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HOW TO GET THERE
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INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT |
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The CKS
International Airport - (take the buses of Guo-Guang Motor
Transit Co., Taoyuan Motor Transit Co.) - Chung-Li City -
(take the trains of Taiwan Railway) - Yunlin County |
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The CKS
International Airport - (take the U-Bus to Chung-Li Transit
Station) - Yunlin County |
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KAOHSIUNG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT |
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Kaohsiung
Xiao-Gang Airport - (take the buses of the transportation
route of the airport, Bus 301, Guo-Guang Motor Transit Co.,
Kaohsiung Motor Transit Co., Chung-Nan Motor Transit Co.) -
Kaohsiung City - (take the train of Taiwan Railway, the buse
of Guo-Guang Motor Transit Co.) - Yunlin County |
Located at the central-south part along the western coast of Taiwan,
Yunlin County stands at the north tip of Chianan plain, bordering
Nantou County in the east, Changhua County in north with Choshiu
River as watershed, Chiayi Countyin the south with Peikang River as
watershed. The County has a total land area of 1,290.8351 square
kilometers and a population of about 750,000. Major rivers, such as
Choshiu River, Chingshiu River, Peikang River and Huwei River run
from east to west into the Taiwan Straits. Under the jurisdiction of
the County Government are one city, five urban townships and 14
rural townships. Except for Touliu City, Kuken and Linnei rural
townships cover some mountains; the rest of them are plains.
AMUSEMENT PARK
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Chien Hu Shan World
Historical Background
: Chien Hu Shan World is over 60 hectares in area and is the
first private-run amusement park. It has invited international
experts to design and plan an amusement park with the functions of
recreation, entertainment, culture and science. Ever since its
establishment, Chien Hu Shan World has attracted large numbers of
visitors and has won many awards every year. Yearly visits reach 2.2
million and the highest number of daily visits is over 500,000, with
the highest 8000 visits per hour.
Cultural Highlights : Chien Hu Shan World has three sections:
culture, recreation and square. In the culture section, there is an
international conference center, a museum, the Rainbow Ke Chang and
a park. The recreation and square sections have amusement facilities
and 5 theaters. There are also live performances in the park.
GENERAL
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Tsaoling
Historical Background : Chao Ling is
situated in the mountainous district in the eastern side of Ko Kun
Village, Yun Lin County. Surrounded by overlapping mountains, its
shape is somewhat like a basin with rivers and streams zigzagging in
between, creating a picturesque landscape of natural beauty. In the
1941 earthquake, the Chue Miu mountain located at the north-western
side of Pun Chong in Chao Ling was halved, creating various special
landscapes, rocks, streams and valleys. Take the Hanging Cliff as an
example, visitors have to use ropes and helmets to climb up or
descend this 150 meters high, 70 meter wide cliff with a 40 degrees
angle. Both the Chun Chiu Cliff and the Duen Wen Gorge are the
products of the said natural upheaval. The former is like the blade
of a chopper knife. From the top, the Cliff is virtually vertical
for nearly 1 kilometer before reaching a horizontal landing. The
latter, i.e. Duen Wen Gorge, is a passage way of 30 meters wide and
40 meters deep surrounded by hanging cliffs two hundred meters below
the Chun Chiu Valley At end of the northern cliff, there are
altogether three waterfalls all the way from the top to the bottom
of the valley. In addition, the Peng Lai Waterfall is the main water
source of Chao Ling whilst the Flog Rock and the Bee Hive Rock are
the special features as a result of water erosion. As for The Lien
Chu Ponds, it was originally a large plate of rock of two hectare in
area, but due to lengthy erosion by the rain water, its surface is
now occupied by a pile of little ponds like pearls being threaded
together.
Cultural Highlights : In terms of agricultural produce, Chao
Ling is famous for its dried bamboo shoots. Next comes various kinds
of bamboos and pine wood timber. In addition, Chao Ling's sweet
potato is well known island-wide. Ku Cha Oil, a kind of Chinese
medicine for curing stomach-ache and good for females after giving
birth to babies is also the specialty of Chao Ling. Despite being in
the mountain district, fresh water eels, mud-eels and field snails
can be found in the step paddy fields. The fresh water fishes and
shrimps in the streams provide delicious dishes for mountaineers and
tourist. Descriptions of Chao Ling's ten famous scenery spots are as
follows:
HERITAGE / TEMPLE
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The Shautien Temple
The Shautien Temple in Peikang was built in
1694 and is more than 290 years old. It used to be called Tienfe
Temple or Tienho Temple. In order to commemorate Masu Temple (Shautien
Building) in Meichou of China, it was thus re-named as Shautien
Temple. Because of the wide-spread reputation, Shautien Temple has
become the head temple for more than 300 Taiwan temples worshipping
Masu (the Goddess).The temple is grand and beautiful and is listed
as 2nd degree historical site. The temple is for worship of
Tienshung Shengmu, Guanshih Ing Budda and spirits like Chienliyen
(the spirit who can see very far) and Shunfung Er (the Spirit who
can hear very far). The poles and beams and wood carving are
accomplished by famous artists. The four stone dragon sculptures
forming the four poles outside the temple are majestic and lively.
There is a traditional well in the shape of ? and in the form of
arch web. The excellent craftsmanship is shown everywhere, from the
facial expression of figures on windows to the grand dragon poles.
It is indeed a classic combination of religion and arts. Many people
come to Shautien Temple in Peikang for worshiping all year round.
The two greatest worship festivals are on January 15th (the Lamp
Festival) and March 23rd (the birthday of Masu) of lunar year.
Decorative lamp competition is held on the Lamp Festival. On the
birthday of Masu, many religious people and affiliated temples head
toward Peikang for celebration. The scale of the activity is grand
and there is parade in Peikang. The place is filled with sound of
traditional Chinese instruments playing and many people. The parade
is the highlight of celebration activities for Masu. At the time,
the whole PeiKang is submerged in the religious atmosphere.
BEACHES / ISLANDS
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San Tiao Lwun Beach
Historical Background : San Tiao Tun
Bathe Piazza is the only bathe piazza in the middle part of Taiwan.
It is also the famous bathe piazza in eh Yunlin zone. It locates in
the hamlet of pristine in Szehu, Nan Lun Village. The water quality
of San Tiao Tun Bathe Piazza is clear, and the beach is straight. It
belongs to the bay style beach, which means it's safer. Because the
sand and the corrosive by the sea attacked the surroundings for a
long time, it formed the seaway sandbank in the outer sea and the
inner part is the unique hill. The inland of San Tiao Tun Bathe
Piazza is a thick shade cover celestial break wind. It is warm in
winter and cool in summer, which is the best place for camping and
barbequing. The oyster nearby showed the frame out of the sea when
it's ebb time. It forms a special view in the shallow bay. Nonce
there are no windiness sails, but many kinds of sea amusement
activities are provided for the visitors to play. ,
Cultural Highlights : There is a big huge oyster field at the
end of San Tiao Tun Bathe Piazza. When it is ebb time, the frame of
the oyster will be seen. Visitors can visit the lives of the oysters
and watching the people picking the oysters. Near the San Tiao Tun
Bathe Piazza, there are famous Pao Ching Temple and Hai Ching
Parkfor visitors to visit. Besides, the greatest characteristic of
San Tiao Tun Bathe Piazza is the thick shade cover celestial break
wind along the coast. At night, camping nearby and watching stars
and moon light reflecting on the sea, and enjoy the breeze wind blow
to you with the sound in the woods. This is a great different than
the hot day.
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