Taiwan is an island in the Pacific Ocean with an area of 34.5 thousand square kilometers and the Chinese province of the same name. True, local residents have been actively fighting for their independence from Beijing for more than half a century. They are trying to achieve international recognition of the Republic of China (as they call their state). At the moment, this task has been fulfilled only in part: 22 states recognized the independence of Taiwan, among which there is not a single famous world leader.
Tourists come to Taiwan Island for various reasons all year round. Someone is attracted by national parks and reserves that occupy up to 20 percent of the island. And someone is attracted to architectural attractions, among which there are masterpieces of Chinese, Japanese and European engineers. Taiwan is also popular with entrepreneurs from around the world, since large international forums and conferences are regularly held here.
How to get to Taiwan?
There are 3 valid airports in Taiwan. The largest of them is in Taibe. Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from Moscow to this city, so first you will need to fly to Bangkok, Beijing, Istanbul or Hong Kong, and from there to fly to the capital of Taiwan. The approximate travel time with a transplant in Beijing is about 12 hours. The cost of a one -way ticket is approximately 22 thousand rubles.
From the airport to the capital of Taiwan, buses, train and taxis regularly run. The cost of the bus ticket is 30 Taiwanese dollars (60 rubles). An electric train that will deliver you to the Taibay center in 20 minutes will cost more than 160 Taiwann dollars (330 rubles).
Useful information for travelers
Taiwan’s state language is Chinese, but most local residents easily explain in English. The official religion is Buddhism. The Taiwanese dollar is used as the main currency. Credit or debit cards can be paid in almost all hotels, restaurants, cafes and stores. When planning a trip to Taiwan, remember that in the period from June to August there is a rainy season, and the northern part of the island is characterized by increased cloudiness for almost the whole year.
Taiwanese are very friendly and friendly, and difficulties in communicating with the local population should not arise. If you are going to make an independent tour of the island, do not forget to capture the hotel’s business card – this is the safety rule for all countries, and if you get lost, local residents or taxi drivers will always help to find the road to the hotel. On the other hand, for the convenience of tourists, many inscriptions on signs are made by Latin.
Remember that in most temples it is forbidden to photograph and shoot videos, and in public places it is forbidden to smoke. Contrary to the expectations of many tourists, here you will practically not see residents in traditional Chinese clothing. In Taiwan, modern European style is in fashion. True, there are nuances, for example, Taiwanza Shlepan residents do not wear, because it is believed that these are shoes for the poor.
You can travel around the island with the help of high -speed trains, local airlines, buses, or rent a bicycle or car. However, it is worth remembering that in the capital the roads are very confused, traffic jams and congestion are often formed, in addition, there are serious problems with parking. In this regard, it is best to use a rented car for intercity trips. Moreover, there is something to see here. We present to your attention the most curious attractions of Taiwan.
Skyscraper Taibay 101
This giant with a height of more than 500 meters is a real miracle of engineering. The skyscraper was erected in record time. It took only 6 years to build it.
Since the 101-storey building was built in the zone of earthquakes and the strongest winds, these factors were taken into account when designing: a greens weighing a greens of 800 tons were installed on the 92nd floor. Thanks to this design, Taibei 101 skyscrapers are considered the safest in the world. With a strong wind, the ball sways, extinguishing the inertia of the building, due to which it remains motionless.
The skyscraper consists of 8 tiers with open sites, which rise above the base base of 25 floors. At the moment, Taibei 101 is the sixth in height building in the world. Tourists can get into it for free. But in order to get to 89 or 91 floors with the help of a speed elevator in 39 seconds, where the observation decks are located, you will have to pay. An important nuance. There are two types of tickets. The usual costs about 95 yuan (950 rubles). With such a ticket, you risk spending a lot of time in the queue for the entrance. And there is a special ticket that allows you to immediately go to the elevator. True, its price is two times higher.
National Palace Museum
In Taibe, be sure to visit the National Palace Museum. His collection has about 720 thousand exhibits. Pictures are exhibited here, which at one time adorned the walls of palaces belonging to the dynasties of Yuan, Song and Qing. In the halls, porcelain sets, decorations from noble metals and precious stones, books and other items of antiquity are amazing in its beauty. The surroundings of the museum are picturesque parks and squares where you can take a walk in the shade of trees and take a break from the bustle of the city.
Be careful, the museum does not have a description of some exhibits in English. In this regard, we advise you to thoroughly prepare before visiting the palace. Otherwise, it will not be clear why such long queues are worth some objects, and whether it is worth spending time on them.
Geopark E-Liu
East of Taibay, a small town of Vanli is located, where the E-Park E-Liu is located on the same name. For several millennia, water and wind created fantastic “sculptures” in the rocks. It is amazing that all these “mushrooms”, “honeycombs”, “candles” and even the famous “queen’s head” were not created by a man, but by nature, whose activity does not stop for a minute. On the outskirts of the park there is an observation deck with which an excellent view of the East Chinese Sea opens.
Walking around the E-Li Park, it is important not to forget about precautions. Since the cape is almost two kilometers in the sea, it is unsafe here during bad weather. Along the coast in the water lies a special red rope, which is forbidden to enter: there were cases when people were carried away to the sea.
National Park Yangminhan
In total, 20 kilometers from the capital of Taiwan is amazing beauty, National Park Yangminhanyn. Its area is 11 hectares, it is located at an altitude of 200 to 1120 meters above sea level. Visitors to the park can participate in the cunning “attraction”, which was specially invented by the administration in order to attract as many tourists as possible. Wearing rubber boots, everyone can walk through a clearing dotted with callas, and collect a bouquet of these beautiful colors, which will immediately be packed with helpful employees. In addition, you can wander along the narrow paths, take a break in a small hotel, tasting dishes of national cuisine, and visit hot springs, enjoying the beauty of the surrounding nature.
Holy Hall of Military and Literary Arts
The city of Gaosyun, which is 4 hours from the capital of Taiwan, is known for its sacred hall of military and literary arts. He was erected to worship the warrior-god Guan Gun and the ancient thinker Confucius. At the bottom of the complex is a memorial and several altars decorated with beautiful carvings. On the second floor there is a hall dedicated to Confucius. It is noteworthy only by the fact that the name of the philosopher is cut out on its walls. The third floor is an exact copy of the chambers of the jade emperor. This hall is the most beautiful: numerous frescoes on the walls, painting on the ceiling, dragons, a memorial decorated with a scattering of precious stones – all this luxury causes delight and amazement among each visitor.
Lake Chengtsin
Not far from the city of Gaosyun there is Lake Chengtsin. Its name can be translated as “crystal clean.” Locals call it Lake Lotosov, and there is every reason for this. On the water surface, these beautiful flowers bloom every year, whose beauty has been sung by oriental poets many times.
Around the lake, a picturesque park with numerous temples was spread out. One of them was built in honor of the god of medicine Pasheng Tati more than a century ago. The original zigzag bridge that connects small islands among themselves is surprising. A tourist walk is not limited only to the observation of natural beauty. Everyone can rent a boat or ride a horse, go fishing and even play golf.
Temple of three phoenixes
In the city of Gaosyun, tourists most often visit one of the most beautiful temples of the island – the temple of three phoenixes, the entrance to which is guarded by large stone lions. In the Buddha hall you can see three of his images that “sit” on the lotus, the backs of the elephant and the lion. They are surrounded by armed guards, as well as the novices of the temple, reading prayers and who are here constantly.
The temple of three phoenixes is always open to visiting. It is not required to pay for the entrance, the main thing is to behave quietly and calmly.
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