Sail Rock is one of the popular landmarks of Kenting National Park in southern Taiwan. The rock is also nicknamed “Nixon’s Head,” as it resembles the back of former U.S. president Nixon’s head. There is a small white sand beach nearby, which is also a popular snorkeling site. There are plenty of cozy guesthouses and ...
The Longkeng Ecological Protection Area is located at the tip of Eluanbi Promontory in southern Taiwan’s Kenting National Park. It was named after its dragon-like shape. It is composed of unique terrains, such as collapsed cliffs, fringing reefs, and gorges, which were created by strong erosion caused by winter waves.
Located just outside of Jinshan Cape on Taiwan’s north coast are the Twin Candlestick Islets. Standing about 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level, the twin islets were originally part of Jinshan Cape, but separated due to plate tectonic processes and coastal erosion. Since the islets bear a resemblance to two candlesticks, they were called ...
Yilan Longtan Lake is a famous tourist attraction located on the calm and quiet outskirts of Jiaoxi Town in northern Taiwan’s Yilan County. It was one of the “Lanyang Twelve Scenic Wonders” due to its fascinating scenery. Besides its natural beauty, one of the most commendable features of the lake is the Distoechodon Tumirostris Eco ...
The Kao’s Hydrangea Fields have three flower fields. Covering about 0.5 hectares (1.2 acres), the first flower field is located in the picturesque Yangmingshan, and is one of the ideal destinations for hydrangea lovers in northern Taiwan. This flower field usually opens between mid-June and mid-July every year.
To celebrate the Keelung Ghost Festival, many public buildings, plazas, and temples in downtown Keelung and the iconic Main Altar (主普壇) at Keelung Zhong Zheng Park are charmingly decorated with beautiful art installations from the first day to the end of the seventh lunar month.
The Baiyang Trail is located on the Central Cross-Island Highway in central Taiwan. It is a unique trail that features tunnels, valleys, cliffs, rivers, and waterfalls. There are eight tunnels in the 2.1-kilometer (1.3 mile) trail. The Baiyang Suspension Bridge offers spectacular views of the waterfalls and the valley. The Baiyang Trail is one of ...
One does not just symbolically show support for Taiwan without the risk of antagonizing China. Or, more specifically, infuriating Beijing like Germany’s Parliamentary visit to Taiwan did recently, when a delegation of 6 German lawmakers met with Taiwan’s President Tsai-Ing Wen on Monday, October 3. The group from Germany arrived the day before and planned ...
The story of China and its obsession with gold is well documented as monthly data shows the phenomenal volumes imported through Hong Kong and traded on the Shanghai Gold Exchange. However, given how much commentators report on China’s interest in gold, it’s surprising that very few realize that in 12 months, the country lost thousands ...
Yaphui Phong, a Malaysian, came to Taiwan to study. An unexpected opportunity eventually led him into the field of photography, and since then has been deeply drawn in by the natural beauty of Taiwan. He has traveled around the whole island numerous times using time-lapse photography and, in 2022, launched a new film showcasing the ...
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