Travel Guide 32 July-Dec 2013 | Page 10

scenic & adventure alishan Alishan is very famous for the sunrise view and the cloud ocean. The clouds are so dense and thick that the mountaintops appear like islands on the cloud ocean. The best time to watch the cloud season is autumn and visitors can go to Ziyun Temple, Alishan Hotel, Alishan Rail Station, Zaoping Park and the first parking lot. In addition, the Alishan Forest Railway is also very famous because it is one of the three mountain rails in the world.journey to Houpu. xiuguluan river If you are an outdoor enthusiast, Taiwan has a multitude of activities that will provide an excellent workout and allow you to meet and mingle with fellow-minded travelers while experiencing the stunning natural beauty of the country. Rock climbing, hiking, paragliding, river tracing, mountain biking – the list goes on. If you’ve never tried whitewater rafting before, the Xiuguluan River in southern Hualien County on Taiwan’s east coast might well be the perfect spot for your initiation to the sport. 9 1 1