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Home＞ Guest Space＞ Recommended Itineraries |
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| 1. Day Tour of Ilan’s Mountains, Oceans and Culture (Taipei
to Ilan) |
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| Temple of the Heavenly Emperor (Tiangong Temple,
Dali) → Beiguan Park → Wufengqi Waterfall → Taiwan Theater Museum (Ilan) |
 First
stop: Temple of the Heavenly Emperor - Tiangong Temple at Dali |
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Standing by the side of the coastal
expressway,
this temple, originally known as the
Qingyun Temple is located in a
fishing village in the Dali
area and is dedicated
to the Jade Emperor (Emperor
of the Heaven) from Zhangzhou.
This temple was built in 1836 to
meet the spiritual needs of the
local settlers. It was merely a
simple shed until 1904, when it
was rebuilt and turned into a majestic
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temple. The Tiangong Temple is now 195 years old.
s and this drop forms the spectacular geographic features called the
Single-sided Hills (where hills protrude single-sided at an angle almost
vertical to the sea level) and the Tofu Rocks (which are a series of neatly
lined squares that look like a board of Tofu). The Tiangong Temple sits right
at the shore and looks out on the raging waters of the Pacific Ocean. The Sun,
accompanied by rosy clouds, rises from Guishan Island and many visitors choose
this spot over the popular Fulong Beach to hunt for uncontaminated shells.
Camping facilities are available in the nearby hills and the Caoling Historical
Trail can be accessed from the path behind the temple.
Dali’s Tiangong Temple leans against the green hills of the Caoling Mountains
and looks out to the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. This beautiful temple
has an annual festival on the 9th day of the first lunar month, which never
fails to attract flocks of loyal worshipers. ‘The Tides of Dali’ were once
voted as one of the Eight Wonders of Ilan County’s Lanyang Plain. Looking out
to Guishan Island, on good days, the blue sky splashes into a perfect wash and
overflows into the blue ocean, and when the rain falls, the hill tops, the
towers of lonely temples, village roofs and the proudly standing pines are
drenched in a mysterious mist. Especially, when the seasonal north-easterly
wind hovers over the shore, the raging tides and thumping roars of the ocean
engulf the area in a majestic symphony of nature.
TEL：886-3-978-1075
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Second
stop: Beiguan Park |
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Also known as Orchid City, Beiguan Park
is a seashore park located in the vicinity of Toucheng Township. Beiguan (North
Gate) was originally a city gate build in the Qing Dynasty to guard against
pirates. The South Gate at the corresponding side of the town completed the
defense system of this city. Two old canons, possibly built in the Jiaqing
Period of the Qing Dynasty, are displayed in this park. This park features
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spectacular geological formations such as
the Single-Sided Hills, Tofu Rocks and the Little Capes. Stairs, trails, and
pergolas interweave the majestic rocks and cliffs. Looking out, you will sea
Guishan Island and the Lanyang Plains. Looking down, you will be amazed by the
dynamism of the pounding waves. These are the renowned Beiguan Waves – another
one of the Eight Wonders of Ilan County's Lanyang Plain.
The Pergola is the best spot to view the beauty of Guishan Island, Wai-ao, and
Beiguan. From here, the serenity of the lone island and the majesty of the
oceans spread out completely before you. During high tides and at sunrise, the
roaring waves rush into the capes and clash against the unwavering rocks. Two
old canons, with 160 years of history, stand faithfully facing the sea to add a
touch of nostalgia to the charismatic country of Ilan.
TEL：886-3-978-0727 ~8
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Third
stop: Wufengqi Waterfall |
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The Wufengqi (Five Peak Flag) Waterfall
is characterized by a lineup of five hills which spread into a dimension that
looks like a flag. The famous waterfall is located at the the front of the
steep hills. Located in Jiaoxi Township, the waterfall drops from the sky in
three layers and is approximately 100 meters tall. The uppermost layer falls
from gorges and splashes down into a 50-meter-high water veil. The second
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layer pierces out from the hill walls and gushes out into a drop
of 20 meters. The third layer flows into a 20-meter-highwater curtain and
merges into the small pond underneath. A water playground is located at the
entrance of the park to provide families with a place to play in the water. At
the top of the park stands a panoramic structure – the Villa of the Holy
Mother. The serenity of this place and the absolutely gorgeous scenes along the
trails attract flocks of admirers tothis place. This area has another special,
secluded area. By taking the trail along the small Land God Temple and hiking
for about an hour, you can reach the source of the Wufengqi Waterfall. Here,
scattered ponds are veiled in the mist of the valley – mountain lovers call
this secluded valley the ‘Shangri-La of Wufeng Mountains’. There is a small
camping ground by the side of the ponds and the water here is clear and sweet.
This water is a favorite souvenir of hikers for this water is renowned as being
the best water for brewing tea.
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Fourth
stop: Taiwan Theater Museum (Ilan) |
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The Taiwan Theater Museum, located inside
of the Ilan County Culture Center, is the first public museum of theatrical
arts in Taiwan as well as the first museum in Ilan.
A decade in planning, the Taiwan Theater Museum, though small in scale, is now
a full-fledged museum complete with a
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service/souvenir area, three exhibition halls, a video room, an audiovisual
library, a research room and an administration/collection area. It is now fully
capable of hosting exhibitions, shows, seminars and studies, displaying
collections and carrying out independent publishing. The Museum has a rich
collection of Taiwanese folk theater and music. The Taiwan Theater Museum is
definitely worth a visit for those interested in theatre.
TEL:886-3-9322440 EX 400 – 407
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| Copyright reserved by National Center for
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| Address: No. 201, Wubin Road section 2, Wujie township, Yi-Lan county 268 |
E-mail:
service@ncfta.gov.tw ／ TEL: +886-3-970-5815／ FAX: +886-3-960-5237
／Facsimile: +886-3-950-1177
Opening Times：Everyday 9:00-18:00 (Last admission
17:00) Updated : 2010-09-03
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