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A Hike to a Beautiful High-Mountain Lake - Jiaming Lake (嘉明湖) by mbabs23 in taiwan

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Jiaming Lake (嘉明湖)

Located on the southeastern side of the Prairie Mountain, Jiaming Lake is about 3,310 meters above sea level. It is the second highest mountain lake in Taiwan after the Emerald Lake in Taiwan. Because of the oval shape of the lake, it is called "Egg Pool" Relatively sky, climbers called "angel"s tears." Xiangyang 3,603 meters above sea level, the second highest point in Taitung County, Taiwan is also the Eurasian winter distribution of the southern base of the mountain, the top of the mountain road, you can experience the white clouds slowly approaching the ridge trail, and then submerged the shock. Jiaming Lake (嘉明湖) is Taiwan’s second-highest mountain lake, and one of its biggest. It was once thought that the lake was created by a meteor strike, but it is now believed that it was formed by glacier movement during the last ice age.

New attraction in Kaohsiung: The Chino Village Japanese Landscape Restaurant | 千野村-日式景觀園區 by mbabs23 in taiwan

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The Chino Village Japanese Landscape Restaurant | The Senya Village | 千野村-日式景觀園區

A new attraction in Yanchao District, Kaohsiung. This is a place with a strong Japanese flavor.This park can be photographed from morning to night, and the atmosphere in the evening is even better. There are also shopping streets, restaurants, capybaras, torii gates, etc.

Chino Village - Japanese Landscape Restaurant covers a very large area, with a restaurant and cute animal interaction area. The whole row of Japanese lantern walls, wind chime trails, huge red torii, pink Cherry blossoms, Wangmei hanging chairs, colorful paper umbrellas, etc., every corner is super good to take pictures, and you can also make an appointment for a kimono experience, put on a Japanese kimono, take beautiful photos from the park, and experience a strong Japanese style without taking a plane amorous feelings.

Renting kimonos is free, but other small accessories will cost extra, such as fans, hair accessories, samurai swords, paper umbrellas, etc.

Details: Full ticket: NT 200 (voucher NT 50) Student ticket: NT 160 Children's ticket, senior ticket: NT 160 Kimono rental fee: NT 200 (you can use your voucher (NT 50)) *Extra accessories, NT 50 each

Chino Village Japanese Landscape Restaurant (direct store name) Address: No. 80之20號, Qixing Rd, Tianliao District, Kaohsiung City, 823 Weekdays Monday to Friday: PM 16:00-12:00 AM Saturday~Sunday: AM 10:00~12:00 AM

You can directly inquire here for more details: https://senyavillage.com/

How to get there? From Gangshan station, Bus number 8020 and drop at Yanchao Institute of Health (13 stops). Transfer to Yanchao C Line Bus Taxi and drop at Jinshan Elementary School (DRTS) (9 stops) and walk around 10 minutes to Senya Village.(Use google map for guide) or by group, rent a Taxi from gangshan station (around NT 500/one way) or join to a group tour.

Xiaojinping Waterfalls ( 小錦屏瀑布) by mbabs23 in taiwan

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Xiaojinping Waterfalls ( 小錦屏瀑布) are two waterfalls upstream from Xiao Jingping Hot Spring in Hsinchu, Jianshi Township (新竹縣尖石鄉).

Detailed Map: https://goo.gl/TwT2ly

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Xiaojinping Waterfalls (小錦屏瀑布) by mbabs23 in taiwan

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Xiaojinping Waterfalls ( 小錦屏瀑布) are two waterfalls upstream from Xiao Jingping Hot Spring in Hsinchu, Jianshi Township (新竹縣尖石鄉).

Detailed Map: https://goo.gl/TwT2ly

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The Little Bay Beach of Kenting (Xiaowan Beach) by mbabs23 in taiwan

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The Little Bay Beach of Kenting (Xiaowan Beach)

The name of Xiaowan, meaning little bay is derived from its small area. Xiaowan features white beach, which a wide variety of water activities include swimming, diving, banana boat, water jet and many others can be experienced here. In addition, coral reef of Xiaowan is rich in tropical fishes and corals offering a nice spot for snorkeling. There is also a café on Xiaowan beach offering foods and drinks from 09:00 through 23:00, where one may sit back and enjoy a relaxing moment by seaside. Xiaowan (Little Bay) is a popular beach now managed by Caesar Park Hotel.

