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not be surprised to discover that everything in the east is different
from the west and north. An example would be the sunrise, which occurs
at around 5 a.m., shedding light over the eastern region, while the west
side still slumbers in darkness. The eastern coast is situated on the
Pacific side of the Central Range, and is incomparable in its profile
of land, sea, and sky. East Taiwan maintains its reputation as the island's
cultural region where the flavor of human feelings retains its natural
taste.
Population of the
eastern coast enjoys a different kind of lifestyle from those in the other
areas of the island. The people here are early-risers and early-sleepers
and have dark skin due to exposure to the strong sun. The locals are rather
stalwart than the gentler regions of Taiwan. The agriculture and fish
industries are the main economic pillars in the east.
Weather is also different
in the east coast. Unpredictable and harsh, the seas can get rough, hot
springs are hotter, and the mountains are greater.
 Journey
through the east begins first in Suao, Taiwan's fifth international harbor.
It is located south along the coast of Toucheng, and is linked with Taipei
via Highway 9. Getting there by train is also convenient as the railway
links Taipei to Hualien.
Suao is a well-organized
seaport that has facility grounds occupying the northern part of the harbor
town. However, most of the local trading is concentrated two kilometers
south, in the old-fashioned coastal enclave called Southside Suao. Some
of the island's interesting fishermen's wharf is found here in Suao. Antique
fishing boats, shouting fishmongers, and the blend of dead marine life
sets the typical scene of the wharf. Good seafood can be found here in
the restaurants along the wharf's main street.
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