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Houfong Bicycle Path (后豐自行車綠廊) is the shortest of Taichung County's (台中縣) bike-only tourist trails. Just 4.5 kilometers long, it doesn't take more than an hour and a half to cycle from one end to another and back again.
2008/10/9 - Taiwan Central > Taichung
A short but sweet tour: Biking the Houfong trail




The ancient pines of Aman Peak


In comparison with many of Taiwan's more famous ancient trees, the Dasheng Tree (大神神木), on the slopes of Aman Peak (阿屘尖) on the border between Taoyuan and Taipei Counties is a mere baby in size.
2008/10/9 - Taiwan North > Taipei



A short walk to a stunning viewpoint: Mt. Nanzilin


Perched high above the union of the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, the area around Jinguashi and Jiufen on the northeast coast of Taiwan is a relatively new discovery for me, but is turning into one of the most exhilarating and tempting hiking areas anywhere within easy reach of Taipei City.
2008/10/2 - Taiwan North > Taipei




Compared to the island's birds, Taiwan's butterflies do not attract much interest from foreign enthusiasts. The English-language section of the Tourism Bureau's Web site, which has several pages devoted to haunts for birdwatchers, contains just a few references to the insects.
2008/10/2 - Taiwan Central > Chiayi
Dingtugou -- A village shared with butterflies




Jingzaijiao tile-paved salt fields


Along the seashore of Tainan (台南) in southern Taiwan there are a large number of lands that were traditionally used for making salt.
2008/10/2 - Taiwan South > Tainan



The amazing basalt columns in the Penghu archipelago


As I traced the short footpath along the coast of tiny Tongpan Island in the South Sea islands of Penghu (澎湖), I was finally fulfilling one of my smaller but longest held ambitions.
2008/9/25 - Taiwan Offshore > Penghu



Pleasant day for families Chiayi's Fully Green Farm


Take a cow and a small grassy field, and, in certain parts of Taiwan, you'll have yourselves a tourist attraction.
2008/9/25 - Taiwan Central > Chiayi



Fongyuan to Dongshih for cycling fanatics


Bicycle-only tourist paths are popping up all over Taiwan. The northern part of Taichung County (台中縣) now has three, two of which join up. With some determination, they can both be done on the same morning.
2008/9/18 - Taiwan Central > Taichung




There's a choice of three routes to Shipanliao Waterfall (石盤寮瀑布), hidden deep in the coastal mountains behind the town of Dasi (大溪) in Ilan County, and all three are really, really difficult!
2008/9/18 - Taiwan East > Ilan
A remote swimming hole at Shipanliao Waterfall




Gold mining country: Xiao Tzukeng Old Trail


Two things immediately stood out as I followed Xiao Tzukeng Old Trail near the Taipei County town of Ruifang one beautiful early morning recently.
2008/9/11 - Taiwan North > Taipei







  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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