烏山頭水庫 WuShanTou Reservoir

30 Mar 2010

N23 11.497 E120 23.784

We arrived WuShanTou Reservoir from Siao Ruishi 小瑞士 pretty late in the afternoon. After contemplating if you should camp at 烏山頭水庫風景區 Wusantou Reservoir Camp we decided to drive around the reservoir using the plantation roads till we find a nice spot to spend a night.

  

彩虹瀑布 Caihong Waterfall

6 Sep 2006

N23 33.997 E120 56.201

Located north east from 東埔 DongPu Hot Spring area, the waterfall is a short hike away around 1.5km from the town. 

關子嶺水火同源 GuanZiLing Shui Huo

15 Mar 2010

N23 19.328 E120 29.087

九份 JiuFen

15 Jul 2009

N25 06.743 E121 50.880

When I was in Singapore, my friend Calvin who runs a camping store told me he was coming to 九份 JiuFen. He told me it is one of the most beautiful places in Taiwan, situated on a hill over looking Taipei City and the sea. When I returned back Taiwan, without returning home we headed for JiFen. 

磯崎 Jici Beach

7 Mar 2007 

3 Apr 2010

N23 42.066 E121 33.035

This is a surfer paradise beach, there is a campsite Jici Beach Recreation Area 磯崎海水浴場 located at the beach but it seems that everytime when I am there, it is not opened. The last time I was there on 3 Apr 2010 it was still not open. I had a closer look around the area and it seems to be in operation but no one is in there. Prior to posting, I just check the website, I was not able to hook up to the website.

頭社水庫 Toushe Reservoir

6 Apr 2010

N23 50.183 E120 53.951

Located just east of Sun Moon Lake, we came up to this area when we saw a camping signboard. We were surprise to find this tranquil area. The owner of the campsite briefly told us that this area was previously used for farming irrigation and now the government  had taken back some of the area and rebuild it. He also informed us that we can view firefly around the lake but we did not get the chance as it was raining for last 2 days. Around the lake, there are few Chalets but they have stop the construction due to grey water being dump into the reservoir. 

合歡山 Mt Hehuan

7 Mar 2007

N24 08.578 E121 17.066

The first time we headed up to Hehuan Shan we were in luck. It started to snow as we drove from Taroko National Park. Being a tropical lander, never did me and the kids seen snow. It was an extreme delight for all of us, the kids enjoyed so much in the snow.

南灣 South Bay

19 Oct 2009

N21 55.895 E120 44.781

Aound Hengchun Township, Pingtung County, my favourite hangout area would be at 南灣 South Bay. The water over this area are less choppy and makes a great place for water sport activities. However because  of the Nuclear Power Plant location, many locals worries about the contamination of the water. As for me there had been no reports of any accident still make a good place to enjoy. Here are some tips

Taiwan Southern Point

19 Oct 2009

N21 53.888 E120 51.481

Caoshan Moon World 草山月世界

16 Mar 2010

N22 59.087 E120 26.452

Following my GPS to the nearest place of interest, we ended up this area coming down from  308 high land (三0八高地). The downhill from 三0八高地 to Caoshan Moon World was rather steep and mostly off-road. After driving around the area we found that the whole place had been under tourist. Most of the tourist site were not taken care and most of the area are slowly turning into a farm land. This area is definitely not worth the visit.

Fort Zeelandia 安平熱蘭遮城

2 Feb 2010

N23 00.094 E120 09.652

Fort Zeelandia was build over the span of ten year from 1624 - 1634. Dutch last strong hold after 38 year of occupation on the island was later defeated by the Chinese Ming Dynasty General Zheng Cheng Gong after 9months of siege. The Dutch surrendered the fortress and left the island in 1662 after a signed agreement Treaty. The defeat was partly blame for failed reinforcement from the Java.

Houbi Marine Reserve

1 Apr 2010

N21 56.162 E120 44.782

A small stretch of Marine reserve area, great for soaking yourself or snorkeling however there is no washing point available.

後壁港漁港 Houbi Fishery Port

1 Apr 2010

N21 56.765 E120 44.654

This is one of my preferred fishery port, not only the water is blue and green but the "sashimi" is one hell of a bargain. 

Highway 26

2 Apr 2010

I was curious why there was not a coastal road from Syuhai to Daiwu instead you will need to drive around the mountain to the other side. On my GPS it did indicated a small road, previously I did attempt from Syuhai  trying the small road but it came to a dead end at a radar station. So this time I tried from the other end from Daren village.

太麻里 Taimali Beach Park

29 Jan 2010

N22 37.031 E121 00.644

巨石文化遺址 JuShi Historic Culture Center

29 Jan 2010 

N22 47.612 E121 07.088

東河橋 Donghe Bridge

28 Jan 2010

N22 58.597 E121 18.309

六口溫泉 Six Well Hot Spring

28 Jan 2010

N23 10.513 E121 01.794

港仔大沙漠 Kangzi Great Desert

1 Apr 2010

While driving from Kenting to SyuHai, I decided to take a detour to Kangzi Great Desert and have some fun with my 4WD turtle. 

西螺大橋 Xiluo Big Bridge

8 Apr 2010

A bridge spanning almost 2Km that took 15 years to complete. The project started in 1936 and completed in 1952.