Referred to as Taiwan. It is located in the southeastern sea of ??my country, facing Fujian Province across the Taiwan Strait to the west. To the east is the Pacific Ocean. The provincial capital is Taipei. Taiwan has been part of China's territory since ancient times. Taiwan's population as of December 2005 was 22.77 million. Among the ethnic minorities are the Gaoshan people. Taiwan consists of the main island of Taiwan, surrounding islands and the Penghu Islands. It has a total of 88 islands, large and small, and is known as a multi-island province. Taiwan is a beautiful and rich treasure island of the motherland. The natural conditions are superior, with fishing and salt benefits. Mineral reserves such as sulfur, oil, and gold are extremely abundant. Forestry resources are abundant. It is rich in camphor wood, mahogany, Taiwan fir, etc. Agriculture is rich in rice, tea, fruits, etc. Industries include textiles, electronics, sugar, chemistry, electricity, etc. Most of them are concentrated in the western plains, with Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung as the centers, basically forming an arc-shaped industrial belt. Taiwan has many scenic spots, the famous ones include Sun Moon Lake, Alishan, Beigang Mazu Temple, Banping Mountain, Zheng Chenggong Temple, Yangmingshan Park, Taipei "National Palace Museum", etc.
Geographical Overview
Taiwan is located in the southeastern waters of my country. It faces the Pacific Ocean to the east, faces Fujian across the Taiwan Strait to the west, borders the Philippine Islands to the south by the Bashi Strait, and faces the East China Sea to the north. The total area is 36,000 square kilometers. Taiwan is the largest island in my country. The main island of Taiwan is long from north to south and narrow from east to west. It is 394 kilometers long from north to south and 144 kilometers wide from east to west. It is spindle-shaped. The rivers include Zhuoshui Creek, Dajia Creek, Zengwen Creek, etc. The Central Mountains, Snow Mountains, Yushan Mountains, Ali Mountains and Coastal Mountains (also known as the Taitung Mountains) are like five giant dragons winding up and down from the northeast to the southwest lying parallel on the island of Taiwan. They are collectively called the Taiwan Mountains. The main peak of Yushan is 3952 meters above sea level. It is the highest point in Taiwan and eastern China. Taiwan's mountainous areas are prone to volcanoes, hot springs and earthquakes. The Taiwan Plain accounts for about 1/3 of the island's area, mostly along the western coast.
Climate Characteristics
Taiwan has a transitional climate between tropical and subtropical climates. The average annual temperature is about 20~25℃, and the average annual precipitation on the island can reach more than 2,400 mm. The seasonal distribution of rainfall is different in the northeast and southwest. Taiwan's mountainous areas are cold and rainy. In winter, there is often snow on high slopes above 2,500 meters. The Snowy Mountains in the north and the northern section of the Central Mountains. Yushan Mountain in the middle and its nearby peaks. Both are famous for their deep winter snow.
Natural resources
Taiwan is rich in mineral resources, with more than 200 types. Sulfur, gold, copper, natural gas and coal are Taiwan's main minerals. In addition, limestone, marble and other reserves are also relatively high. Taiwan has a wide variety of biological resources, and its forest area accounts for more than half of the island's area. It is known as the Green Treasure Island. There are many endangered species in the world, such as Taiwanese fir, hemlock, Taiwanese macaque, etc.
Transportation
Taiwan's railways, highways, shipping, aviation and other transportation are very smooth. Railways are the backbone of Taiwan's transportation network. The Ring Road has become the main land transportation artery that runs from north to south in Taiwan. Mountain transportation in Taiwan is mainly based on the Ring Road and the East-West Trans-Island Highway. Taiwan’s shipping is more convenient. Most ports are concentrated on the main island of Taiwan. There are Keelung, Kaohsiung, Hualien Port, etc. Air transportation is relatively developed and can lead to the United States, Japan, Southeast Asia and other countries and regions.
Economic Overview
1980s. Taiwan has become one of the Four Asian Tigers. Taiwan is an island-type economic zone, and its main industrial products include chemical fiber, sugar refining, electronics, and semi-finished product processing. Taiwan's economy is highly dependent on the United States and Japan.
Cultural Customs
A major feature of Taiwanese folk customs is the prevalence of religious beliefs, so Taiwan is known as an island of many gods, where churches and temples are spread all over the place and there are many believers. The gods believed in by the local people include Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. There are more than 200 kinds of main gods worshiped, mainly including Guanyin, Mazu, Tutuye, Sakyamuni, Guan Gong, Emperor Baosheng, etc. Among them, Mazu is the most popular. Taken together, the Gaoshan people’s original beliefs, popular beliefs, and various formal religious beliefs are the main content of Taiwan’s religious beliefs.
Provincial capital: Taipei
Taipei City is located in northern Taiwan, surrounded by Taipei County, with an area of ??27,212 square kilometers. It is the largest city in Taiwan and the political and economic center of Taiwan. , cultural and transportation center. It governs 12 districts. In the first year of Guangxu (1875), Taipei Prefecture was opened. The name of Taipei originated from this. Taipei is located in the eastern part of the Taipei Basin, with the Datun Volcanic Area to the north. The east and south are surrounded by low mountains and hills, and the freshwater river runs through the western part of the city. Taipei has a subtropical monsoon climate.
In addition to rice cultivation, Taipei City's agriculture mainly focuses on vegetables, fruits, flowers, etc. The development of the city began with the development of Mengquang Port. The industry is mainly based on motor and electrical appliance manufacturing. The railway crosses Taipei City and has four stations: Nangang, Songshan, Taipei, and Wanhua. It also has a branch line running northwest through Guandu to Tamsui Town. There is a highway crossing.
Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan
Sun Moon Lake is the largest natural lake in Taiwan. It is located in the upper source of Shuili River, a branch of Zhuoshui River in Nantou County in the central part of Taiwan's main island. The original altitude of the water surface is about 727 meters, covering an area of ??7.7 square kilometers. There is a small island in the lake named Zhuzi Mountain, which divides the whole lake into two. The outline of the lake surface slightly resembles the sun and moon, hence its name. There are Gaoshan residents living around the lake. The annual precipitation in the Sun Moon Lake area exceeds 2,400 mm, and the annual average temperature is 19°C. The average temperature in July is about 24°C, and in January it is about 14°C. Due to the beautiful natural scenery around the lake and the suitable climate conditions, tourism construction has developed rapidly. There are Hanbi Tower, Wenwu Temple, Peacock Garden, Xuanguang Temple, Xuanzang Temple, etc., which are Taiwan's tourist and summer resorts.
Alishan
Alishan is a major mountain range on the west peak of Yushan Mountain. The main peak is 2676 meters above sea level. The sea of ??clouds, forest and sunrise in Alishan are known as the three wonders here. The forest area of ??Alishan reaches more than 30,000 hectares. Under the influence of different climates, more than a dozen species of tropical, temperate and cold zone trees are distributed vertically from the foot of the mountain to the mountain. What is produced here is the rare high-grade construction timber in the world, such as hemlock, Taiwanese fir, hinoki cypress, red cypress and Xiaoji pine, which are called Alishan specialty five woods. In the forest of Alishan, there is a red cypress tree known as the sacred tree and a red cypress tree known as the three-generation tree.
Tainan Chikan Building
Chikan Building is located on Minzu Road, Central District, Tainan City. It is a magnificent Chinese-style building. Chikan Tower is a historical witness of the Taiwanese people's resistance to aggression. It is a sea castle built by local people in Chikan when the Dutch occupied Taiwan. In 1661, when Zheng Chenggong regained Taiwan, he commanded his troops to defeat the Dutch invading army here. Historically, the Chihkan Tower was destroyed by earthquakes and rebuilt in the Qing Dynasty. Today's Chihkan Tower has a circumference of 45 feet 3 feet and a height of 3 feet 6 feet. It is divided into three floors. Precious historical materials are displayed in the building. Under the city tower, there are nine huge stone tablets, which were awarded by Qianlong. In the center of the square in front of the building, there is a group of sculptures of Zheng Chenggong accepting the letter of surrender from the Dutch army.
Taiwan’s National Palace Museum
Taiwan’s National Palace Museum was built in 1955, covering an area of ??2.12 million square meters. The architectural composition is like a concave character, and it is a Zhongkuang palace-style building with a height of 4 floors. White walls and green tiles. The museum building in the middle is the main building of the museum. In the square in front of the courtyard stands a magnificent archway composed of six stone pillars. The items collected in the courtyard include bronzes from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, calligraphy from the Jin and Tang dynasties, famous paintings from the Tang and Song dynasties, porcelain and rare books from the Song and Yuan dynasties, archives and sculptures from the Qing Dynasty, jades, lacquerware, etc. Great variety.
Confucius Temple
Tainan Confucius Temple is the earliest Confucian temple established in Taiwan. The early days of Zheng Chenggong's return to Taiwan. Because of the ruthless military affairs. There is no time to take into account cultural and educational construction. Until the fourth year of Emperor Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1665), Chen Yonghua, one of Zheng Chenggong's former subordinates, assisted the government. Seeing that various measures in Taiwan were gradually in place, in order to promote cultural and educational undertakings, he petitioned Zheng Jing, who was in power at the time, to build the Temple of the Forefathers. After two petitions, Zheng Jing was finally moved and decided to adopt Chen Yonghua's suggestion. It laid the foundation for the development of Confucianism in this province. In the 23rd year of the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty (1684), the imperial court established Taiwan Fu School here. Since then, in the more than 200 years since Taiwan was conquered, the Tainan Confucius Temple has undergone more than 30 constructions. Until the founding of the province in the late Qing Dynasty, Taiwan Fuxue has always been the highest institution of learning in the minds of Taiwanese scholars, with an unparalleled cultural and educational status. Therefore, it won the reputation of being the first school in Taiwan.
Yangmingshan
Yangmingshan is located due north of Taipei City, east of Shamao Mountain and south of Qixing Mountain. It is 443 meters above sea level. It is famous for its natural valleys, hot springs, Famous for waterfalls and forest parks. Yangmingshan was originally named Caoshan. After the liberation, it was renamed to commemorate Mr. Yangming, the Confucian king of the Ming Dynasty.
Beigang Mazu Temple
Beigang Mazu Temple is located in Beigang, Yunlin County. It is the most popular Mazu temple in Taiwan and a holy place for Mazu believers in Taiwan. The main hall of the temple houses the statue of Mazu, with Yulin Palace in the front, Shuanggong Temple in the back, Jukui Pavilion on the left, Lingxiao Hall on the right, Wenchang Temple in the west of the temple, and Sanjie Temple in the east. It is one of the more than 300 Mazu temples in Taiwan. The largest of the temples. Taiwanese people believe deeply in Mazu. She is not only the patron saint of navigation, but also a symbol of good harvests and protection for the common people. Every year from January to March of the lunar calendar, there is an endless stream of incense-promoting groups from all over the country.
Around Mazu’s birthday on March 23rd of the lunar calendar, there are even more pilgrims.