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.

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, 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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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

Asia Trade Center
Tourism Bureau Dreieichstrasse 59 (3.OG)
60594 Frankfurt/Main


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Tokyo
Taiwan Visitors Association


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Osaka
Taiwan Visitors Association


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Taiwan Visitors Association
Rm. 904, 9F., Kyungki Building, 115, Samgak-Dong, Chung-Ku, Seoul


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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

On the national holidays listed below, offices and banks are closed. Many shops will remain open for at least part of the day.

Domestic Tourism Offices

9F., 280 Jungshiau E. Rd., Sec. 4, Taipei P.O. Box 1490, Taipei, Taiwan

4F., 216 Minchiuan Rd., Taichung

10F., 243 Minchiuan Rd. Sec. 1, Tainan

Police Services

航警局外僑組
located at CKS International Airport

台北市警察局外事科
for the reporting of crimes and traffic accidents involving nationals of other countries

Consular Services

外交部
recorded information service only

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Fire: 119
Ambulance: 119
Police: 110

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