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Adventures in Taiwan for Inquisitive Tourists
Though being a treasure-trove of the Oriental world, Taiwan is not all
temples and museums. If you feel overfed with cultural experiences,
indulge into more simple and familiar entertainment that will remove
all stress of the busy days sightseeing and provide fresh resources to travel Taiwan for
some new impressions.
Taiwan is a developed country that has strong diplomatic and commercial
ties with the world, so traces of European and American culture yet
with a piquant Oriental flavor can be found all around the country.
Taiwan’s major cities like Taipei,
Kaohsiung and Tainan do
not sleep at night, when neon lights dazzle the passers-by and sign
boards invite tourists to numerous discos, bars, KTVs (Taiwanese
karaoke
bars), restaurants and beer and tea houses. Night markets belong to
those things Taiwan is famous for all over the world. Here, you can not
only sample some national culinary delights like snacks or snake wine,
but also buy some great souvenirs for your family and friends and even
find high-quality clothes. Taking a pen and some paper to write on can
save you a god lot of money when you will be bargaining with Taiwanese
vendors. Bamboo items, hand-painted silk lanterns, ceramic ware, coral
pieces and beautiful chopsticks are some things you may turn unable to
walk past.
Numerous festivals that take place almost every month as well as state
holidays will introduce you to the ancient Taiwanese culture, like the
Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Moon Festival and
many more. See our article on festivals
in Taiwan
to get a better
notion of what to expect of these events.
As Taiwan is surrounded by water, such activities as fishing, diving
and swimming are very popular among tourists who travel Taiwan. Join
them and you will understand what a pleasure it is to see the
underwater world of coastal areas near the Green Island, Tapaisha, the
Orchid Island, etc. Sharks are rare in waters around Taiwan so you may
expect
secure acquaintance with the coral reefs off the island’s
coastline. Swimming is also popular here, as the weather in Taiwan
is
amiable almost all year round. Blue lakes and ponds, rivers and,
naturally, the seas are all perfect for swimming.
And if you dream of the harmony of spa procedure, check with your
tourist agency or in your hotel for the great hot springs with mineral
waters scattered all over the land.
Travel Taiwan with us and your adventures in the country will be
unforgettable.
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