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The Gorges of Taroko The Gorges of TarokoThe Buddhist sanctuaries on the water and the mist hanging in the air lend the area a mysterious feel. © D.R.

Taiwan enjoys an extraordinary diversity: the landscape is a succession of sudden changes from the jagged coasts of the Pacific to the snow-capped summits of the central mountains, that peak at Mount Yushan, the Jade mountain that rises up to 12 966 feet In Hsitou, the giant bamboo forest is impressive. The fluvial plains are equally a succession of paddy fields and tropical fruit orchards. From the lush valleys and the quiet lakes to the splendid beaches of the south, the natural spectacles will fascinate any visitor. The Portuguese, the first Westerners to arrive on the island in 1590, were right to christen the island "Formosa" the beautiful!

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