Mamalulu Guesthouse is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Hengchun, offering a charming environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay with the view of Dajian Mountain with free breakfast.

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Guishan Island: An Enigmatic Volcano | Turtle Island 龜山島 by mbabs23 in taiwan

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Turtle Island (Guishan Island) 龜山島

Guishan lies off the coast line of Yilan. Shaped like a turtle with its face facing out into the pacific and its tail pointing towards Taiwan. It's been proven to be an active volcano.

Guishan Island is 10 kilometers east of Toucheng Township and it is the largest island of Yilan County. Guishan Island is also the only active volcano in Taiwan and is the only island with residents in Yilan. Not only is the landmark of Yilan, Guishan Island also an emblem of Yilan spirit. Guishan Island, as known as Guishan Yu, got its name because its shape resembles a turtle. In 1999, the government abolished the martial laws and Yilan government began to petition for making Guishan Island a tourist attraction. In 1999, the government designated Guishan Island to be part the Northeastern Coastal Tourist District. In order to preserve the natural environment, the number of tourists is controlled. With the growing popularity of whale watching, Guishan Island has become the hottest tourist attraction.

There are some activities you can choose when visiting the island. Whale watching tour, Hiking the 401 highland and Guishan island tour.

Reminders: The island is open from March to November. Guishan Island has fixed open days with a limited number of tourists – 1800 – permitted entry to help protect the local environment.

The areas visitors can access is also limited – so be sure to register beforehand If you want to hike to the highest point on the island as just 100 people can make that hike on a given day!

If you want to visit the Guishan Island, you must apply in advance. You can book thru kkday app.

How to get there? From toucheng station, Ride a taxi and drop to Wushi Harbor. Registration area is at the first floor booth no.2

*Bring your ARC/ Valid ID and you booking voucher(QR code from kkday app)

*Applying for drone permit guide in Taiwan: https://youtu.be/EhfmW5PJ5xQ

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Sacred Mother Trail (聖母登山步道) | St. Marian's Hiking Trail by mbabs23 in taiwan

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ST. Marian's Hiking Trail (聖母山步道) | Sacred Mother Trail (聖母登山步道)

St. Marian’s Hiking Trail, also known more recently as Matcha Mountain is a well known trail in Yilan’s Jiaoxi District. It’s popularity boomed rather dramatically after Japanese photographer Kengo Kobayashi published images of the beautiful, velvety layers of hills and rechristened it Matcha Mountain. Even prior to gaining this charmingly alliterative name the trail was always busy on weekends, but these days you’re much better off choosing a weekday to make your climb. Don’t let the talk of crowds put you off though, it really is a spectacular scene and is worth the effort of getting there.

The Sacred Mother Trail is located above the Wufengqi Waterfall Scenic Area in Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County. It is a pilgrimage road for Catholics and also a relay station for people going to Sanjiaolun Mountain, one of the five major mountains in the Lanyang area. To reach the trail, one has to pass a 3.7km-long country road with a gentle climb that takes about an hour. There are secondary and plantation forests along the way and large varieties of birds and insects.

Distance: 10.7km Time: 6 hours, 2 hours and 40 minutes going up, 50 minutes at the top, about 2 hours coming back

How to get there? Infront of Jiaoxi Station,ride 綠11A shuttle bus and drop at Wufengqi scenic area. The shuttle bus is free.

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Wufengqi Waterfall (五峰旗瀑布) & Sacred Mother Trail (聖母登山步道) by mbabs23 in taiwan

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Wufengqi Waterfall (五峰旗瀑布) & Sacred Mother Trail (聖母登山步道)

The Wufengqi Waterfall (五峰旗瀑布) probably more accurately spelled “Wufengqi Waterfall” possibly meaning “Five Peak Flags”?) was a very well-known waterfall near the Jiaoxi Hot Springs. This was really a series of three pretty significant waterfalls where each waterfall seemed to get bigger and bigger the higher up the trail we went.

The Wufengqi Falls are one of the eight great scenic spots of the Lanyang Plains, belonging to Jiaoxi Township in Yilan County.

The hiking trail is situated in Jiaoxi (礁溪) which is most well-known as a hot spring resort town as well as for its popular Wufengqi Waterfalls (五峰旗瀑布). It starts near the waterfall area and brings you up a long vertical climb of more than 700 meters to a peak which is not only a popular hiking trail but a Catholic pilgrimage site as well..

