Taiwan-A very common travel destination for travelers

Last year Bretoi’s family stayed overnight at my place. They stopped over in Taiwan for several days en route to Bend, Oregon. It is because of budget airline that Taiwan became a famous place. So I want to introduce more about Taiwan.

The former name Formosa (福爾摩沙) dates from 1544, when Portuguese sailors sighted the main island of Taiwan and named it Ilha Formosa, which means "Beautiful Island". The island of Taiwan is a more fashionable travel destination for both travelers and tourists. Taiwan is remarkable for everything from its booming business to its ancient culture. Even if Taiwan is much less than 14,000 square miles in region, it is the place to find over 22 million individuals. Modern Taiwan is defined by the migration of mainland Chinese citizens to the island pursuing the Communist revolution of China over 65 years ago. Nevertheless the government of Taiwan claims to be the valid government of mainland China, the world still recognizes the mainland government as the legitimate authority.

Political struggles aside, the island and people of Taiwan are worth visiting. Travelers who seek a comparison between traditional conventional Asian culture and contemporary Asian development will need look no farther than Taiwan to satisfy your traveling requirements.

Visitors who travel Taiwan need to ensure not to miss the following:

Taipei: Taiwan's largest city, called Taipei, is a rambling metropolis found on the northern end of the island that offers travelers with a personal view of contemporary Asia and its economic boom. Only 100 years ago Taipei was a valley filled with rice and vegetable farmers, but right now, travelers to Taiwan will observe a busy city filled with commerce and culture. Whilst the speed may well be frenetic, Taipei still offers a few of Taiwan's finest food and friendliest folks. Leading sites in Taipei consist of the 228 Memorial Peace Park, a memorial to Chinese exiles from the mainland; the Longshan Temple, dedicated to the Guanyin’s pity; the National Palace Museum, which keeps tens of thousands of artistic treasures; along with the Chunghwa Postal Museum, housing six floors of exhibits about mail and stamps.

Taoyuan: Taoyuan County is a county in northwestern Taiwan near New Taipei, Hsinchu County, and Yilan County. Including Zhongli, the county is a large metropolitan area, home to many industrial parks and tech company headquarters. Taoyuan County developed from a satellite city of Taipei metropolitan area to be the fourth largest metropolitan area in Taiwan. Taoyuan County's easy commute to New Taipei and Taipei City causes it to be the most immigrated county in Taiwan.

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, which serves Taipei and northern Taiwan, is located in this county. Leading sites in Taoyuan consist of Longgang Mosque, Taiwan's 5th mosque and near my home; Shihmen Reservoir; Daxi Old Street, one of the famous Taiwan old streets that used to be a bustling hub for camphor and tea trade, filled with diverse stores with façades designed in a Baroque style; Cihu Mausoleum; Window on China Theme Park; Lalashan; Taoyuan Martyrs Shrine.

Dawn view from Alishan on Wiki

Alishan: This mountain resort, found in the center of Taiwan is an unbelievable contrast to high-speed Taipei. The high elevation mountain air is cool and clean and will refresh travelers. As soon as your blood starts moving, you may be energized and driven to research the pleasurable mountains and countryside. It includes, among other things, mountain wilderness, four villages, waterfalls, high altitude tea plantations, the Alishan Forest Railway and several hiking trails. Alishan is well known for its sunrises, and on a suitable morning one can observe the sun come up on a sea of clouds in the area between Alishan and Yüshan.

Eco-tourisms: In an effort to protect significantly of the islands natural habitat, the government of Taiwan has created numerous National Scenic Areas and National Parks. One of the best methods for travelers to Taiwan to see these nature preserves would be to arrange for an eco-tourism. Tours are either single-day or multi-day and may add in a number of scenic area or parks. Travelers can discover numerous eco-systems, including mountains, forests, wetlands and coastal areas.

Hot Springs: Because of its geology, Taiwan has a high attentiveness of natural hot springs. Since the beginning of civilization, the residents of Taiwan have considered that the island's hot springs have re-establishing characteristics. There's little doubt that hot springs offer a healing remedy for lots of aches and ailments, so travelers to Taiwan really should take advantage of the quite a few hot springs situated all through the island.

Pursuits: Travelers who visit Taiwan can likewise take advantage of a broad variety of other pursuits too. Aquatic events like snorkeling, surfing, sailing and canoeing are offered; and land activities like hiking and rock climbing are hot also.

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Hi, I'm Stephen Liu! A Taiwanese couchsurfer, backpacker, food lover and postcrosser. My wife and I challenged ourself to visit all the counties and cities in Taiwan! Read more here.

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