Taiwan
Taiwan boasts rich natural resources. Geologically, Taiwan is situated between the Eurasian Continent and the Pacific Ocean. For tens of millions of years, the constant movements of tectonic plates have given Taiwan a hugely varied terrain. Thanks to this topography, Taiwan supports an enormous variety of flora and fauna. In order to conserve such rich natural resources, six national parks have been established. Each of them has magnificent scenery, unique wildlife and local cultures rarely seen elsewhere in the world.
High mountains, softly rising hills, open plains, lush river basins, offshore islands, rift valleys and marble canyons, rocky and sandy coastlines, and undersea coral reefs are only some features of Taiwan's geological variety. Taiwan has over 293 mountains some more than 3,000 metres high. Mountain ranges sprawl across the island and make up 65% of the terrain, a concentration of mountainous areas which is rarely seen in other parts of the world. Mount Jade (Yushan) is the highest peak in Northwest Asia. For all mountain lovers Taiwan is definitely worth a visit!
Located on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire' seismic zone, Taiwan is also famous for a wide range of volcanic springs, from both hot and cold to mud and saltwater. From ancient times people have known about the rejuvenating and therapeutic properties of volcanic spring water and there is still a vibrant hot spring culture in Taiwan. To relax after a hard day, nothing beats a good long soak in a volcanic hot spring set in a peaceful forest.
There are six national parks and they all boast wonderful world-class scenery and unique ecologies.
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