Wednesday, June 2, 2010
World-class diving paradise
With its clear water and fine weather, Green Island is a popular place for exploring the fascinating undersea world of coral reefs. The most famous of the coral formations in this area is the millenium old "Mushroom Head". The reefs teem with all kinds of fish, making this a diver's paradise. Dabaisha, Shihlang and Caikou are the three best diving areas on the island.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Northeast and Yilan Coast - Bitou
After passing Nanya on the Coastal High, around the 85km mark, tourists will first be able to gaze upon Bitou Cape, extending into the crystal blue ocean around it! Those who admire Bitou Cape never forget to look back upon its majestic vessel-like erosion cliffs and the soldier-like mushroom rocks that stand uniformly upon erosion platforms, as an armada ready for battle.
Northeast and Yilan Coast - Jinguashi
Jinguashih is a location of remote wilderness. It wasn’t until 1888 that the first settlers, five farming families, moved to Beiwei, built 5 cottages and settled down. This was the origin of the location name “Wuhaoliao” meaning “cottage number five”.
Northeast and Yilan Coast - Jiufen
Ruifang Township is a renowned township of Taiwan’s northeast. It is known for its roots in the mining industry, which gradually evolved into other industries. Jiufeng, a part of Ruifang, was Taiwan’s gold mining center in the past.
Northeast and Yilan Coast - KeeLung
KeeLung, formerly known as “Ji Long” (rooster cage in Chinese), is situated at the northernmost end of Taiwan. It is surrounded in the south, east and west by mountains, leaving only a portion of flat land extending towards the ocean. This unique landform has allowed it to become a good harbor. In the winter, it receives much rain, and is thus also known as “Rainy Port”.
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