Historically known as “Guo Sheng Harbor (國聖港),” Qigu Lagoon (七股潟湖) is referred to as Naihaizai in Chinese (Inland Sea 內海仔) or Lāi-hái-á (潟湖) in Taiwanese. It is an enchanting natural gem nestled in the scenic expanse of Taijiang National Park in southern Taiwan’s Tainan City. It is renowned for its ecological significance and serene beauty, ...
Located in Kaohsiung City’s Tianliao District, Tianliao Moon World (田寮月世界) is an expanse of undulating hills topped with jagged ridges and sharp peaks. This extraordinary landscape bears a striking resemblance to the lunar surface, characterized by its barren, undulating terrain and peculiar rock formations, hence earning the moniker “Moon World.” Please watch the following video for ...
The Shuanglong (Twin Dragon) Rainbow Suspension Bridge (雙龍七彩吊橋) is a testament to both engineering prowess and natural splendor. Located in Xinyi Township, Nantou County, in central Taiwan, the Shuanglong Rainbow Suspension Bridge is the most exquisite, extensive, and elevated suspension bridge in Taiwan. Built parallel to the older bridge, this captivating suspension bridge plunges 110 ...
The 23rd World Orchid Conference (WOC), affectionately dubbed the “Orchid Olympics,” was co-hosted alongside the 20th Taiwan International Orchid Show (TIOS) at the International Conference Center Tainan (ICC Tainan) and the Taiwan Orchid Technology Park in southern Taiwan’s Tainan City. Running from February 24 to March 10, 2024, these landmark dual international orchid expos were ...
With the theme “Glorious Tainan (龍耀台南),” the 2024 Taiwan Lantern Festival is a vibrant and culturally significant event that lights up the night sky with colorful lanterns and showcases Taiwan’s rich heritage and traditions. Sponsored by the Taiwan Tourism Administration, the Lantern Festival this year was held at the High-Speed Rail Display Zone and the ...
Nestled in the scenic landscape of the Houli District (后里區) of Taichung City in central Taiwan is the Zhongshe Tourism Flower Market (中社觀光花市). Covering an area of 6 hectares (14.8 acres), the tourism flower farm is an ideal destination for flower lovers and tourists alike. Houli’s unique geographic location has given it the gift of ...
Tsai Yide’s life story is a remarkable example of overcoming significant challenges through sheer determination and passion. Known widely as the “Disabled Singer,” Tsai Yide’s journey from a childhood afflicted with polio to becoming the “Duck King of Taiwan” showcases his incredible resilience. Despite being left with just one fully functional limb, he not only ...
On January 13, 2024, Taiwan marked its 8th presidential election since the end of its one-party rule. Two days later, a pivotal figure in Taiwan’s democratic journey, Shih Ming-teh, passed away. Despite never fulfilling his ambition to become the president of Taiwan, Shih Ming-teh left this world content on his 83rd birthday, surrounded by the ...
Shih Ming-teh, often referred to as “Taiwan’s Mandela,” spent nearly 26 years of his life behind bars, a period comparable to that of Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment in South Africa. Unlike Mandela, who came from a royal lineage and eventually became a head of state, Shih lived most of his life as a commoner. His story ...
Known as the “Fruit Kingdom,” Taiwan boasts many leisure farms, primarily the tourist orchards scattered throughout Hsinchu Country. These pick-your-own farms offer diverse fruits, including strawberries, oranges, star fruits, peaches, apples, grapes, tomatoes, guavas, dragon fruits, bell fruits, passion fruits, persimmons, etc. Please watch the following video for more interesting images of orange-picking leisure farms ...
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