Author: Jonathan Williams
Taiwan is also known as Treasure Island for its beautiful
scenery and landscapes. The island is a popular destination for
tourists who want to enjoy its grand mountains, theme parks,
beaches, and cultural offerings. Enjoy its friendly people, fine
weather, excellent tourist facilities, and convenient
transportation.
1.) Mt. Yushan
Don't miss seeing the Jade Mountain, Mt. Yushan, which is
Northeastern Asia's highest peak. Exercise your limbs by
climbing this 3,952-meter-high mountain. You'll be treated to
crisp mountain air and a breathtaking view at the top.
2.) Yang Min Shan National Park
This a favorite place due to its hot springs, wonderful flora
and wildlife and spas. Its mineral springs are popular with
people from Taipei. Just 45 minutes by bus or 70 minutes by
train, visitors can go hiking or have a picnic here.
3.) Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall
This palatial structure is also known as the National Taiwan
Democracy Memorial Hall. Built to commemorate Chiang Kai Shek,
the building represents the flag of Taiwan with its blue roofs,
red flowerbeds, and white walls. Lush gardens flank the hall,
and it is located close to the National Theatre and National
Concert Hall.
4.) Penghu
Penghu is an archipelago of 64 islands between Taiwan and the
mainland. It has sandy beaches, fishing villages, and delicious
seafood. Its only city of Makung is a beautiful place with an
outdoor market, fishing harbor, and temples.
5.) Tienhsiang
Located in Tienhsiang is the Taroko Gorge, probably Taiwan's
most beautiful tourist attraction. It is 19 km long with cliffs
dropping away to a rushing river of water. The Eternal Spring
Shrine straddles a waterfall and is a memorial to the 450
workers who died constructing the Taroko Highway.
6.) Lung Shan Temple
Also known as the Dragon Mountain Temple, this temple is very
impressive for its architecture and religious practices where
worshippers give offerings to the various gods here, the main
one being the Goddess of Mercy. Offerings such as fruit,
flowers, and money are made here to the deities, and this is
done by burning paper money or putting it in the offertory box.
The temple is situated in the Wanhua district, just near the
Huashi Night Market.
7.) Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall
Don't miss this great hall where a 30-foot statue of Dr. Sun
Yat Sen, who played a pivotal role in Taiwanese history, adorns
the entrance. Tourists can watch the changing of the guard. They
can also watch world-class shows in the theatre on the upper
floors.
8.) The National Palace Museum
Comparable to the best museums in the world like the Louvre,
the National Palace Museum contains one of the most extensive
collections of Chinese artifacts and objects d'art. It is twin
to the Palace Museum in Beijing, which was split in twain by the
civil war, which also resulted in the formation of Taiwan. It
contains masterpieces which provide glimpses of Chinese
craftsmanship.
9.) Taipei 101
Taipei 101 is the tallest building in the world standing at 509
meters. Opened in November 2003, it is shaped like a Chinese
pagoda with 8 floors in each pagoda roof and was designed
according to traditional feng shui principles. It is situated
near the Taipei Exhibition Convention Center, the Grand Hyatt
Hotel, and the Japanese department stores of Sogo and
Mitsukoshi.
10.) Guang Hua Night Market
This is a street food market made up of food stalls catering to
local residents. This exciting array of snack shops offer tasty
and cheap treats such as soup made from beef bone stock and
different kinds of dumplings, pancakes with tangy sauce, and
roti bread. In the market you will find locals who come here to
grab a bite or buy food to take home.
About The Author: Jonathan Williams is the travel writer for
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