Beautiful hot spots of Taiwan

Shaped like a leaf that is narrow at both ends, Taiwan is one of Asia’s best kept travel secrets. It is known for its towering peaks, pulsating modern capital, temple towns, beautiful coastal line, and amazing wildlife sanctuaries. Its rich cultural heritage serves up awe-inspiring panoramas and a rainbow of different cultures makes it as one of Asia’s most diverse destinations. It is among the few places on earth where religious and cultural practices go hand in hand with modernization. A visit to Taiwan is an eye-opener because it has makes a habit of smashing visitor preconceptions. There are various beautiful hot spots in the country that surely delight your senses.

Stunning Sun Moon Lake

The stunning Sun Moon Lake divided by Lalu Island got its name from the unique terrains that look like sun on one side and crescent moon on the other. It is among the natural wonders of Taiwan and is the largest body of fresh water in the country. Situated at an altitude of 762meters, it is one of the pristinely beautiful wonders of nature backed by high-forested mountains and boasts a pleasant climate throughout the year. It is also the most famous source of hydroelectric power attracts more than six million visitors every year.

Adventurous Alishan

Nearly everyone in Taiwan both locals as well as tourists alike will recommended visiting the Alishan National Scenic Area situated in central Taiwan. It is famous for its cherry blossoms, beautiful sunsets and even more beautiful sunrises. The scenic area covers about 37,000 hectares of mountainous terrain with dense forests known for rich flora and fauna. The Alishan Forest Railway is one of the only three remaining alpine railways in the world which passes through 49 tunnels, 77 bridges and numerous wonderful sights along the railroad. There is only one train trip scheduled daily and it is advisable to check timetable in advance to avoid any hassles.

Amazing Taipei

Taipei is not only the capital of Taiwan but one of the most dynamic, modern and livable cities in the world. It is the economic, political and cultural centers of country, a modern cosmopolitan and a lively and diversified face of country which is full of exuberance. From the world’s tallest building to the biggest collection of Chinese Art, the city has strikes a perfect balance between modern and traditional with a generous dash of hospitality and smile. Whether you are just stopping over en-route to another Asian destination or planning a holiday over here, Taipei will surely fascinates you with its multi-faceted character that you love to explore again and again.

Magnificent Longshan Temple

It is not among the biggest temples of country but there is something unique about it that keeps people coming back again. The temple was built in 1738 by settlers from Fujian as a gathering place for Chinese settlers. Located in the old village part of Taipei, Wanhau district, this temple has lasted several natural disasters and wars. Its tired roofs, stone columns and huge incense burners make this temple both cozy and ornate. Across the street from the temple is an underground market and is good for shopping for religious items and trinkets.

National Palace Museum

It is one of the best art museums in the world which is visited by more than three million visitors annually. The museum is a home to about 70,000 pieces of ancient Chinese artifacts and artworks making it one of the largest repositories of Chinese art. Due to large number of collections the items displayed in the museum are rotated after every three months in order to let the public has the chances to see most of them. If you are in Taiwan during the month of October, the museum displays some very rare and exquisite artifacts, making it the best time to visit.Taiwan is now become a popular option for number of European countries. There are various direct flights to Taipei from London Heathrow also offer direct flights to Taipei.