台東 Taitung ..... ......... Thank you 謝謝 @j_h_ye for the share ......... ....... The sprawling, coastal town of Taitung (台東; Táidōng) has a modest charm that does not shout from the rooftops but rather unravels itself over a stay of several days. The ocean, mountains, temples, cultural diversity and a strong indigenous presence together bestow a special atmosphere. Taitung’s streets smell of the sea and incense; the pace of life is slower. This chilled vibe has attracted a number of Taiwan’s bohemian set, who have settled here to open cafes. There’s always something to do, whether an indigenous pop concert or the annual calendar highlight: the Bombing Master Handan festival held around Lunar New Year. And if that’s not enough, Taitung is the starting point for countywide attractions, including whale watching, hot springs and surfing #travel #adventure #surfing #ocean #sea #backpacking #island #Taiwan #taitung #beach #explore #Philippines #Thailand #malaysia #Indonesia #Singapore #hongkong #exploretaiwan #discovertaiwan #vscotaiwan #iseetaiwan

花蓮 Hualien ...... ........ Thank you 謝謝 @bb211019 for the share ....... ....... Hualien County is home to several world-class scenic attractions. In 1590, Portuguese sailors passed by the eastern coast of Taiwan and were so moved by the grandeur of what they saw that they named this land "Formosa," the beautiful island. Since that time, the majestic views of Hualien have come to represent Taiwan. Hualien is Taiwan's biggest county, with an area of about 4,628 square kilometers and a population of 350,000. The county borders the Pacific Ocean to the east and is hemmed in by the Central Range to the west. With its towering peaks, azure skies, vast seas, scenic valleys, cultural diversity, and friendly kindhearted people, Hualien has become one of Taiwan's first-choice travel destinations for local and international visitors alike. #Taiwan #taipei #halogen #nature #island #sky #Asia #travel #adventure #Malaysia #Thailand #backpacking #Singapore #vietnam #Japan #Korea #Philippines #hongkong #China #discovertaiwan

高雄 Kaohsiung ..... ....... Thank you 謝謝 @bb211019 for the share ....... ....... Kaohsiung is a massive port city in southern Taiwan. It's home to many skyscrapers, such as the 348m-tall Tuntex Sky Tower, and is known for its diversity of parks. Its focal point is the Love River, with walking paths and cafes along its banks, and cruise boats navigating its waters #travel #adventure #city #urban #drone #skyscraper #Taiwan #kaohsiung #taipei #island #Asia #Malaysia #backpacking #Japan #Korea #Singapore #Philippines #Vietnam #Thailand #hongkong #china #discovertaiwan

新北市 New Taipei City ........ ........ Thank you 謝謝 @xiang630.tw.5 for the share ....... ....... The newly founded city of New Taipei is an integral part of the Taipei Metropolitan area and surrounds Taipei City on all sides. Formerly known as Taipei County (台北縣), New Taipei City (pronounced Xīnběi Shì in Mandarin) is home to more than 3,500,000 residents, and consists of industrial districts Xinzhuang and Shulin, commuter suburbs Yonghe, Zhonghe, and Banqiao, mountainous regions Shenkeng and Xindian, coastal regions Tamsui, Ruifang, and Fulong, as well as many other districts and locales all worth a visit #travel #adventure #taipei #taiwan #rain #city #backpacking #Asia #island #urban #Chinese #Malaysia #China #Japan #Korea #Malaysia #singapore #Indonesia #hongkong #Philippines #discovertaiwan

新北市 New Taipei City ........ ........ Thank you 謝謝 @bryan.ni.5 for the share ....... ....... The newly founded city of New Taipei is an integral part of the Taipei Metropolitan area and surrounds Taipei City on all sides. Formerly known as Taipei County (台北縣), New Taipei City (pronounced Xīnběi Shì in Mandarin) is home to more than 3,500,000 residents, and consists of industrial districts Xinzhuang and Shulin, commuter suburbs Yonghe, Zhonghe, and Banqiao, mountainous regions Shenkeng and Xindian, coastal regions Tamsui, Ruifang, and Fulong, as well as many other districts and locales all worth a visit #travel #adventure #taipei #taiwan #rain #city #backpacking #Asia #island #urban #Chinese #Malaysia #China #Japan #Korea #Malaysia #singapore #Indonesia #hongkong #Philippines #discovertaiwan

Alishan 阿里山 ........ ... Thank you 謝謝 @divertido_viaje for the share ....... ........ "Shan" is Chinese for mountain, and A-Li Mountain is the centerpiece of the Alishan National Scenic Area. The area is massive and offers much more than a single hike up to the mountain's peak. In all, the Alishan area is a natural wilderness preserve clocking in at 415 square kilometers, and produces Taiwan's internationally-famous Alishan tea. The mountain area holds a fantastic reputation in the minds of the Taiwanese, famous for such pleasant things as idyllic sunrises, high-quality tea, spring cherry blossoms. #travel #adventure #train #railway #culture #history #forest #alishan #hiking #mountain #backpacking #nature #Asia #island #Japan #Korea #Malaysia #singapore #hongkong #Thailand #Indonesia #Philippines #discovertaiwan

