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Lukang

Lukang sits on the shores of the Taiwan Strait, beyond west of Changhua. During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), it was the most popular port of entry for waves of Chinese immigrants from the Fujian province. The Japanese then shut it down in 1895. Now, the town is a day-excursion from Taichung.

Tradition still remains strong in Lukang. Artisans can still be seen producing furniture with ancient tools and techniques. Incense is also made here and it is fascinating to watch the creation of enormous coils that hang from temple ceilings and burn for days. Fishing is the main source of income in this area.

Lungshan Temple

Lungshan Temple is reputed to be the oldest temple in Lukang, and one of the oldest in Taiwan. The Dragon Mountain Temple dates back to the 18th Century, and is located on Sanmin road. Early Chinese settlers built the temple to express their gratitude towards the Goddess of Mercy, Kuanyin, for their safe passage from the mainland. The main hall is where Kuanyin makes her stand. The architecture styles of the temple echoes a classical mainland style of a design that differs from the style, which was later developed in Taiwan.

Yu Shan

Yu Shan National Park is home to the many mountains over 3,000m high. Jade Mountain is one of their most prized possessions, standing at 3,952m (12,996 ft) in altitude. Jade Mountain is the highest peak in Asia east of the Himalayas, south of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsular and north of Borneo's Mount Kinabalu.

Visitors to Taiwan are always enticed by the picturesque sight of the Yu Shan Mountain. Every year, thousands of visitors throng the park, some even come especially to hike up the steep slopes of the alpine. Permission from the Alpine Association of Taipei is required, however, together with proper attire and equipment.

Yu Shan Park comprises the largest and most chaste national park in Taiwan, totaling 105,000 hectares. A diversity of vegetation and wildlife survive within the boundaries of the park. Taiwan's largest mammals live comfortably in this park because of the restraints on development to the park. The Formosan muntjac, serow, black bear, and macaque are among the animals that can be found in the park.

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