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programme "Taiwan Insider". Here you can learn
about everything that Taiwan, Asia's best kept
secret, has to offer!

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Metropolitan and rural Taiwan

Metropolitan and rural Taiwan

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Taiwan’s capital city is a bustling international metropolis, with a wealth of bars, restaurants and night markets to
ensure it’s a city that never sleeps. Ranked the world's tallest building between 2004 and 2010, the famous
landmark Taipei 101 is a definite highlight offering fantastic views across the city. Taipei is also home to the world
famous National Palace Museum (which also has a second branch in Chiayi) and the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall,
both of which provide an understanding of the island’s distinctive history and culture.

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The cultural kaleidoscope of Taiwan's capital city pulses wherever you go. Incense - veiled old temples blend
seamlessly with a neon street life of a decidedly more modern era; it truly is a place where modern life meets the
traditional. Taipei has dozens of world - class restaurants where gourmets can sample the best regional Chinese
cuisine; and for the gourmand, there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious evening snacks in an
environment of chaotic excitement and fun.

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The polarities of Taipei are vividly present as well in the joining of the urban and natural. Just a few minutes from the
heart of the city you can soak away the cares of the world in mineral - rich hot springs nestled in the lush mountain
foothills ringing the Taipei Basin. And throughout the city there are plenty of trails, parks and other oases of
tranquillity to lift and invigorate your spirits; for the best views of the Taipei skyline, make your way to the top of
Elephant Mountain – the start of the trail is located near Taipei 101 and takes 20-30 minutes to reach the top.

Yilan County

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Yilan County is easily reachable from Taipei via Asia's second longest highway tunnel, the Hsuehshan Tunnel (just 50
min drive from the capital city). Yilan offers the perfect setting to slow down and enjoy nature at its best with its
natural environment, cold and hot springs. For a relaxing hot spring soak, visitors can choose between the lowland
hot springs of Jiaoxi Township and the carbonic acid cold springs in Su'ao Township, one of only two cold springs in
Southeast Asia. Some of the attractions in the area include: Qilan Sacred Trees Garden, home to a hundred
indigenous trees over a millennium old; Yilan is also one of the best places in Taiwan to experience whale and
dolphin watching and also for cycling; Guishan Island or Turtle Island is a must visit, surrounded by submarine hot
springs that emit steam all year round.The island is called Turtle island because of its shape, amazing to see from the
sky. Luodong Night Market and Yilan Night Market are perfect to enjoy mouth-watering street food, just what you
need after a day exploring Yilan’s natural treasures.

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Kaohsiung is the second largest city in Taiwan and is located in the south of the island, meaning its tropical climate
stays hot and sunny throughout the year. The Love River is a hotspot for those wanting to unwind and relax in the
parks and gardens that line the banks. Kaohsiung is also the home of Foguangshan (Light of Buddha Mountain),
Taiwan’s biggest Buddhist centre. Kaohsiung’s Sizih Bay is famous for its fine sandy beaches and beautiful sunsets,
making it the perfect spot for water sports too.

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The National Kaohsiung Centre for the Arts, the world’s largest performing arts centre under one roof (100,000
sqm), open in Taiwan in October 2018. Boosting Taiwan’s world-class international and local arts scene, the new
performing arts centre is one of five amazing cultural venues that holidaymakers should visit when planning a trip to
the island nation. The city of Kaohsiung is also famous for its Lotus Lake, located on the northern outskirts of the city
where travellers can visit the beautiful Tiger and Dragon Pagodas. The dragon's throat being the entrance and the
tiger's mouth being the exit, the trip from one side to the other symbolises turning bad luck to good fortune.

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Tainan is the oldest city in the country. It was here where Taiwan’s modern history began and it is where much of its
traditional culture continues to thrive. Outside Dutch-built forts, lively night markets sell dishes that are exclusive to
the region. Inside temples that are hundreds of years old, people bwah bwey (cast blocks) to determine the best
course of action, just as their ancestors did years ago. One such temple like this in Tainan is the Confucius Temple,
which exudes the calm, grace and beauty of traditional Taiwanese culture. Tainan is also home to the Chihkan
Towers; an old fort laid by the Dutch in 1653, and one of the best preserved historical sites in the city today.

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In addition to its historic and cultural attractions, Tainan boasts a stunning natural landscape and well-known
agricultural and fishery products and cuisine. In spring, the Taiwan International Orchid Show is held in Houbi
Township's Taiwan Orchid Plantation, presenting the early spring orchids in all their beauty and charm. Every year
on the 15th day of the first lunar month, the spectacular Yanshui Beehive Rockets Festival attracts throngs of visitors
from across Taiwan and the world to Tainan. And for an educational family fun in the summer visitors can choose
from firefly watching in Meiling, lotus watching in Baihe, and activities at Qigu Mangrove Tourist Park.

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You can visit Tainan at any time of year, although in winter it is warm and dry, with temperatures reaching into the
high 20’s. There are also generally fewer tourists about than in Taipei.

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Taiwan's third largest city; Taichung enjoys a mild year-round climate with an average temperature of 22.4 degrees
centigrade. It also has a highly developed industrial and commercial base, thriving cultural scene, friendly people,
and beautiful scenery, all of which contribute to its status as an international-class city. In Taichung you can visit the
beautiful and colourful Rainbow Village, a splendid example of local street art.

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Through dedicated preservation efforts, Taichung has saved many of the city's historic sites and retains the original
"chessboard" street plan from the Japanese era. Among the many sites of interest in the city are the 200-year-old
Lecheng Temple, the ornate and much-visited Chenghuang Temple, and the three-hall style Wanhe Temple. The
Chang Liao Family Shrine as well as the 200-plus-year-old Zhenlan Temple in Dajia further add to Taichung's
‘yesteryear’ charms.

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In addition to historic attractions, Taichung also offers plenty to satisfy one's thirst for the arts, culture and learning,
including the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, and the National Taichung Theatre. There are also a number of
department stores and distinctive shopping areas and boutiques. The European-style Jingming Shopping District and
Fenglin Restaurant at the Art Garden impart Taichung with a fashionable elegance that recalls the Champs Elysees in
Paris.

Lukang Township

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Lukang was the economic and transport hub of central Taiwan in earlier times and it also was the early cultural
capital of Taiwan. With delicious seafood, baked goods, and distinctive street food Lukang is a must visit for the
foodies travelling to Taiwan. The city offers diverse food culture, along with historic sites, scenic attractions,
beautiful craftsmanship and is the art capital of Taiwan providing a treat for your palate and eyes. In Lukang you will
find a lot of old department stores showcasing japanese style facades and traditional handicraft shops offering
woodcarving, fans and hand painted lanterns. Lukang has the highest concentration of temples compared to other
cities of similar size in Taiwan with temples hidden in narrow alleys,as for instance the so-called "Palace of the
Empress of Heaven", the temple built in honour of Matsus.

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