If you stay here, getting up for an early morning walk will give you lots of chances to spot some of Taiwan’s rare indigenous birds. For the more adventurous there’s the Baxian Mountain Trail which follows the paths used by loggers long time ago. This difficult trail climbs over 1400m, takes 7-8 hours to complete and is only good for the very fit one.

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Xinshe Sea of Flowers event is taking place for the sixth time as the Republic of China (Taiwan) celebrates its centennial this year.

The Xinshe Sea of Flowers event is the largest and best-known recreational agriculture event of its kind in Taiwan and each year it attracts over a million visitors, drawn to a seemingly endless panorama of colorful flowers, which also helps boost the local businesses and the overall economy. Its steady growth has made Xinshe a successful role model when it comes to reviving local agricultural and business industries.

Each year, organizers of the Xinshe Sea of Flowers event put in a lot of thought into the presentation of this gorgeous event. Specially-themed exhibitions are designed according to the rural district’s unique attributes. Stands selling local agricultural specialties, local cuisine and many other interesting items are also set up against the natural backdrop of flower fields. In addition, entertaining performances will take place at the site, and creative in-depth tours that include visits to recreational farms and stays at local scenic guesthouses will also be available.

With all this, this late-autumn festival is a highly anticipated public event that heralds the imminent arrival of winter.

For more information about sea of flowers in Xinshe, visit the official website: www.tcflower.com.tw

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Taiwan Tower in Taichung, is a 984-foot tower would be built and making it the tallest structure in Taichung city.

How do you get up such a huge tower? By helium filled pods that are powered by propellers. Each pod can carry from around 50 to 80 people at once.

Like most uber tall buildings of the modern world, the Taiwan Tower isn’t just a building for offices. It’ll have a museum, restaurants and conference centers.

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The water park, Mala, can get very busy during the summer months, especially in the holidays, but it’s still a great place to cool off. The 2.4m, machine generated wave is a lot fun as too is Cowabunga, an artificial wave that can be surfed. It’s not much like the real thing, but watching people wipe out is entertaining enough! Two theme parks in one!

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There are bicycle rental places at the beginning and end as well as at several points along the way. Bikes usually go for around $100 per day. Some places have tandems as well as 3 and even 4 seater bicycles available.

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Built in 1933, Jiji Station is one of the oldest stations in Taiwan. The outside is simple. The station was built in Taiwan red cypress. Jiji has a lot of relic and scenic spots such as Fuxin Temple and Mingshin Academy as the 3rd Level Historic Spot, Chinese style firewood burning Tianxin Kiln, green tunnel and railway museum.

Shuili, right next to Jiji, is the largest station in Jiji branch. Local Shuili Snake Kiln, popsicle in Erpinshan and Shuili Taiwanese meatball are famous. Shuili Snake Kiln is currently the oldest firewood burning kiln in traditional culture.

The art works from base earth and wood are incomparable by those from modern kilns. Guide on traditional culture is available there with display of handicrafts and pottery works. Snake Kiln tea house also provides visitors with tea. Pottery classroom let those who are interested in pottery to have a try.

Finally, in the most beautiful stop, Checheng is the final destination of Jiji Railway. It still keeps the early train driven by charcoal burning. The equipment just adds the infinite memory of the old time.

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The alley is wide and full of Grapsidae in wooden floor. A few carps swim leisurely in the pool on the corner. This is like an Italian street in old style in easiness. There is no bustling noise and hurrying atmosphere.

It is a good art street after Jingming 1st Street, Donghai Art Street and Laurel Europe in Taichung.

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The street has now 14 art work stores. In few years after opening, it has been famous among art work collectors in Taiwan who visit here. If you love folk art works, the place is worth your visit.

Paths #4 and #5 lead to Fengdongshi and Nanhai Temple. In 20 minutes on foot, you can look into Dakeng hills, Zhongxin Hill, Daoshikeng and Great Wall paths in Taichung City. Watch first glimmering of light in the morning and enjoy sunset and twilight in the clouds and mists in the mountain in the afternoon.

In the night, myriad twinkling lights in the city are like stars in the sky. Other than plants and flowers, the garden boasts different views in the morning, afternoon and night.

After the rain, the city views watched from the hills make people intoxicated.

At altitude of 1600 meters, natural scenic spots include Xiansi Platform, Shijin Cliff, Green Dragon Waterfall, Yan Nunnery, Songlong Rock, Eyes of Heaven and Earth, Zhuxi Divine Tree, Liulongtou, Xianyinpo, Xianxin Valley, Anding Bay and Forest Park like primitive forest. Manmade facilities include boat rowing area, archery area, camping area and flower center.

The flower center contains mainly plants in frigid and temperate zones such as tulips, Brassica oleraceae L. Acephala and peony.

Among the towering ancient trees, there are exquisite wooden huts, Shanlinxi Hotel and Juying Hotel for accommodation. Sleep in the greenness to feel the freshness.

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