Wednesday, January 14, 2009

The Top10 in FORMOSA


This is Taiwan, my home contry, which have a beautiful nick name "Formosa".



"Formosa" means the wonderful island, named by Portuguese on 15th AD. when cross over the Pasific side of Taiwan. Taiwan is a amazing place that can give different kind of feeling. The Top8 interesting things in Taiwan are:







No.1 Taipei 101
The Highest Building in the world. Next to the Taipei city hall in the Sin-Yi Project Zone in Taipei, Taipei 101 is repersenting the rich , power, and fashion.



No.2 Taipei 101 New Year's Firework

The most popular New year activity in Taiwan. More than 1,000,000 people watch this show in different place in Taipei every year.


No.3 Night Matkets


Taiwanese food and religion.

No.4 Kanting Beach

Kanting has been called Taiwan's "Hawaii". beautiful beach and sunshine.


No.5 Yu-Shan (The Highest Mountain)


The Highest Mountain in Taiwan. It repersent Taiwanese faithful and nationality.

No.6 Hot Spring

Just like Japan, Taiwan has a lot of hot spring all over the island.

No.7 Traditional Taiwanese Culture (Mix of Chinese and Japanese)

Taiwan has been Part of Japan and China, and Most of citizens are immigrant, so there is many historic spot all over the island.

No.8 Native Taiwanese

Aboriginal Culture is very popular in Taiwan. Many famous singer are aboriginals, such as A-Mei and A-Lin. Traditional aboriginal's ceremony and art are part of Taiwan culture.

No.9 Taroko National Park

The most popular nature spot in Taiwan. Located on Eastern Taiwan, Taroko National Park biological resources and marble canyon have fascunated million of people every year.

No.10 Danshui sunset, Fisherman's Wharf and The Lover Bridge

Danshui is a small town located on the estuary of the Danshui river. Hundreds of years ago it was the capital of Spainish colony and it was also the major port of Taiwan. The sunset of Danshui river was the most beautiful sigh in Taiwan. It is also a popular spot for lovers. The lover Bridge is located on Fisherman's Wharf, people believe if lovers walk through the bridge together they will love forever.

It is just very little part of Formosa. If you have the chance visit the island, you will have a great time by joint the beautiful nature spot, interesting culture, and delicious food.

3 comments:

  1. Hi, I'm Nao from Japan. Thank you for showing me many pictures. All of them are very beautiful! Night in Taiwan looks bright and enjoyable. I'd like to go to hot spring in Taiwan;)

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  2. Yu-Po, I like how you posted pictures for each of the 10 things you like about Taiwan. Visuals really catch a person's eye. Nicely done.

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