Taiwan - Southern Taiwan (PDF Chapter)
Southern Taiwan is a land of timeless rituals and strong folk culture. The calendar is chock-full of some of Taiwan’s most unforgettable festivals: they burn boats to ask for peace, they let off fierce fireworks to seek protection against disease.
visit arresting temples and the engaging remnants of early sea trade in Tainan, the old capital
enjoy jazz, contemporary art and nouveau southern cuisine in Kaohsiung, the south’s most sophisticated city
swim, surf and cycle year-round at Kenting National Park
Coverage includes: Taiwan’s Southwest Coast, Kaohsiung, Foguangshan, Meinong, Maolin Recreation Area, Tainan, Houbi, Guanziling, Pingtung County, Jinshui Ying Old Trail, Donggang, Kenting National Park, Little Liuchiu Island and Sandimen.
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