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Suggested Destinations Around Taiwan
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Lugang
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Located about 21 kilometers (13 miles) from Taichung, Lugang is one of the best preserved traditional Taiwanese towns. Descendents of the hundreds of craftsmen and artisans, hired to construct the magnificent homes and temples during Lugang's heyday (1750~1850), have turned the town into a center for arts and handicrafts. Among Lugang's many superb temples are the magnificent Matsu and Lungshan temples (both designated first-class historical sites). The Lugang Folk Arts Museum offers a superb collection of Ming and Ching dynasty artifacts.
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Tainan
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Tainan is Taiwan's oldest city and the fourth-largest urban center on the island. The city has many ancient forts, gates and temples, relics of its long history, in which the Dutch, Japanese and Chinese have all played key roles. Many date back almost 300 years. The city's large number of temples serve to maintain a rich tradition of arts, and are some of the finest examples of Taiwanese architecture. This is a city of narrow lanes, courtyards, and garden walls, as well as of cozy, chic cafes and sedate teahouses. |
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Yangmingshan
National Park
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Yangmingshan National Park is located just to the north of Taipei and is easily accessible from the city. The park has hot springs, alpine lakes, and parkland, and has well marked butterfly trails, bird-watching trails, and hiking trails. The park's Flower Festival draws large crowds who come to admire the rich display of spring blossoms.
For further information, please call Yangmingshan National Park.
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Taroko National Park
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Taroko National Park, established in 1986, is situated at the junction of three counties: Hualien, Taichung, and Nantou. It contains Taiwan's premier scenic attraction, Taroko Gorge, which offers some of the most spectacular views on the island. The Central Cross-Island Highway, Asia's most beautiful mountain road, winds its way from Taichung over the central mountains and through Taroko National Park to the island's east coast. For further information, please call Taroko National Park.
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Northeast Coast
National Scenic Area
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The coastline east of Keelung, designated as the Northeast Coast National Scenic Area, is one of the island's loveliest regions. A notable feature of this area is the magnificent sandstone promontory rising from the sea at Lungdung, one of Taiwan's best rock-climbing areas.
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Overseas Tourism Offices
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Australia
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Asia Trade Center
Tourism Bureau Dreieichstrasse 59 (3.OG)
60594 Frankfurt/Main
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Hong Kong
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Taiwan Visitors Association Ltd.
Room 904, 9F, Wing Shan Tower 173 Des Voeux Rd., Central, Hong Kong
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Japan
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Tokyo
Taiwan Visitors Association
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Osaka
Taiwan Visitors Association
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Korea
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Taiwan Visitors Association
Rm. 904, 9F., Kyungki Building, 115, Samgak-Dong, Chung-Ku, Seoul
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Singapore
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Taiwan Visitors Association
5 Shenton Way, 14-07 UIC Building Singapore 068808
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United States
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Tourism Representative, Travel Section,
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO)
San Francisco
555 Montgomery St. #505 San Francisco, CA 94111
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New York
405 Lexington Avenue, 37 Fl., New York, NY 10174
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Los Angeles
The Wilshire Colonnade Building 3731 Wilshire Blvd., #504 Los Angeles, CA 90010
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National Holidays
in 2000
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On the national holidays listed below, offices and banks are closed. Many shops will remain open for at least part of the day.
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Domestic Tourism Offices
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ROC Tourism Bureau
Head Office
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9F., 280 Jungshiau E. Rd., Sec. 4, Taipei P.O. Box 1490, Taipei, Taiwan
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Travel Information
Service Center (TISC)
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345 Jungshiau E. Rd., Sec. 4, Taipei
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TISC, Taichung Branch
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4F., 216 Minchiuan Rd., Taichung
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TISC Tainan Branch
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10F., 243 Minchiuan Rd. Sec. 1, Tainan
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TISC Kaohsiung Branch
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5F-1, 235 Jungjeng 4th Rd., Kaohsiung
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Police Services
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Aviation Police Bureau, Foreign Affairs Section
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航警局外僑組 located at CKS International Airport
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Foreign Affairs Service Center, Taipei Municipal Police Dept.)
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台北市政府警察局外事科服務中心 visa information
recorded information service only
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Foreign Affairs Police (FAP), Taipei Municipal Police Dept.
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台北市警察局外事科 for the reporting of crimes and traffic accidents involving nationals of other countries
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Consular Services
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Ministry of
Foreign Affairs
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外交部 recorded information service only
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Bureau of Consular
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外交部領事事務局 |
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Visa Office at CKS Int'l Airport, Bureau of Consular Affairs, MOFA
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外交部領事事務局中正機場辦事處
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Kaoshiung Office, Bureau of Consular Affairs, MOFA
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外交部領事事務局高雄辦事處
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Taichung Office, Bureau of Consular Affairs, MOFA
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Hualien Office, Bureau of Consular Affairs, MOFA
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外交部領事事務局花蓮辦事處
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Useful Numbers
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Emergency Numbers
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Fire: 119
Ambulance: 119
Police: 110
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Board of Foreign Trade
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China External Trade Development Council (CETRA)
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外貿協會
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CKS International Airport
Tourist Service Center
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中正國際機場旅客服務中心
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English-language
Directory Assistance
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Tourist Service Center, Kaohsiung International
Airport, Tourism Bureau
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觀光局高雄國際機場旅客服務中心
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Government
Information Office
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行政院新聞局
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Taiwan Visitors
Association
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Tourist Information
Hotline
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旅遊熱線
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