8/10/2019 Taiwan's Top 10 Destinations http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/taiwans-top-10-destinations 1/7 Top 10 attractions in Taiwan, China Located to the southeast of the Chinese mainland opposite Fujian Province, the island province of Taiwan is flanked by the Pacific Ocean to the east and the Taiwan Straits to the west. The place features splendid mountains, tranquil lakes, beautiful beaches, sapphire seas, delicious snacks and fantastic downtown sceneries. Don't know where to go or what to do when traveling to the area? Let China.org.cn provide you with the most attractive destinations that you simply won't want to miss. Taroko National Park (鲁阁国家 )Taroko National Park [ah-hong.com] Located along the eastern coast of Taiwan, Taroko National Park covers parts of Taichung City, Nantou County and Hualien County. Named after Taroko Gorge, the park features soaring peaks, steep cliffs, amazing valleys, babbling streams and wonderful waterfalls. The most famous bit of the Taroko Gorge is called the Tunnel of Nine Turns. It is a walking-only path that runs parallel to the main road, and features some of the most dramatic scenery in the entire valley. When the whole island is sweltering in the summer heat, Taroko Park is an ideal place to take a deep, cool breath and enjoy the season at its best.
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Founded on January 1st, 1984 and located on the Hengchun Peninsula of Pingtung County, the park is
also the southernmost park and the only tropical one in all of Taiwan. It covers an area of 333 square
kilometers, including 181 square kilometers of land and 152 square kilometers of sea. Featuring scenic
mountains, tropical forest, breathtaking beaches and coral reefs, the park attracts thousands oftravelers both from home and abroad every season.
Admission: NT$150 (32 yuan) for adults; NT$75 (16 yuan) for students
Best time to visit: all year round
Ximending (西门町)
Ximending, situated in the west of downtown Taipei, is one of the most popular touristic places among
travelers. It is famed for its diversity in entertainment and activity that appeal to large numbers of young
people. Wandering along the Ximending Walking Street, you will find anything you like among the wideselection of fashionable clothing and accessory shops in Chinese, Japanese and Western styles. In
addition, local snacks are what you don't want to miss. The most famous ones include oyster omelet,
braised pork rice, beef noodle, pan-fried bun and bubble tea.
Admission: free
Best time to visit: all year round
Alishan National Scenic Area (阿里山风景区)
Alishan National Scenic Area, standing in the middle east of Taiwan, stretches out across four townships:
Fanlu, Zhuqi, Meishan and Alishan. Covering a total area of 41,520 hectares, the scenery consists of 18
hills, with its highest peak –Tower Hill—about 2,663 meters. The area features five significant views,
including a splendid sunrise, a massive sea of clouds, sacred trees, fragrant cherry blossoms and unique
Z-shaped forest railways. In addition, visiting one of the local Tsou aborigines will provide you an
unforgettable experience to feel the exotic culture.
Admission:
Alishan National Forest Recreational Area: NT$200 (43 yuan) for adults; NT$100 (22 yuan) for students.
Best time to visit: all year round
The Palace Museum of Taipei (台北故宫博物院)
In order to protect numerous invaluable cultural relics from World War II, a large collection of valuable
memorabilia from the Palace Museum in Beijing was packed up and shipped off to Shanghai, Nanjing,
Sichuan and Taiwan during 1933 to 1965. In 1962, the Taipei Palace Museum was constructed so as to fit
and house the large royal collection of ancient art treasures. Now, the museum has become the biggest