Taiwan is only a small country with about 36,000 square kilometers or roughly about 14,400 square miles in land area. Because it lies in the pacific ‘ring of fire’, it undergoes continuous tectonic movements which have created the majestic peaks, rolling hills and plains, basins, coastlines and other natural wonders that the country boast. Also, the tropical and sub-tropical climate makes it ideal for a diversity of species. So, if you’re planning to visit Taiwan, here are some of the attractions that you must see when you go there.
NATIONAL SCENIC AREAS
The country is indeed blessed by nature with its long stretches of coastlines and mountain forests that is why you must try to visit some of the tourist attractions that are located in national scenic areas, national parks as well as those that are in the forest recreation areas. As a matter of fact, Taiwan has 13 national scenic areas such as the Dapeng Bay Scenic Area and Southwest Coast National Scenic Area where you can enjoy looking at lagoons and waterfalls. If you want to explore the homeland and culture of the Rukai Aboriginal tribe, you can drop by the Maolin National Scenic Area. Aside from that, there are other outlying islands in the country that’s yet to be discovered like the distinctive terrain of the Penghu Islands and the sea-eroded rock formations in Matsu located at the Taiwan Strait.
RECREATION FARMS
If you want to be amazed at the beauty and rich ecological attractions that Taiwan has to offer, then be sure to visit one of the eight recreational farms in the Central regions of the country such as the Qilan and Mingchi forest recreation areas in the north and the Fushou Mountain in the central region. The place is endowed with terrain, landscape as well as plant and animal ecology that lets you experience the power and mystery of nature.
FOREST RECREATION AREAS
Outdoor recreation plays an important role in the sustainable development of the tourism industry in Taiwan. In fact, 60% of the island is covered with forest and different landscapes as well as natural resources. A diversity of animal and plant species is present because of the tropical, sub-tropical, temperate and sub-frigid zone climate in the country. So if you visit the country, you might drop by some forest recreation areas that are open to the public such as the Taipingshan in the north, Dashuishan in the central region, Alishan in the south and Zhihben in the east.
There a lot of things that you can explore and discover when you visit Taiwan. You can always choose to visit national scenic areas, recreation farms as well as forest recreation areas. Go nature tripping in one of these recreational sites and have the opportunity to get closer to the wonders of Nature, the Taiwanese way.