Welcome to Taiwan
The Undiscovered Paradise that is Waiting for You to Explore
Destination Taiwan is a largely mountainous island nation in East Asia, formerly known as Formosa. Taiwan is best known for its densely populated area and beautiful nature. On the main island you will find 6 National parks and various mountain areas. There are 4 mountains of more than 3500 meters, of which Yu Shan is the highest with 3952 meters. Furthermore, about half of the island is covered with forest where waterfalls and bamboo forests can be found. The island is a true skyline with impressive skyscrapers, temples and a beautiful coastline. You can surf and dive on this coast. Taiwan is also known for its night markets and economic successes
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Must-Visit Attractions in Taiwan
Taipei 101
The one-time tallest building in the world may no longer be a record holder, but it is still one of Taiwan’s most
impressive buildings and well worth a visit. The 728-ton mass damper that allows the building to survive the island’s
many earthquakes is an amazing piece of engineering and can be seen from various points within the building.
National Palace Museum
Home to one of the largest collections of Chinese imperial artifacts, the National Palace Museum offers a look into
imperial China’s past. The many thousands of items on display were rescued by Chiang Kai-Shek’s government as they fled
mainland China during the cultural revolution.
Taroko Gorge
A couple of hours’ train ride from Taipei lies Taroko National Park, home to one of the most visited natural wonders in
Taiwan. Take the trail to the Eternal Spring Shrine which features a stunning waterfall.
Sun Moon Lake
Sun Moon Lake is the largest body of water in Taiwan and a great destination for a short trip. There are scores of
hotels located around the lake which is busy with yachts taking tourists from one side to the other. There is also a
cable car here that takes you to the Formosa Aboriginal Culture Village.
Alishan Scenic Mountain Area
Alishan’s mountain railway is an ever popular tourist destination with both local and foreign tourists. The train winds
its way to the top of the mountain where there are plenty of easy hiking trails that offer fantastic photo
opportunities.
Must-Eat Food in Taiwan
Beef Noodle Soup (Niu Rou Mian 牛肉麵)
First, let’s talk about what Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup is. It’s delicious. Tender beef, a rich and slightly spicy
broth, fresh noodles, a little bok choy, and that absolutely necessary fistful of Chinese pickled mustard greens along
with fresh scallions and cilantro.
The result is a perfectly orchestrated bowl of spicy, savory, fresh, salty deliciousness.
Authentic Taiwanese Breakfast
Breakfast foods in Taiwan can be roughly put into two categories: traditional, and western fusion. Traditional style
breakfast includes Fried bread and Oven Baked Cake(燒餅油條). Egg Pancakes (蛋餅), Steamed Bread with Eggs (燒餅夾蛋), Rice Balls
(飯糰), and porridge (粥) with different side dishes.
Taiwanese Hot Pot
Hot Pot is a universal meal in Asia – you can find variations of hot pot in China, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Hot Pot
is usually best enjoyed with a group, where a boiling pot of soup is shared in the middle of the table along with a
variety of raw ingredient (meat, vegetable, tofu, dumplings, and seafood). Usually, you choose two types of soup as a
group but each individual can choose what they want to put into the pot.
In Taiwan, Hot Pot is also a popular choice for a group meal and it is often eaten with a DIY dipping sauce, which you
can make your own personal sauce by combining different sauces and/or egg yolk.
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