Taiwan has a large amount of green space and scenic wonders with forested mountains, of about…
Taiwan has a large amount of green space and scenic wonders with forested mountains, of about 200 peaks higher than 9,800 feet, cover two-thirds of the island, with the remaining area consisting of highlands, coastal plains and basins.
Yangmingshan National Park is within the greater Taipei area and has the country’s most well developed volcanic topography with crater lakes, conical peaks and hot springs.
The Northeast Coast scenic area, not far from the capital, has coves and beaches, coastal rock formations and rivers and is home to an extensive array of aquatic scenery and marine life. Fishing villages and lighthouses dot the landscape and one of the country’s most popular hiking trails, the Tsaoling Historic Trail attracts hikers.
Beginning on the central East Coast and moving inland, Taroko National Park has 27 of the country’s highest peaks and features one of Asia’s natural wonders the Taroko Gorge – also one of the most popular scenic attractions on this island nation.
Further inland from Taroko, the Shei-pa National Park is where two mountain ranges meet. With forest trails, river valleys and 51 mountain peaks higher than 9,800 feet, the park is also home to a rare species of landlocked freshwater salmon.
Almost in the center of the country at 2,460 feet above sea level, the island’s largest freshwater lake lies in the Sun Moon Lake scenic area.
Alishan scenic area lies to the south of Sun Moon Lake and is noted for its spectacular sunsets. Visitors drive up through tea plantations finally reaching an altitude of 9000 feet and an environment more alpine than Asian.
In the tropical far south lies Kenting National Park, designated the country’s first national park and one of its recreation areas.
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