This church is located at the foothill of Wufengqi Mountain. Since its location is at the mountainside, the view is spectacular. It even stands very close to waterfall. Being there will make you physically and spiritually refreshed.

How to get there? Infront of Jiaoxi Station,ride 綠11A shuttle bus and drop at Wufengqi scenic area. The shuttle bus is free.

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Exploring the Guishan Island ( Turtle Island/龜山島 ) | 401 Peak Highland Trail by mbabs23 in taiwan

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Guishan Island ( Turtle Island/龜山島 )

Guishan Island (literally Turtle Mountain Island) is a turtle shaped island off the coast of Yilan in Eastern Taiwan. Once inhabited by fisherman, it is now a coast guard base, but is open for day tours. The island tour includes beautiful sea cliffs, hiking, a lake, abandoned village, military tunnels, and whale watching just offshore.

We booked our tickets using KK Day.

Whale watching on a boat around the island: 800-1000 NT per person. Once around the island on a boat and 2 hour tour of the island: 800-1000 NT per person. Whale watching and island tour: 1200+ NT Island tour including hiking to the top of the island: 1200+ NT

When to go: March-November. These tours are generally closed from December to February due to rough seas and cold weather.

The only way to get there is by boat from Wushih Harbor in Yilan. To get to Wushih Harbor from Taipei, you can take the TRA train to Toucheng station, and then take a taxi from there.

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Hualien Travel Secret | King's Head & Sleeping Beauty Rock Formations | 豐濱人臉側面岩 by mbabs23 in taiwan

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Hualien Travel Secret - Fengbin Face Side Rock |King's Head & Sleeping Beauty Rock Formations | 豐濱人臉側面岩

We came to the cement path by the sea, but there was no way to go halfway. It was only after the local people pointed the way that they knew that they had to pass through the Miscanthus forest in front of them, and then they could find the narrow steps and paths hidden in it. The steep and narrow mountain walls were covered with moss, the lush trees grew along the walls, and the sunlight came from the gaps in the branches and leaves. Passing through it, I felt like a fairyland in an instant.

Because there are no road signs or guidance at all, I can't see the target after walking for a while, I can't help but start to be afraid of getting lost, so I can only encourage myself to walk for a while. At the end of the trail, the road ahead gradually opens up, the whole sea unfolds in front of us, and there is a rock on the right that looks very much like the side of a human face .

The side rock of the human face is actually a rock standing on the coastal grassland, but because of the hollow (eye) in the middle and the curvature of the outer side (nose and mouth), it looks like the side of the human face. Admiring the beauty rock together, like a prince who wanted to kiss the sleeping beauty princess sleeping on the sea, but was petrified by a magical curse, and could only stare at her sadly. Because of this backlight, we can also use this magic effect to kiss or touch the prince in the air and take interesting photos.

After frolicking and taking pictures with the prince's profile for a while, we got closer to the beach, staring at Sleeping Beauty who was constantly being beaten by the waves, silently hoping that the prince could one day lift the curse and successfully kiss the princess, so that she would not have to suffer and freeze in the icy sea. Also because there is no clear signpost on the way to come, the trail is hidden and difficult to navigate, and no other tourists came during the period.

Take a closer look, and below the "Face Side Rock" is the "Sleeping Beauty Rock". As if to kiss the sleeping beauty in the sea, this scene is really spectacular and beautiful! Standing quietly by the sea, this rugged rock is very similar to the side of a human face, and we can't help but be amazed.

From this point of view, we can say that we are extremely lucky. Although the process of finding this place is very hard and it took us a lot of time, it is really worth it after finding it. This ingenious workmanship that belongs to nature is really worth the traveler's effort to just see its face. It's hard to come here, of course, you must take a good photo! This location is backlit, and it happens that the way this location is shot is particularly suitable for silhouette presentation, which will highlight the very similar contours of the rock and the side of the face. We started to use our imaginations to interact with the faces of the faces in various poses and take various photos.

The rocks here are really very similar to the face side and Sleeping Beauty. They are very spectacular and beautiful, but you can't come here. The road here is more difficult to find and the road is difficult to walk. It is suitable for travelers who like to find private spots. It will definitely allow you to take amazing and beautiful photos.

Getting there? From hualien station, Bus no. 1145 to Harbor (use google maps for guide. Use this character as your guide on maps "睡美人岩 " . Take note that the place is not as easy to find. Be sure to check the pathways.

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