Changhua 彰化 ....... ....... 謝謝 thank you @pierrehuang for the share. ..... ....... Changhua is known as "the granary of Taiwan." Surrounded by mountains to the north, south, and east, the city faces the Taiwan Straits to the west. The flat and fertile land of Changhua has earned this county a reputation as the breadbasket of Taiwan. Known originally as 'Banxian,' this area was one of the first to be developed in Taiwan. During the Qing period, Lugang in Changhua grew to become the main city in central Taiwan, leading to the saying: "first Tainan, second Lugang, third Taipei's Mengjia (Wanhua) district." Today, Changhua invites visitors with an abundance of tourism resources. The Bagua Mountain Range is a rising star on Taiwan's tourism map, offering a perfect spot for hiking, fitness walks, bicycling, and ecotourism. For cuisine, each region of Changhua serves up unique mouthwatering specialties: Taiwanese meatballs (Changhua and Beidou), mutton stewed with Chinese herbs (Xihu), sweetmeat (Yuanlin), oyster omelets and traditional cakes (Lugang), fried oysters (Wanggong), herbal cuisine (Tianwei), and fire stir-fried noodles (Ershui). Changhua is also a great spot to enjoy a leisurely vacation in the country, with many of the county's farms open for recreation. The local orchards produce some of Taiwan's best fruit, including carambola (in Yuanlin Township), litchis (Fenyuan), grapes (Dacun and Xihu), guava (Shetou), and watermelon (Dacheng). #Taiwan #nantou #sunmoonlake #lake #travel #adventure #boat #culture #island #backpacking #discovertaiwan #igtw

山 Mountain ....... ........ Thank you 謝謝 @downtoexplore for the share ........ ........ Taiwan is a mountainous island. The island has the largest number and density of high mountains in the world. There are 286 mountain summits over 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) above sea level on the island, with Yushan being the tallest mountain in both Taiwan and East Asia. Mountaineering is one of the most popular activities for many Taiwanese. A list of 100 Peaks of Taiwan was created in 1971, which lists the one hundred mountains over 3,000 m for mountaineering on the island. Climbing all of the one hundred mountains listed is considered the greatest challenge for Taiwanese climbers #travel #adventure #backpacking #Asia #memorial #asian #China #taiwan #island #taipei #chinese #culture #history #rain #architecture #city #Korea #Japan #Singapore #Malaysia #Indonesia #Philippines #Thailand #Vietnam #vscotaiwan #exploretaiwan #iseetaiwan #discovertaiwan

台中 Taichung ...... ...... Thank you 謝謝 @jaylove791206 for the share ....... ..... Taichung is an industrial city on the western side of central Taiwan. It’s a gateway for exploring the island’s mountainous interior, including nature areas like Sun Moon Lake, popular for boating and hiking. In the bustling city center are museums, temples and the ornate brick Taichung Station #travel #adventure #rain #city #Taiwan #taichung #taipei #Asia #island #backpacking #Thailand

台北 Taipei ........ ........ Thank you 謝謝 @bb211019 for the share ....... ....... Taipei is a little city whose beauty lies in its blend of Chinese culture with a curious fusion of Japanese, Southeast Asian and American influences. #travel #adventure #taipei #taiwan #rain #city #backpacking #Asia #island #urban #Chinese #Malaysia #China #Japan #Korea #Malaysia #singapore #Indonesia #hongkong #Philippines #discovertaiwan

新北市 New Taipei City ........ ........ Thank you 謝謝 @jerry1217922 for the share ....... ....... The newly founded city of New Taipei is an integral part of the Taipei Metropolitan area and surrounds Taipei City on all sides. Formerly known as Taipei County (台北縣), New Taipei City (pronounced Xīnběi Shì in Mandarin) is home to more than 3,500,000 residents, and consists of industrial districts Xinzhuang and Shulin, commuter suburbs Yonghe, Zhonghe, and Banqiao, mountainous regions Shenkeng and Xindian, coastal regions Tamsui, Ruifang, and Fulong, as well as many other districts and locales all worth a visit #travel #adventure #taipei #taiwan #rain #city #backpacking #Asia #island #urban #Chinese #Malaysia #China #Japan #Korea #Malaysia #singapore #Indonesia #hongkong #Philippines #discovertaiwan

台東 Taitung ..... ......... Thank you 謝謝 @j_h_ye for the share ......... ....... The sprawling, coastal town of Taitung (台東; Táidōng) has a modest charm that does not shout from the rooftops but rather unravels itself over a stay of several days. The ocean, mountains, temples, cultural diversity and a strong indigenous presence together bestow a special atmosphere. Taitung’s streets smell of the sea and incense; the pace of life is slower. This chilled vibe has attracted a number of Taiwan’s bohemian set, who have settled here to open cafes. There’s always something to do, whether an indigenous pop concert or the annual calendar highlight: the Bombing Master Handan festival held around Lunar New Year. And if that’s not enough, Taitung is the starting point for countywide attractions, including whale watching, hot springs and surfing #travel #adventure #surfing #ocean #sea #backpacking #island #Taiwan #taitung #beach #explore #Philippines #Thailand #malaysia #Indonesia #Singapore #hongkong #exploretaiwan #discovertaiwan #vscotaiwan #iseetaiwan