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Remarkable sites of the Island of Taiwan

Taiwan features historical monuments such as the 17th-century Fort Zeelandia, Buddhist and Taoist temples adorned with sculptures, museums preserving ancient Chinese art, natural parks with marble gorges, hot springs and mountains, as well as coastal geological sites. The island also includes traditional villages, high-altitude lakes, and modern infrastructures like Taipei 101.

National Palace Museum
National Palace Museum

Taipei, Taiwan

Cultural institution preserving more than 700,000 pieces of Chinese art, including paintings, calligraphy, jades, and porcelains.

Taipei 101
Taipei 101

Taipei, Taiwan

509-meter office tower featuring a five-story mall and an observatory on the 89th floor.

Sun Moon Lake
Sun Moon Lake

Nantou County, Taiwan

Natural lake located at 748 meters above sea level, surrounded by mountains and temples, offering water activities and cycling paths over 33 kilometers.

Elephant Mountain
Elephant Mountain

Taipei, Taiwan

Natural elevation at 183 meters high accessible by trail or cable car, offering views of Taipei city and its surroundings.

Taroko Gorge
Taroko Gorge

Hualien, Taiwan

National park with white marble cliffs reaching 1000 meters high, natural tunnels, and hiking trails along the Liwu River.

Longshan Temple
Longshan Temple

Taipei, Taiwan

Temple built in 1738, combining Buddhist and Taoist architecture, with wooden sculptures, ornate roofs, and fish ponds in the Wanhua district.

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

Taipei, Taiwan

White Chinese-style memorial building with a blue roof, surrounded by gardens and housing a 6-meter bronze statue.

Yangmingshan National Park
Yangmingshan National Park

Taipei, Taiwan

Located on an active volcano, this national park contains hot springs, fumaroles, hiking trails, and seasonal flower gardens.

Fo Guang Shan Museum
Fo Guang Shan Museum

Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Buddhist cultural center with exhibitions of religious art, ancient relics, and a collection of sacred texts dating back several centuries.

Wulai
Wulai

New Taipei, Taiwan

Cultural center of the Atayal tribe with natural hot springs, an ethnographic museum, and a cable car leading to forest waterfalls.

Lukang
Lukang

Changhua, Taiwan

Historical center from the 17th century with cobblestone streets, Buddhist and Taoist temples, craft workshops, and Ming and Qing style wooden houses.

Yehliu Geopark
Yehliu Geopark

New Taipei, Taiwan

Coastal geological area with sandstone and limestone rock formations created by marine erosion and weathering.

Jiufen
Jiufen

New Taipei, Taiwan

Former mining village established in the mountain with stairways, temples, red lanterns, and tea houses from the Japanese colonial era.

Alishan National Scenic Area
Alishan National Scenic Area

Chiayi County, Taiwan

Natural reserve situated between 2000 and 2700 meters altitude, populated with millennial red cypresses and traversed by a historic railway.

Chimei Museum
Chimei Museum

Tainan, Taiwan

Neoclassical establishment showcasing collections of Western art, ancient musical instruments, armor, and historical weapons since the 15th century.

Fort Zeelandia
Fort Zeelandia

Tainan, Taiwan

Fortification built by the Dutch East India Company in 1634, consisting of red brick walls and archaeological remains.

Longteng Bridge
Longteng Bridge

Sanyi, Taiwan

Railway structure built in 1906 during the Japanese occupation. The red brick pillars remain after several earthquakes.

Baiyang Waterfalls
Baiyang Waterfalls

Taroko National Park, Taiwan

Series of waterfalls accessible through eight tunnels carved into the rock. The trail crosses gorges and leads to hot spring sources.

Hsing Tien Temple
Hsing Tien Temple

Taipei, Taiwan

Taoist temple founded in 1967 dedicated to Guan Yu and Yue Fei. The building includes a large prayer hall and a garden with a pond.

Donghe Bridge
Donghe Bridge

Taitung, Taiwan

Steel structure 515 meters long built in 1992 over the Donghe River. It connects the Chenggong and Mawuku communities.

Shimen Cave
Shimen Cave

Taiwan

Coastal geological formation created by waves. The arch is 18 meters high and represents a typical geological feature of the northern coast.

Mazu Temple
Mazu Temple

Lukang, Taiwan

18th-century temple dedicated to the goddess Mazu, built with wood carvings and murals depicting traditional scenes.

Beitou Hot Springs
Beitou Hot Springs

Taipei, Taiwan

Natural hot springs with outdoor and indoor pools, a geological museum, and gardens in a historic thermal district of Taipei.

Temple of Confucius
Temple of Confucius

Tainan, Taiwan

Temple built in 1665, the oldest in the country dedicated to Confucius, featuring pavilions, courtyards, and gardens.

Chihkan Tower
Chihkan Tower

Tainan, Taiwan

Fort built in 1653 by the Dutch, transformed into a Chinese temple in the 18th century, comprising two towers and historical inscriptions.

Jhiben Hot Springs
Jhiben Hot Springs

Taitung, Taiwan

Natural thermal springs at 48°C located at 300 meters altitude in the mountains of Taitung County. Several pools allow for bathing outdoors.

Eternal Spring Shrine
Eternal Spring Shrine

Taroko National Park, Taiwan

Taoist temple built in 1954 on a cliff at 454 meters altitude. A three-story pagoda dominates the religious building surrounded by mountains.

Tunnel of Nine Turns
Tunnel of Nine Turns

Taroko National Park, Taiwan

1260-meter road tunnel carved into the rock between 1950 and 1960. Its nine curves traverse the marble gorge walls.

Lotus Temple
Lotus Temple

Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Buddhist religious monument built on an artificial lake. Lotus flowers bloom in April. The temple hosts ceremonies and cultural events.

Shuishan Trail
Shuishan Trail

Alishan, Taiwan

1.6-kilometer walking path situated on an old forest railway. The route traverses cypress forests and offers views of the mountains.

Shuinandong Smelter
Shuinandong Smelter

Ruifang, Taiwan

13-story industrial smelter built during the Japanese occupation. The site was used for copper and gold extraction from 1933 to 1987.

Weiwuying
Weiwuying

Kaohsiung, Taiwan

National arts center covering 141,000 square meters, including five performance halls and a 20,000-seat outdoor amphitheater.

Tunghai University
Tunghai University

Taichung, Taiwan

Higher education institution founded in 1955, featuring a concrete and glass chapel designed by architect Ieoh Ming Pei.

God of War Temple
God of War Temple

Tainan, Taiwan

17th-century religious monument dedicated to the god Guan Yu. The building features sculptures, stone columns, and traditional murals.

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