SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Like an oversized playground of happiness, Taiwan is an alluring vacation destination, a stunningly beautiful island filled with outdoor adventures and great cultural experiences.
Dip into a paint box of natural colors that await outdoor adventures. Explore the island’s diverse terrain on foot, by moped or bicycle, by train, or even by canoe. Hike along the Bitoujiao Trail, known as the Great Wall of Taiwan, amidst the azure sea and sky, against the backdrop of verdant mountains. In Taroko National Park, marvel at one of the Eight Wonders of Taiwan, the Qingshui Cliff above Chongde Beach rising vertically from the Pacific Ocean. Swim, surf or sunbathe at Kaohsiung’s black-sand beach on Cijin Island in 5 minutes by ferry. Visit the Golden Falls, orange and yellow due to deposits of precious metals; see the Panoramic Falls, Taiwan’s version of Niagara Falls; and see the unmissable Dragon Palace Falls and its twin pools, towering cypress trees in the magnificent Alishan Forest Recreation Area A wonderful find among the pines.
Learn more about Taiwan’s temple art, festivals, street food, and traditions. Enjoy an authentic Taiwanese theatre, orchestra or opera performance at the National Center for Traditional Arts. Admire the exquisite carvings and offer incense to the goddess Mazu at Lukang Tianhou Temple, a national monument built during the Ming Dynasty at the end of the 16th century. In Taipei, visit the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Liberty Square, jump to the 20th century, and get a bird’s-eye view of the 21st century from the towering Taipei 101 Observatory, the tenth tallest skyscraper in the world. At sunset, stroll through the dozens of bustling street stalls and sidewalks, collectively known as night markets, that have become an integral part of Taiwan’s social scene. With 70 night markets across the island – 30 in the capital alone – no one goes hungry at any time of the day or night.
This summer, Taiwan warmly welcomes visitors from California, with daily direct flights to and from San Francisco and Los Angeles International Airports. Visit the Tourradar Taiwan Travel Guide to discover more and book your next trip to Taiwan.
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: The Taiwan Tourism Administration is the official government agency responsible for the formulation and implementation of domestic and international tourism policies. There are three North American travel offices in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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Beth Schnitzer
Taiwan Tourism Bureau
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