Travel to Taiwan

Taroko George

I highly recommend that you go during the winter to avoid crowds. The main attraction is the Taroko Gorge, which you can see by foot or by car. There are no public transportation for the George area but you can  hire someone with a car :D just ask for some references

Shin Kong observatory

The building is located actually in Chung Cheng District.
The observation deck on the top floor of the building is closed from March 1, 2006. Taipei 101 Building and the ferris wheel at Miramar Shopping Center are the latest choices for viewing the city.

Shihlin Night Market

Don't know what a Night Market is? Don't worry, you are not the only one, but once you have experienced one you'll never want to leave. Shihlin is famously known for its night market. Convinently reachable by the MRT, the night market never seize to operate. Opens seven nights a week with the best comfort food of Taiwan, it is an experience hard to forget. However, Shihlin is not only known for its food but also its cheap price on varieties of goods, from jeans to bags to shoes.
You will be able to find really good deals on replicas and authentic brands  but you can always talk them down upwards of 40% off what they are asking or marking always a 10% off trust me. also walk through the whole place you will realize that an item you really like is at several places and might be cheaper OH and get a foot massage its famous and amazing no mention relaxing!

Taoyuan City

Taoyuan City is the capital city of Taoyuan County in Taiwan Province, Republic of China, located in the northeastern part of the island."Taoyuan" means "peach garden," since the area used to have many peach blossoms. 

The main topography of Taoyuan is plains, only the northeastern part is hill called "Hu to Mt." also known as "Tiger-Head Mt.",at which you could get a bird's-eye view for the whole city. Northern Taoyuan is the most famous place to visit. "Hu To Mt." is a recently-established County Park. The parkdraws large crowds during holidays and weekends.

History of Gongguan

Originally named Gongguan Street and nicknamed “Yiliaosia” (which means “behind the checkpoint”), the Township was the center of the early settlements of the Hakka people emigrated from Mainland to Miaoli during during the reign of Emperors Cianlong and Jiacing of the Ching Dynasty. The forebears established a checkpoint and gathered young men to safeguard the security of the community around today's Fuji and Shih-ciang. Fuji was originally named Yilao (checkpoint); hence, Gongguan Street was called “Yiliaosia” (behind the checkpoint). The place became a city during the reign of Emperor Daoguan in late Ching Dynasty. Surrounded by mountains, the city was an ideal place for the government to set up offices and public construction for public services. In 1895, an official residence was established and later in 1920, upon the establishment of local government, the city was renamed as official residence; thus, it was then called “Gongguan” (meaning official residence).                

　 　Sitting between Bajiaodong Mountain Range and Houlong Stream, the Township is situated to the southeast of Miaoli City and in the central west of Miaoli County. Its topography gradually descends from east (Bajiaodong Mountain) to northwest (Houlong Stream) until it reaches Miaoli Plain. The Township is bordered to the north by Miaoli City and Touwu Township, to the west by Tongluo, to the east by Shihtan with Bajiaodong Mountain standing at the border and it connects to Dahu Township with Guandao Mountain Range at the border. The Township is the core of Miaoli County as well as the bridge pylon of the drainage basin of Houlong Stream for the early immigrants who moved to the Island from the mainland.

Want to work?

I know taiwan can be very expensive, and it doesn't matter that you are just passing through or planning to stay, you can work anyway, here is a job list that you can choose and apply from.
I thought it could help some of you to spend more time visiting this faboulous place and your budget of course.

Digital Art Festival, Taipei

  Date :   11/10/2006  -  11/19/2006                   Location :   Zhongshan Hall, Red Theater and Ximen Walking Mall               Content :
The first "Taipei Digital Art Festival" is scheduled to have its grand opening from Nov. 10th to 19th. This event has invited many foreign artists to participate, including the award winner of Golden Nica in Austria, Paul DeMarinis. He will come to Taiwan to demonstrate his work of "Rain Dance." Once people hold their umbrellas, they can hear beautiful music. Another guest, Theo Jansen, is from the Netherlands. His works have been very popular in Europe in recent years. He uses computer to simulate the bone structures of creatures and makes them into huge but light works. The internationally famous choreographer Ku Ming-shen and British stage master Thomas Gray have planned for three years and they will present the dance program "Memory Puzzle." This dance program will be included in this festival. In addition, this festival includes four new awards like "interactive equipment" "digital sound and image," "art of sounds" and "Internet art." The purpose is to provide more space and opportunities for digital artists in Taiwan to present their works.                                Website : http://www.dac.tw/daf06/

Taiwanese Snacks

Chinese cuisine is world famous, and Taiwan is unquestionably the capital of Chinese cuisine.
Wheat-based foods, which are the staples of the more arid northern part of China, and rice-based foods, which are the staples of southern China, can all be found here in Taiwan.

A wide variety of Taiwanese-style snacks can also be savored in boisterous night markets around the island. Thanks to Taiwan's natural environment of high mountains and surrounding seas, people can enjoy delicacies from both land and sea anywhere on the island.

Water fun in Taiwan

Taiwan is ideally situated for all kinds of water sports and activities, with the southern part of the island bathed in warm tropical seas and the northern part battered by the strong winds and waves of the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Taiwan's many fine sandy beaches and offshore islets provide great settings, and the world famous hospitality of the Taiwanese people adds to the pleasure of visiting Taiwan in the high heat of summer. This month, come with us to visit some of Taiwan's most famous and impressive seaside spots.

Taichung

Taichung is the third largest city in Taiwan and also the gateaway to the Central  Mountains. It is central Taiwan (Taichung) and situated as you may suspect and I am not saying that you are Sherlock Holmes... in the middle of the west coast.
Many people feel that it strikes the perfect balance between boisterous city life and the breezy relaxation of countryside Taiwan. A beautiful place indeed.