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The Shifen Waterfall in Taiwan

Sitting along the upper reaches of the Keelung River, Shifen Waterfall (十分瀑布) is one of the most famous scenic waterfalls in Taiwan. With a height of 20 meters (66 ft), and a width of 40 meters (130 ft), it is the widest waterfall in Taiwan and is often referred to as Taiwan’s Niagara Falls. It ...

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Shifen Waterfall in Taiwan.

The Picturesque Taoyuan Valley in Northeast Taiwan

Referred to as the most beautiful grassland in northern Taiwan, Taoyuan Valley (桃源谷) is a popular attraction featuring picturesque grassland that stretches for about 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) along a beautiful sloped ridge in New Taipei City’s Gongliao District. At the top of the grassy slope, visitors can take in the stunning 360-degree views of ...

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Taoyuan Valley.

The Beautiful Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Festival

The much anticipated annual cherry blossom season has finally arrived in Taiwan, with the 2022 Wuling Farm Cherry Blossom Festival taking place from February 12 through 28. The cherry blossom festival boasts the most comprehensive display of its kind across the country.  Please watch the following video for more beautiful photos of the 2022 Wuling Farm ...

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Building surrounded by cherry blossoms.

The Fascinating Manyueyuan National Forest Recreation Area in Taiwan

Manyueyuan (Full Moon Park 滿月圓) is one of the 18 fascinating national forest recreation areas in Taiwan. It is named after the round shape and calm appearance of the mountain opposite the recreation area. Covering an area of 1,573 hectares (3,888 acres) at altitudes ranging from 300 meters (984 feet) to 1,700 meters (5,577 feet) ...

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The Chunu Waterfall in Manyueyuan National Forest Recreation Area in Taiwan.

The Breathtaking Mingchih Forest Recreation Area in Taiwan

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, ...

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The Mingchih Forest Recreation area.

Liuqiu, a Small Island That Abounds With Natural Beauty

Liuqiu, also called Xiao Liuqiu or Little Liuqiu (小琉球), is a beautiful island with abundant coral reefs that abounds with natural beauty. It is approximately 15 kilometers off the west coast of Southern Taiwan’s Pingtung County (屏東縣) and is easily accessible by ferry boat from Tongkang (東港). Please watch the following video about Liuqiu island. ...

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