Today marks "Shuangjiang," one of the 24 solar terms, signifying the weather turning colder and dew forming frost. During this season, the silver grass in the mountainous town of Ruifang gradually blooms, covering the hillsides and creating an ethereal landscape! After descending the mountain, I headed towards the Gold Museum to continue exploring the mining sites and landscapes of Ruifang.
Located on the Chianan Plain, Guantian in Tainan has a hot and humid climate that is ideal for growing water caltrops, rice, sugarcane, and mangoes. Guantian has the largest area and highest production of water caltrops in the country, earning it the title "The Land of Water Caltrops."
Autumn is coming! Every year from October to November, it's the season when the miscanthus blooms. Whether in the mountains or by the river, you can admire the miscanthus swaying like silver waves. Houlong Cape of Good Hope , located at the highest point of the hills, is an excellent spot to appreciate the miscanthus. Besides the miscanthus, Houlong's unique Hakka characteristics continue to surprise me!
In addition to the "Three Treasures of Gangshan"—mutton, honey, and soybean paste—the dedicated efforts of a group promoting local culture and history have revealed the region's rich historical landscape to us. This time, we explored Gangshan Old Street, capturing its essence, and also climbed to the top of the Siaogangshan Skywalk. From this vantage point, we could see the entire Kaohsiung.
When people visit Nantou, their first stop is often Yuchih Township, a place blessed with scenic lakes, mountains, and rich culture. Whether by bus or driving along the highway, the journey through the misty Sun Moon Lake and the rolling hills is a visual delight. The shimmering waters and the lush mountains create a mesmerizing landscape.
As the train slowly leaves Pingtung and arrives at Dawu in Taitung, the scenery outside the window becomes more magnificent. The seamless blend of Taitung's blue sky and the sparkling white waves sweeps away my gloom, leaving a bright and tranquil feeling. There's no denying that Taitung Blue has a magical, healing power!
Puyan, primarily an agricultural area, is known as the "Hometown of Vegetables" and also called the "Hometown of Glutinous Rice" due to its large production of glutinous rice. The picturesque countryside here can be seen in many rural areas of Taiwan; however, the temples nestled in the fields give Puyan a unique cultural landscape.
Located in Yuli, within the East Rift Valley, the area is surrounded by the Central Mountain Range and the Coastal Range, with the Xiuguluan River flowing through it. Its beautiful landscapes attract countless tourists.
Located in Nanzhou, Pingtung, formerly known as "Xizhou," the town was named after the "Xizhou River" flowing through it. Since there were many places in Taiwan named "Xizhou," to prevent confusion, it was renamed "Nanzhou" in 1956.
Home to the largest Guanyin Industrial Park in northern Taiwan, an important rice granary in Taoyuan, and a major lotus production area, this region also boasts a century-old lighthouse and the famous green tunnel scenic spot. Guanyin District excels in culture, tourism, industry, and agriculture.