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Bulowan
Meaning echo, Bulowan is a former Taroko mountain village divided into a lower park-like terrace (with a small exhibition area) and an upper-level resort. Come here to watch Taroko Gorge transform from steep marble cliff walls into dense forest clinging to mist shrouded peaks. Yo
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Maritime Museum
This four-storey museum (shaped like an ocean liner) is anchored by dozens of large model ships from around the world. Expect steamers, frigates, explorers ships and aircraft carriers as well as information on the Chinese Admiral Zheng Hes travels around the world. The museum is
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National Taiwan Science Education Centre
Interactive exhibits at this childrens museum cover the gamut of scientific knowledge, from anatomy (a walk-through digestive tract!) to zoology (a cat-head-shaped helmet that gives the wearer feline hearing powers) to chemistry, life science and physics. Theres good English transl
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Throughout the Japanese era this geothermal valley was considered one of Taiwans great scenic wonders. The area has been much altered since so it isnt quite that special any more, but the stone-lined basin filled with near 100°C green sulphur waters is still a fascinating sight, es
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Xingtian Temple
Though only established in 1967, Xingtian Temple is considered especially efficacious as temples go, and has emerged as one of the citys top centres of folk worship. While a progressive moral system is taught here, with a de-emphasis on the literal meaning of ritual, youll find all
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Shueishe Village
People often refer to Shueishe Village as Sun Moon Lake Village. The area by the Shueishe Pier is a great place to hang out. Lakeside walking paths extend from the village in either direction. Going east you can walk all the way to Wenwu Temple. Meihe Garden , on a ledge above the
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Eternal Spring Shrine
Not far from the park administration centre, overlooking the Liwu River from a cliff-side perch, sits this haunting shrine, dedicated to the 450 workers who lost their lives building the highway. A gushing spring that never dries pours out onto the rocks below, gracing the shrine w
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Chaotian Temple
This temple was founded in 1694 when a monk brought a Matsu statue to the area. Like its neighbour, Fengtian Temple , Chaotian was at one time or another razed by fire, flood and earthquake. It was even occupied by Japanese troops in 1895. What you see today is what has been here s
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Grass Mountain Chateau
Built in 1920 and visited by Japanese Crown Prince Hirohito, this handsome building became Chiang Kai-sheks first residence in 1949. The chateau is now a museum, exhibition centre and well-regarded restaurant (set meals NT$488) with dishes favoured by the Generalissimo such as meat
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Taiwan Salt Museum
This museum makes for a nice diversion on a long day exploring Taijiang National Park . The 1st floor has English interpretation signs, and there are several movies to watch. The 2nd-floor display of salt crystals from around the world is fascinating in its variety. The museum and
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Altar of Heaven
Tainan families have been coming here for generations on the 1st and 15th of every month, to pray to the supreme Taoist entity, the Jade Emperor, for good luck. The temple has no statue of the god as the original temple was only meant to be temporary – 300 years ago! Theres a famou
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Fengtian Temple
This temple, founded in 1622, claims to be the first Matsu temple on mainland Taiwan. The original temple is said to have collapsed, been rebuilt, collapsed again and then been destroyed by flood. It was relocated, but the new temple was ruined by successive earthquakes. The presen
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Swallow Grotto
Along this half kilometre slice of the old highway (starting at Km178), the gorge twists and towers in one of its most colourful and narrow sections. Its a superb location for taking pictures. Its best to visit here before noon as tour buses literally fill the entire stretch later
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Ciaozai Village
A walk of a kilometre or so up the coastal road takes you to the foot of Leishan (Thunder Mountain), where youll find Ciaozai Village. The village, nestled in a cove that protects it from the northeast monsoons, has several temples devoted to the thunder god sporting very high and
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Tianliao Moon World
If you are on the way to Meinong from Tainan, Tianliao Moon World, a geopark off Hwy 28 in Tianliao, is also worth a visit. The strange Martian landscape here will make you wish youd paid attention in geography class. The Moon World is also accessible by public transport. Red bus 7
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Golden Canyon
The Sanjhan North River flows through southern Taroko Park. A short 2km trail has been built along the river following a canal built by the US government in 1952 (clean, clear water still flows down the canal), but the real reason to come here is to river trace to an area called th
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Waterfalls
You can drive up to the first of the five levels of Qingren Valley Waterfall (情人瀑布, Qíngrén Pùbù). Now only the first three levels of it are accessible by a trail. The next waterfall in the park is Maolin Gorge Waterfall (茂林谷瀑布, Màolíngǔ Pùbù). As you drive down into Maolin Gorge V
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Makung Old Wall
A quick walk west along Jhonghsan Rd takes you to Shuncheng Gate and a section of the Makung Old Wall. City walls were constructed around Makung as a defensive measure. After the occupying French left the city in 1885, the walls were mostly knocked down by the Japanese. Today, part
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Sokang Pagodas
On the way to Shanshui Beach on County Rd 25 are the Sokang Pagodas, two venerated stone towers. Blessed by a Taoist priest, they are reputed to contain supernatural powers that ward off evil and protect residents from natural disasters.The towers are about two blocks from each oth
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Chenggong Village (Cheng Kung)
The major attraction in Chenggong Village is the splendid Western-style Chen Ching Lan’s Mansion (陳景蘭洋樓, Chénjǐnglán Yánglóu). It was built in 1921 by the eponymous businessman with the fortunes he made in Southeast Asia. The awe-inspiring architecture was later turned into a hospi
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