Must-visit places when traveling in Taiwan

Taiwan is known as the Treasure Island. From cities to villages, mountains to seas, canyons to lakes, every place exudes a different style, which is worth savoring. Below are the must-visit places I compiled for traveling in Taiwan. Welcome to read and refer to them!

Sun Moon Lake

Sun Moon Lake is located in Shuishe Village, Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan. It is the only natural lake in Taiwan and one of the most beautiful lakes in China. There is a small island in the lake that looks like a bead floating on the water from a distance. It is called Lalu Island (formerly known as Zhuzi Island and Guanghua Island). With this island as the boundary, the northern half of the lake is shaped like a round sun, and the southern half of the lake is shaped like a curve. Moon, hence the name Sun Moon Lake. Every year during the Mid-Autumn Festival when the full moon is in the sky, the young men and women of the Gaoshan ethnic group carry long and thick bamboo poles and colored balls to the edge of the pond to dance ancient folk dances. They reenact the folk tale of conquering the evil dragon, combining the sun and the The moon tops the sky, allowing Sun Moon Lake to enjoy the brilliance of the sun and moon forever. The Shuishe Mountain in the east of Tandong is more than 2,000 meters high. The mountain peaks are reflected in the morning glow and dusk, and the scenery is beautiful. There is a Wenwu Temple on the mountainside in the north of the lake. Looking from the front of the temple, you can have a panoramic view of the scenery inside the lake. To the south, the Qinglong Mountain has a steep terrain. , there are several temples in the foothills of the mountain, among which Xuanzang Temple is dedicated to the relics of Tang Xuanzang, an eminent monk of the Tang Dynasty; there is a peacock garden on the west side, with dozens of pairs of peacocks, which can perform tail-spreading and dancing, making people more excited; There are ethnic song and dance performances in the Thao residents' settlement for tourists to watch.

Taipei

Taipei City is located in the center of the Taipei Basin, bounded by Tamsui River, Xindian Creek, Jingmei Creek and Taipei County. If you take a bird's-eye view of Taipei City from the air, the checkerboard-like road system, staggered towering high-rise buildings, star-shaped park green belts, and the constant flow of traffic all day long are indeed excellent indicators for people to identify this city. Taipei City is the tourist center in northern Taiwan and has many places of interest. Among them, the Taipei City Gate, Longshan Temple, Baoan Temple, Confucius Temple, Guide Palace, Yuanshan Cultural Heritage Site, etc. are all beautiful places suitable for sightseeing.

Kaohsiung

Kaohsiung City is located in southern Taiwan, bordering the Taiwan Strait to the west and south. It is the second largest city in Taiwan, a city under the jurisdiction of the "Executive Yuan", and a world-famous port. Known as the "Hong Kong Capital" of Taiwan, it is the political, economic and cultural center of southern Taiwan. Kaohsiung's scenery is best represented by the "Eight Scenes of Kaohsiung", including: sunset on Qishan Mountain, Xiaolu at Chengpu, rain at Yuanfeng Peak, autumn moon at garrison, sails returning to Jianggang, sound of waves at Guwan, clear breeze at Linghu Lake, and fishermen's songs in Jiangcun. Xiziwan Scenic Area, known as "Taiwan's West Lake", has many unique tourist attractions and is the most famous tourist area in southern Taiwan. The main attractions are scattered along the road around the lake. The whole area has beautiful scenery and is suitable for enjoying the lake view. Water color, rafting and fishing. The Lotus Pond located in Zuoying is also surrounded by many tourist attractions such as the Confucius Temple, Dragon and Tiger Pagoda, and Chunqiu Pavilion. In Shoushan Park, you can hike to see the beautiful sea views and watch cute macaques. It is also an excellent place for leisure. In addition, the largest Buddhist temple in Taiwan - Fo Guang Shan, Qihou Lighthouse, Qihou Fort, the former British Consulate of Qingda Dog, and the North Gate of Xiongzhen, etc. are all cultural relics with long history and are worth visiting.

