Taiwan offers a fascinating mix of Chinese culture and modern comforts. Culturally, there are old buildings and historical sites, temples dedicated to Buddhist deities, Taoist and folk as well as Confucius, a variety of museums including the famous National Palace Museum with its valuable collection of Chinese art treasures; numerous places to dine and enjoy the world’s most famous foods, an infinite variety of folk arts and crafts, as well as very friendly and hospitable people.
Taiwan is one of the few “islands with high mountains” in the tropics. Except the plain of the west coast, two-thirds of the island are covered by high mountains. The ranges of Taidong, Zhongyang and Yushan are known as the “Roof of Taiwan” and have a height of 3997 meters over sea level. Among its highlights mountains of Ali, the charming symbol of Taiwan’s natural landscapes.
The mountains of the island of Taiwan are high and have steep cliffs, just as its rivers are short and plentiful, with numerous waterfalls. In addition, on the island a large amount of sulphurous water streams that come from hot springs. Its waters have many curative and are a magnet for tourism. The thermal waters Guanzai Hill offer the wonder of the “common origin and fire water and cold water Su’ao in Yilan, are unique in its kind in the world.
The western beaches with clear water and white sandy beach are excellent places to swim. The northern coast opens in different scenarios. The special rock formations, the result of corrosion of the sea and the action of typhoons, leave the view spectacular natural environments.