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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Taiwan revisited

Chichi Train Station
Taiwan is not only known for their bustling cities of lights and sounds, of technology and innovation, but Taiwan is also known for their rural tourism attraction that draws both local and foreign tourists which helps boost Taiwan as one of the best tourism destinations in the world. Central Taiwan is one of the country’s best places to visit around the island nation of 23 million people of diverse culture and ethnic groups.
Visiting Central Taiwan is a must especially Chichi, Nantou which offer visitors one of a kind touring experience. This rustic place is a historic landmark that dates back in the Japanese era where they built the now popular Chichi or Jiji train Station. The train station is a picturesque landmark of attraction and self expression of poetic thoughts and narrative ideas.
Tourists can sit, relax or even nap in the train station’s comfortable sitting area while waiting for the train to arrive. One can chill by having a drink or two of the train station’s free cold water. Foods and drinks are also being offered in stores nearby. The locals are friendly and simply the best to have a conversation with.
The railway itself is a great experience to see, for it is fun for any tourists to take memorable pictures. The railroad tracks’ design commands serene beauty because it passes through tunnels, greenery, attractive houses, farmlands and clean river in the Ershui locality. The train, likewise, offers good and safe ride from and to the place of destination.
Tourists can also visit the cable bridge connecting Chichi and Shuili. The imposing bridge is only few meters away from the Chichi train station. A safe walk going to the bridge from the station is a wise decision. The cable bridge exudes elegance and beautiful structural design which is perfect for picture taking and for relaxing while viewing the vast expanse of the structure and the river that flow underneath.
Night market is also an added attraction in Chichi district where visitors are treated to a night of festive activities. Vendors in their “vehicle stores” line –up the long strip of road catering to various customers. Different items are being sold in the night market, like clothes, shoes, gadgets and other products that draw interest from buyers especially tourists. Night market is not complete without the usual food stalls serving delectable Taiwanese foods. A hot serving of various dishes really is an experience to die for. Gastronomic will experience Taiwanese dishes at its best and think of coming back for more.
Aside from Chichi train station, Taiwan offers various tourist attractions in different locations encompassing the whole island nation. Visitors can have their shopping in cities like Taichung, Taipei, Hsinchu, Kaohsiung, Tainan, the oldest city of Taiwan and other shopping district. Tourists can feel the charm of Taiwan’s rustic beauty by visiting Taitung, Hualien, Pingtung and yes Chichi, Nantou and other popular rural areas gifted with natural beauty and mystique.
Taiwan for sure is worth visiting not only for the frequent travelers but for all people eager to discover the island nation that pride itself for having ethnic and cultural diversity long established before Taiwan became an economic tiger of Asia and the rest of the world.

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