Thursday, December 9, 2010

What is the country known for?


Taiwan is known for!!!!! 
 

Taiwan is known for their scenery and nature. Taiwan is also known for steep mountains and lush forests.

People tend to have a perception that Taiwan has only places to shop and their night markets. However, they have other natural scenery that is breath taking. As Taipei is the capital of Taiwan, people tend to visit there more often. The island is also home to high mountain ranges, great beaches and stunning national parks - many with hot springs.

Train ride in Alishan
  • §  Alishan (阿里山) - misty forests of giant cypresses and amazing sunrises at the center of the island, reached by a scenic narrow-gauge train



  •   Kenting National Park (墾丁國家公園) - located at the extreme southern tip of the island, this park is famous for its beaches and lush vegetation.
  •  Shei-pa National Park (雪霸國家公園) - a park spanning mountains and rivers located in Hsinchu County - great hiking trails
  •  Sun Moon Lake (日月潭) - nestled at 762 m (2,500 ft) in lofty mountains in Nantou County, this lake is famous for its clear sparkling blue water and picturesque mountain backdrop.  Taipingshan (太平山) - a historic logging area and one of Taiwan's most scenic spots. Located in Yilan County.
  • Taroko Gorge (太魯閣峽谷 Tàilǔgé)- an impressive gorge located off the east coast
  •   Yangmingshan National Park (陽明山國家公園) - spanning a mountain range overlooking Taipei
  •   Panguno Rakaso (Yushan/玉山) - at 3,952 m (12,966 ft) the highest mountain in not just Taiwan, but all East Asia
  •   Lalashan (拉拉山) - "Lala" means "beauty" in native Atayal language. Mt. Lala is one of natural protection zones in Taiwan.There are 500-2800 years old divine trees and the No. 5 divine tree, even older than Confucius. When people mention Mt. Lala, the first image come out is the peach. If you visit Mt. lala in the period of the peach season (July - August) you should try and you'll know why people love it. Located in Taoyuan County.
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(http://wikitravel.org/en/Taiwan)

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