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A Small Town in Taiwan Famous for Its Golden Hot Spring

Jinshan is nestled on Taiwan’s North Coast, a hidden gem famous for its hot springs, particularly the unique golden hot spring. Small as it may be, this cozy town offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the soothing embrace of the unique natural waters of this golden hot spring while enjoying the tranquil surroundings. ...

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The Hanggang Public Bath House.

An Amazing Natural Wonder in Taiwan: Water and Fire Cave

Water and Fire Cave, also known as Fire and Water Spring (水火同源), is essentially a unique hot spring cave where visitors can witness the fascinating phenomenon of water and fire, two opposing elements, coexisting harmoniously in the same cave. Situated on Pillow Mountain, also called Qilin Mountain (麒麟山), in the Guanziling Scenic Area (關子嶺風景區) in ...

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Water and Fire Cave.

The Mesmerizing Splendor of the 2023 Yehliu Geopark Night Tours

The 2023 Yehliu Geopark Light Show, called “Time of Rocks in Yehliu, Yehliu Night Tours (野柳石光夜訪女王),” was launched on June 30 and runs until July 20. With the water curtain, splendid dancing fountain, laser beams, light projections, and sound effects, the captivating light show displayed at the Yehliu Geopark Night Tours seems like a fantasy ...

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Hong Kong, the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, Annexed by China

In July 2022, Chris Patten, the former Governor of Hong Kong, published The Hong Kong Diaries, which coincided with the 25th anniversary of the British transferring Britain’s sovereign power of the territory to China. During a recent event to share his work on the book, Mr. Patten said that Taiwan was a very advanced place ...

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Former Hong Kong Governor Chris Patten.

A Fascinating ‘Smile Curve’ in Taiwan: The Taiping Suspension Bridge

The Taiping Suspension Bridge, also known as Taiping Sky Bridge (太平雲梯), was the highest and longest bridge in Taiwan when it was completed in 2017. Located in Meishan Township, Chiayi County, in southern Taiwan, this suspension bridge is 281 meters (922 feet) long,  2.1 meters (6.9 feet) wide, and 1,000 meters (3,282 feet) above sea ...

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The Taiping Suspension Bridge in Taiwan.

The Fantastic Kao’s Hydrangea Garden No. 3 in Taiwan

In northern Taiwan, Kao’s Hydrangea Garden No. 3 is in Wanli District, New Taipei City. This beautiful garden is famous for its stunning display of colorful hydrangeas during the blooming season from May to July every year. For more interesting images, please watch the following video on Kao’s Hydrangea Garden No. 3. History of Kao’s ...

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Kao’s Hydrangea Garden No. 3 in Taiwan

One of the Most Beautiful Lighthouses in Taiwan: Green Island Lighthouse

Green Island Lighthouse is an iconic landmark on the northwest coast of Green Island in southern Taiwan’s Taitung County. Standing on the high ground of the island, the lighthouse is surrounded by beautiful landscapes and is one of the must-see tourist attractions on Green Island. For more interesting images, please watch the following video on ...

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Green Island Lighthouse.

Bonsai Art Saves a Lady’s Life: The Story of Bonsai Master Amy Liang

Professor Amy Liang is an internationally acclaimed bonsai master from Taiwan. She has dedicated most of her life to bonsai arts and gained worldwide recognition.  She said trees have emotions and feelings; pruning a bonsai tree can be quite a rewarding experience, as trimming off unnecessary or uninteresting branches can make the tree happy. In ...

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Taiwanese bonsai master Professor Amy Liang.

Taiwan’s Breathtaking Golden Trumpet Tree Flowers

The golden trumpet tree is native to Central American and northern South America and is Brazil’s national flower. Since it was introduced to Taiwan in 1969, it has become a common street tree and a widespread tree species planted in parks and along the embankments in central and southern Taiwan. For more amazing photos of ...

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