Words & Photos by Jane Koh
20-23 March 2025, Yilan County, Taiwan
Taiwan, known for its bustling night markets and rich cultural heritage, offers more than just famous skyscrapers like Taipei 101 and cutting-edge semiconductor industry which constantly propels it to the world headlines. Amid its lush mountains and urban landscapes, paintball is widely embraced as a recreational and competitive sport by schools, corporations and government.
A Perfect Destination For Adventure And Paintball
Taiwan’ s natural landscape, with its mountains and forests, provides an ideal travel destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Jade Mountain( Yu Shan), Taiwan’ s tallest mountain and standing at 3,952m( 12,966ft), offers breathtaking views and snowfall in winter. I had the honour of hiking Yu Shan after securing a coveted climb permit through the balloting system in September 2024. The local government effectively balances nature conservation with public access, allowing everyone to enjoy Taiwan’ s landscapes while preserving their ecological integrity.
Sustainability At Paintball Event
Sustainability and environmental awareness are deeply ingrained in their daily lives. Formosa Paintball International Open Competition exemplifies this ecoconscious mindset through its recycling efforts at the event. Participants clean up after themselves, properly sort recyclables such as bottles, paint bags, and boxes, and general waste in clearly labelled bins, reinforcing Taiwan’ s culture of environmental responsibility.
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