About 33 km from Taitung, Green Island (also called Ludao) is one of the best places for snorkeling and diving. This island was once used to exile political prisonners during martial law period (1949-1987). This hidden paradise has a lot to offer to travelers and is one of my favorite place to go on a vacation. Because there are lots of activities to do, I suggest you take at least 3 days to explore Green Island.
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Taroko National Park (太魯閣國家公園)
Taroko National Park is one of Taiwan’s most famous attraction for good reason. Named Taiwan’s Grand Canyon, this spectacular region in the central-east of Taiwan is a national treasure.
Taroko Gorge was carved by the Liwu River and the park is so big, it is part of three different counties: Taichung County, Nantou County and Hualien County. Covering 1200 square km and having peaks rising to 3000m above sea level, this place is pretty impressive and a must-see place to visit.
This is the perfect spot to visit for travelers as it has magnificent views of mountains, temples, waterfalls and great hikes.
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