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Expand Your Global Horizons Travel To Taiwan
gem in the China Seas, tumultuous and fascinating
Taiwan embodies a unique history of the Aboriginal,
entangling of ancient and Taiwanese and Chinese people is
modern, East and West. From the revealed through the many
bustling commercial center of the cultural festivals held
capital city, Taipei, to the throughout the year. Travel to
cascading volcanic mountains of the island in February for the
Yushan National Park, Taiwan Taiwan Lantern Festival or in
offers the world traveler an June to watch the world-famous
unmatched experience. It is no Dragon Boat Races during the
coincidence that Portuguese Dragon Boat Festival.
explorers named this island 'Ilha
Formosa', or the beautiful One of Taiwan's most prominent
island. cultural symbols is Taipei 101,
the world's tallest building,
To Travel to Taiwan is to measuring 508 meters and 101
Understand Diversity floors. Finished in 2003, the
tower signifies Taiwan's
Officially known as the Republic substantial economic growth from
of China (R.O.C.), Taiwan should the periphery of the global
not be confused with the People's economy to become one of the four
Republic of China, which refers Asian Tigers, as well as the
to mainland China. Within the government's dedication to a
past 200 years the island has democratic society separate from
been ruled by the Dutch, become that of China. Tainan, the oldest
part of Japan, has been and fourth largest city on the
"returned" to China and is island, offers a more authentic
currently striving to become an and less commercialized window
internationally recognized into Taiwanese culture. Temples
sovereign nation. Taiwan's and Memorial Arches define this
city where the Ching Dynasty once hot springs and the Atayal
prayed to the God of War. people, one of Taiwan's remaining
aboriginal tribes. The rocky
The Taiwan Terrain: Recreation cliffs at the canyon's end are a
and Ecotourism starting point for those who wish
to travel farther into Taiwan's
Exploration of the thriving urban history. The surrounding Pacific
centers is only one of many ways Ocean is sprinkled with beautiful
to get in touch with Taiwan. The green islands that have unique
rugged topography of Taiwan is native histories and are mostly
adorned with magnificent peaks, accessible by plane or ferry.
lush valleys and dramatic Most of the pristine and dramatic
waterfalls. Yushan National Park destinations are protected by
is home to the island's tallest Taiwan's National Park
peak, Jade Mountain, which towers Department, which offers an array
at 2,610 meters. Hike to the of lodging and guiding services
summit and take the more and has proven to be a
technical route down or simply well-organized resource for the
enjoy the breathtaking view from outdoor sightseer.
the Tatachia Visitor Center,
accessible directly from the new From the island's tallest
Central Cross-Island Highway. building to its tallest peak,
From Jade Mountain, descend deep Taiwan has something exceptional
into Taroko Gorge on Taiwan's to offer every kind traveler.
rocky and secluded east coast. Travel Taiwan's thriving society
This 12-mile-long canyon is home and come face-to-face with an
to the natural open-air Wenshan Asian Tiger.
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