Exploring Taiwan

Even though you really don't get a lot of time to do anything or travel very far... you still have to try to get out and take in some of the sights. Here are some places that will only take a day or two to explore!

Ye Liu - some weird shaped rocks next to the ocean
Location: Somewhere close to Jiu Fen
Travel Time: about an hour by bus
Its about 80NT one way and to get in to the actual place with the rocks is 50NT (student price). The place is known for its dried seafood products and has some GREAT snacks to buy.



Yi Lan - waterfalls
Location: NE side of Taiwan
Travel Time: 2 hours by car
You have to drive through some mountain roads to get to Yi Lan but on the way there's a rest stop thats famous for its ca ye dan (eggs boiled in tea leaves and spices). In Yi Lan you can see a ton of beautiful waterfalls and have their special "sao bing" thats round and flat. The views are beautiful and the prices are always cheap... its taiwan!



Hua Lian - famous for its mua ji (taiwanese) and hot springs
Location: East side of Taiwan
Travel Time: 3-4 hours by train
This place is all country side with tons of hot springs and things to do. They have a large zoo-type of place with all sorts of birds and animals. The zoo is surrounded by a ton of gardens, statues and lakes. You can rent a bike or a golf cart to get around and view everything. You'll also feel like you're in all countries since they have a miniature statue of liberty and even the arc de'triumph. In the end you can stop by the Ah Mei Mua Ji place and get fresh/famous mua ji. You can even buy some Hua Lian wines made by their tribes--they're amazing.

Hua Lian is also home to their sea world type amusement park. They have small rides, a ton of shows, and amazing views of the ocean wherever you look!