Mount Hehuan, Hualien, Taiwan

Mount Hehuan (合歡山) is a 3,416-metre-high mountain in Central Taiwan. 

The peak is within the Taroko Gorge National Park. 

Photo taken by Wen Yong Lin 

Sail Rock, Kenting National Park, Taiwan

Sail Rock(船帆石), Kenting National Park

Photo taken by Prisca Chiu 

The Blue Cave, Penghu, Taiwan

 "Penghu unique beauty is difficult to understate and it is tough to select from the multitude of stunning natural scenery it has to offer. The Blue Cave (藍洞) is undoubtedly a highlight though. Situated on the uninhabited Xiji Islet (西吉嶼) in the South Penghu Marine National Park, the Blue Cave features Penghu’s trademark basalt columns inside a cave which is beautifully lit up thanks to a large opening in the rocky ceiling.

    The light reflecting on the clear blue sea in the cave lights the whole place up in a shimmering bright blue light which is a truly staggering spectacle. Sadly, dangerous currents and rockfalls have made the cave unsafe to visit and anyone found entering the cave can expect a heavy fine. But many boat tours still stop outside the cave to offer visitors a tantalizing glimpse of one of Taiwan’s unique natural wonders." Cited from: 

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3305470

Photo taken by Prisca Chiu 

Great Stone-lion Recreational Area, Qimei, Penghu, Taiwan

Great Stone-lion Recreational Area (石獅風景區)

Photo taken by Wen-Yong Lin 

Little Taiwan, Qimei, Penghu, Taiwan

"Located in the northeast of Qimei Island, Qimei Little Taiwan(小台灣) is a wave-cut platform with the shape just like Taiwan. Heading north along the Coastal Highway, visitor can get to a kiosk with the best view of the site. Qimei Little Taiwan is a must visit tourist destination of Qimei Island or even Penghu. It has the incredible resemblance of shape of Taiwan and even a rock looked just like Gueishan Island at the corresponding position. The shape is even more apparent when ebb. There is grassland nearby the shore perfect for camping, and thus also becomes a popular fishing spot." Cited from: 

https://www.travelking.com.tw/eng/tourguide/penghu/scenery1086.html

Photo taken by Prisca Chiu 

Dragon Sea-eroded Platform , Penghu, Taiwan

Dragon Sea-eroded Platform (龍埕). This spectacular rocky platform that resembles the shape of an Eastern dragon, which you can only see clearly when viewed from above.

Photo taken by Prisca Chiu 

Twin Hearts Stone Weir, Qimei Island, Penghu, Taiwan

"Qimei’s iconic symbol is the Twin Hearts Stone Weir（七美鄉雙心石滬）, made of stones laboriously stacked, which does its duty by leaving marine creatures stranded at low tide after innocently meandering in at high. The romance and scenic beauty of this place entice a steady tide of soon-to-be-newlyweds for wedding-photo shoots." Cited from:

https://taiwaneverything.cc/2018/03/01/taiwan-offshore-islands/

Photo taken by Prisca Chiu 

Qimei, Penghu, Taiwan

Qimei (七美) is the southernmost island in the Penghu archipelago.

Photo taken by Prisca Chiu 

Moses Parting Sea, Penghu, Taiwan

"'Moses Parted the Sea'(奎壁山)— a local tourist attraction that has captivated visitors for the illusion of the sea parting when a thin strip of land is laid bare when tides retreat like the biblical story of Moses parting the Red Sea." Cited from Taiwan News, 2017. 

Photo taken by Prisca Chiu 

Jishanyu, Penghu, Taiwan

"The joints of the basalt columns surrounding Jishanyu (雞善嶼) are very distinctive. The different heights of these columns look like the pipes of an organ. The steep cliffs have become the favorite nesting place for seagulls. Jishanyu has been designated as a basalt conservation area. Tourists may take a boat trip around the islet, but may not make a landing." Cited from: 

https://www.penghu.gov.tw/en/home.jsp?id=10081&act=view&dataserno=201012100023

Photo taken by Prisca Chiu 

Daguoye Columnar Basalt, Penghu, Taiwan

"On the check-off list for geology enthusiasts are some of the main islands’ most impressive basalt-column formations – the Daguoye Columnar Basalt (池東大菓葉玄武岩), Secret Three Stone Walls, and Chixi Rock Waterfall – located close together in Xiyu’s mid-section. The first faces the inland sea, with a sweeping view toward small Magong city far across the water (the islands’ largest settlement and main port of entry)" Cited from: 

