Nestled peacefully in the vast blue Pacific Ocean, Turtle Island, also known as Guishan Island, used to be a mysterious volcanic island 10 km (6.2 miles) off the coast of Yilan County’s Toucheng Township in northeastern Taiwan. The island is named for the resemblance of its topography to a turtle swimming in the ocean. Covering ...
An amazing sun halo with rainbow colors surprisingly appeared in the sky when some 5,200 Falun Gong adherents assembled at the plaza between the National Concert Hall and the National Theater in front of Taipei’s iconic National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taiwan on May 1, 2021. These Falun Gong followers were there to participate ...
With the theme of “Hope Castle,” the 2021 Yilan Green Expo kicked off at the Wulaokeng Scenic Area (武荖坑風景區) in northern Taiwan’s Yilan County on March 27 and will run 44 days until May 9. Combining a variety of DIY activities and events, the Green Expo is held in conformity with UN Sustainable Development Goals ...
Featuring eye-catching installations with special effects, stunts, singing, dancing, and colorful stage design, Rain Horse, or Yu Ma (雨馬), is a distinctive Hakka theatrical production for children. Please watch the following video of A Magnificent Hakka Children’s Play in Taiwan: ‘Rain Horse.’ It was sponsored by the Hakka Affairs Council, a ministerial-level government agency under ...
Taipei has long been prized for its beautiful azaleas, and the azalea was voted Taipei’s city flower in 1981. So it’s only natural that they celebrate the Taipei Azalea Festival. Aiming to further build the capital of Taiwan into a city of azaleas, the Taipei City Government has planted approximately 100,000 flowers per year since ...
Despite the fact that most countries around the world are under a full or partial lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan is considered a safer country where people can enjoy a normal life, including domestic travel and sightseeing activities. One event that is a must-see is the Yangmingshan Flower Festival. Please watch the following video ...
Often referred to as an Asian flower town and a world tropical flower kingdom, Taiwan is famous for its spectacular cherry blossoms in spring. This year, due to the dry weather and warm temperature, cherry blossoms across Taiwan are even more beautiful than ever, in particular those in high mountain farms. Please watch the following ...
The Mingchih Forest Recreation Area is a spectacular resort in Yilan County’s Datong Township in northern Taiwan. As Mingchih’s Chinese name (literally bright lake) suggests, the resort features a beautiful artificial alpine lake with crystal blue water. Please watch the following video of “The Breathtaking Mingchih Forest Recreation Area in Taiwan.” Embraced by high mountains, ...
When it comes to Pingtung, people tend to think of the famous Kenting National Park, its beautiful beaches, the picturesque coastlines, and other popular attractions in this national park. In fact, there are some other charming places in this southernmost county in Taiwan, and among them is Pingtung City. Please watch the following video of “A ...
Located at the heart of Taipei City, the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall was built in honor of the Republic of China’s late president, Chiang Kai-Shek. Not only is it a prominent landmark in Taipei, but it is also one of the most-visited tourist attractions in the capital of Taiwan. Please watch this video of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial complex: Covering an area of ...
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