Electronic Engineering 莊惠敏, 戴心宇

Life Science 胡卉欣

The Charms of Taiwan, New Zealand,Japan

     There are many countries in the world. Every country has its own special customs. In order to know every country’s customs, the best way is traveling. Now we will introduce three countries. Each has its own uniqueness.

     Taiwan is known as a “Mountain Island”. Jade Mountain, which is nearly 4000 meters in height, is the highest mountain of Northeast Asia. When you come to Taiwan, you must go to the Ali Mountain to enjoy the relaxing scene of sunrise and cloud sea. Besides, you should go to Taroko National Park, where is known for its lofty canyon landscape. People also call Taroko as Grand Canyon in Taiwan. Besides mountains, hot springs are also Taiwan’s unique feature. There’re a great variety of hot springs, including hot springs and special cold springs, mud springs and seabed hot springs. After soaking in hot springs, you can have something to eat. There are all kinds of foods in Taiwan. Taiwanese snacks are unique in the world. Stinky tofu are cheap and delicious and can be found everywhere especially in night markets. Night markets have their own traditions and characteristics in Taiwan. Besides, National Palace Museum, located in Taipei City, is home to essence of the 5000 year Chinese history. Once you come to Taiwan, you will know what the charm of Taiwan is.

     In New Zealand, you can see many natural views. New Zealand is a land located in the ocean with beautiful views and magical charm. There are bent rivers flow through the valley, and flourishing grass extend to everywhere. Its natural views not only attract travelers but also film directors. The famous movie “The Lord of the Ring” was shot in New Zealand. The film let audience be enchanted. Jet boat, a little boat with 85 kilometers per hour shows other features of New Zealand. If you want more excitement, you can find it in New Zealand.

     Japan is located in the northeast of Taiwan which consists of four main islands. Traveling in Japan, you will feel something different from others. First of all, you can take the Japan Rail tram to enjoy the feeling of fast speed and high efficiency. You can see a lot of high-tech products and some interesting inventions. If you tour around Japan at appropriate time from January to May, you can join the cherry blossoms celebration. By the way, Japan is very famous for its sushi cuisine – add vinegar in steaming rice properly, pinch its shape with hand, then put seafood on top of the rice. If you feel tired, you should try to take a hot-spring. It can let you relax very much. If you do it in winter, you can take hot spring bath,  at the same time,  appreciate snow scenes. It is so magnificent. In conclusion, no matter what your interest is, you can find all you want in Japan. 

     Now we know that Taiwan’s food is delicious, New Zealand’s view is beauty, and Japan’s traffic is convenient. But there are many other countries with special customs. Therefore, you should go by yourself, then you will know the charm of traveling.

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