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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.
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Jonathan Williams is the travel writer for Destination Guide TV - the place to share travel videos. Visit http://www.destinationguide.tv/taiwan to view or share Taiwan travel videos.