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The Amazing Qigu Lagoon in Tainan, Taiwan

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, ...

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The Amazing Qigu Lagoon in Tainan, Taiwan.

A Wetland With Lovely Night-Blooming Flowers

Situated in the Dongshan River drainage area in northern Taiwan’s Yilan County, Yilan 52-jia Wetland (宜蘭五十二甲溼地) is one of the 41 National Class Wetlands designated by the Taiwanese government in 2015. A “jia” is a unit of land area (甲) commonly used by Taiwanese people, and one jia is equivalent to 0.9699 hectares (2.396 acres). ...

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