https://taiwaneverything.cc/2018/03/01/taiwan-offshore-islands/

Photo taken by Prisca Chiu

Erkan Historical Village, Penghu, Taiwan

"Located in Xiyu island of Penghu, Erkan Historical Village（二崁聚落保存區） is the first traditional settlement protection area of Taiwan. The buildings of Erkan Village still keep tradition and cultures of the ancient time, while the space arrangement was according to the local weather. With proper preservation, the village aims to present the original appearance and keeps on passing down traditional customs. Erkan Historical Village was listed as the traditional settlement protection area in 1989 by the government, and began a series of renovations in 1993. In 2001, Erkan Village was selected as one of the ten important Penghu traditional buildings and also one of the 100 important buildings in Taiwan architectural history for its high historic and cultural value. Such a large-scale historic site is a must-visit when traveling to Penghu." Cited from: 

https://www.travelking.com.tw/eng/tourguide/penghu/scenery104035.html

Whale Cave, Penghu, Taiwan

"Whale Cave" （鯨魚洞） is at Xiyu of Penghu. If you love nature and rock, cave, this is one of the best places to visit during your stay at Penghu. Its main attraction is the whale cave. It's not a cave by any means but simply a hole through the rock is a nice walking path where you can stroll slowly and enjoy the view.

Photo taken by Prisca Chiu

Penghu Trans-Oceanic Bridge, Taiwan

The Penghu Great Bridge or Penghu Trans-Oceanic Bridge (澎湖跨海大橋) is a bridge in Penghu County, Taiwan. It connects Siyu Island and Baisha Main Island.

Photo taken by Prisca Chiu 

Sanxiantai, Taitung, Taiwan

"Sanxiantai (山仙台) is a small offshore land composed of volcanic rock landscape that eroded by seawater from headland. Occupying an area of 22 hectares, this Taitung scenic area is scattered by distinctive rock formations such as ditches, potholes, abrasion stacks, notch, and many others forming fascinating topographic sceneries. Also, a 320-meter-long curvy bridge is established for visitors to appreciate the surrounding geographic marvels, as well as the precious ecologies." Cited from: 

https://www.travelking.com.tw/eng/tourguide/taitung/sanxiantai.html

Photo by Wen-Yong Lin 

Photo by Wen-Yong Lin 

Shifen, Taipei, Taiwan

Shifen Waterfall (十分大瀑布) is a 40 metre tall waterfall that creates a rainbow as it splashes into the lake, widely regarded as the most scenic in all of Taiwan.

Photo taken by Prisca Chiu

Wushibi, Hualien, Taiwan

"Wushibi (烏石鼻) is located south to Changbin Township, on a cape that streches out into the ocean Ningpu Village. Wushibi refers to the black rocks that stick out of the ocean. They are the product of volcanic activity and lava eruptions, it is also the largest volcanic rock column in Taiwan." Cited from: 

https://www.eastcoast-nsa.gov.tw/en-us/Attractions/Detail/71

Photo taken by Wen-Yong Lin 

Qingshui, Hualien, Taiwan

"Qingshui Cliff (清水斷崖), located on the section of the Suao-Hualien Highway that stretches between Heping and Chongde stations, is one of the most spectacular sights on Taiwan's Pacific coast. The cliff is more than 1,000 meters high and drops almost vertically into the sea. The highway snakes along its curving face more than 20 kilometers, with the sheer cliff rising on one side and a sheer drop to the ocean on the other." Cited from: 

https://eng.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sNo=0002124&id=2228

Photo taken by Wen-Yong Lin 

Qixingtan, Hualien, Taiwan

Shaped like a crescent, Qixingtan Beach (七星潭) in Hualien is where the mountains meet the sea.

Photo taken by Wen-Yong Lin 

Carp Lake, Hulaien, Taiwan

Carp Lake (Liyutan)(鯉魚潭)

"Liyu Lake is located at the foot of Liyu Mountain, in Chinan Village, Shoufeng Township, only 18 kilometers from Hualien City. The lake is about 1.5 km in length and 930 meters in width, making it the largest inland lake in Hualien County with a total area of 104 hectares. Measuring about 1 by 1.5 Km, the lake is one of the oldest scenic areas in Taiwan and the largest lake in Hualien County. It receives its water from a spring in the so-called 'heart' of the lake. Every year in April, thousands of fireflies flash above the lake." Cited from: 

https://www.taiwantourbus.com.tw/C/us/view-content/twbus/Liyutan

Photo taken by Wen-Yong Lin