many different Aborigine tribes in Taiwan, all of them with interesting history and colorful customs. They are strongly linked with the Maori of New Zealand.
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Amis Tribe |
Orchid Island |
Tribe Ceremony |
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Tribe Festival |
Aborigine Dance |
Hair Dance |
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SEE MORE CULTURE
Due to the political situation during the latter half of the 20th century, you will see more of traditional culture in Taiwan than in Mainland China. Taiwan has consciously preserved, unbroken, a cultural heritage arising far back in the mists of history, long before the written word arrived on the island.
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Traditional Puppets |
Traditional Puppet |
Traditional Puppets |
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Traditional Artifacts |
Shadow Puppet Show |
Lantern Festival |
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Chinese Calligraphy |
Lantern Festival |
Chinese Opera |
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Tea Field |
Rice Fields |
Drum Show |
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Jiufung |
Traditional House |
Opera Houses |
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RESTORE YOUR SOUL AT TAIWANESE TEMPLE
One of the main reasons why Taiwan is such an enjoyable country to visit is its rich spiritual heritage.
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Traditional Temple |
Temple - Khaoshong |
Temple - Khaoshong |
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Elaborate Decoration |
Interesting Architecture |
Interesting Details |
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Budda Sculptures - Khaoshong |
Entry to Temple |
Temple at Lotus Lake |
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Priest |
Religious Parade |
Temple Gathering |
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Temple Lanterns |
Pray Foyer |
Prayer Charms |
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SAVOR A MOVEABLE FEAST AT A TAIWANESE TABLE
One of the most compelling attractions of Taiwan has always been the fertile land, producing abundance of food and a variety of culinary cuisine, food is a source of pride for the Taiwanese.
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Seasonal Fruits |
Fruit Store |
Dried Fruits |
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Variety of Buns |
Road Side BBQ |
Sausage Sizzle |
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BBQ Squid |
Fried Stinky Tofu |
Oyster Omelet |
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Steamboat and BBQ |
Variety of Taiwanese Dishes |
Steam Duck and Vermicelli Soup |
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