Kenting

It is said that Kenting was named after a group of strong men came from the mainland during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty to cultivate land in what is now the southernmost part of Taiwan. This place was later called "Kenting". Kenting is located in Pingtung County, Taiwan Province, facing the Pacific Ocean to the east, the Taiwan Strait to the west, and the Bashi Strait to the south. Kenting has a tropical climate, with an average annual temperature of 24 degrees. The geology is dominated by coral reefs. Surrounded by the sea on three sides and mountains in the north, coupled with the downhill wind blowing for half a year, Kenting has a unique topography.

The landscape here is diverse, with beach shells, cliffs, sand waterfalls, skirts, stalactite caves, rare plants in tropical rainforests, a wide variety of insects and butterflies, and a place where migratory birds migrate for up to half a year. . Arriving at the southernmost tip of Taiwan, the ancient city scenery of Hengchun continues its ancient history, and the blue sea and sky of Kenting sway the warm southern scenery. In Taiwan's "End of the World", you will definitely not want to leave with its pure sea views, white beaches, tropical atmosphere, and exciting rides.

Alishan

Alishan is located east of Chiayi City, Taiwan. It consists of eighteen high mountains and is a branch of the Yushan Mountains. The average summer temperature is 14.3 degrees, making it the most ideal summer resort in Taiwan. Alishan’s sunrise, sea of ??clouds, sunset, forest and mountain railway are collectively known as the “Five Wonders of Alishan”. The position and time of sunrise in Alishan vary in the four seasons; the sea of ??clouds in Alishan usually appears at sunrise or dusk when the weather is clear and there are floating clouds. The layers of clouds and mist are undulating, covering the nearby peaks, like a small island emerging from the vast sea. It is one of the "Taiwan Eight Scenic Spots".

Due to the high altitude and thin air, the sunset in Alishan is gorgeous; Alishan has very rich forest resources, and the plant distribution is tropical, warm, temperate and cold zones. Among them, the cypress virgin forest is the most precious. Alishan Forest Railway is one of the world's famous mountaineering railways. The train passes through four different forest areas: hot, subthermal, warm and cold. The Alishan flower season in March and April every year is an annual event not to be missed. At that time, cherry blossoms, Mori's azaleas, heather, foxgloves, etc. transform Alishan into a beautiful, colorful and intoxicating world of flowers.

The "Five Trees" of Alishan - red cypress, hinoki cypress, Asian fir, hemlock, and pine - are famous all over the world. The Alishan sacred trees and the sleeping moon sacred tree that represent the Alishan forest are both red cypress.

In addition, there are also places of interest and historical sites such as Sandaiki, Sister Lake, Ciyun Temple, Shouzhen Palace, Alpine Museum, Shuling Pagoda, Dr. Qinshan Kawai's Memorial Monument, etc., which are all must-see places for tourists on the mountain. In addition to rich and precious natural resources, it also preserves the cultural resources of the Tsou people for more than 200 years. You can see the ancient cultural relics of the Tsou people and understand the traditional way of life of the Tsou people. Full-time commentators record the footprints of our ancestors, various living utensils, tools, clothing, etc. in the museum, which not only displays the wisdom of the tribe, but also allows you to better understand the rare and mysterious history, traditions and myths of the Tsou people in Alishan.

Kinmen

Kinmen, formerly known as Wuzhou, also known as Xianzhou, is a relay station for culture, trade and immigration between Taiwan and mainland China. It has won the title of "Marine Park" for its beautiful scenery. ” the reputation. Kinmen is located in the southeastern sea of ??Fujian Province, standing in the Taiwan Strait, 198 nautical miles from Keelung to the east, 82 nautical miles from Chaohu Lake to the southeast, 160 nautical miles from Kaohsiung, and about 18 nautical miles from Xiamen to the west. The closest point to the mainland is from Mashan to Jiaoyu, only 2310 meters. Kinmen is surrounded by the sea to the west, and there are many harbors and ports around the island. There are more than 30 places where boats can be berthed. The tide is high and the water is deep.