Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Taiwanese style tour - Jiji Township, Nantou County: Railway Impressions and Cycling Excursions

Jiji Township, Nantou County: Railway Impressions and Cycling Excursions



Jiji Township, Nantou County: Railway Impressions and Cycling ExcursionsFew things can lighten the spirits like a leisurely bicycle ride along the sun-splashed Jiji Green Tunnel. The railway and beautiful farmland accompany you along the way; and the ever-changing tapestry of Jiji Township's scenic charms unfold as you pedal along, showing one why this area is one of Taiwan's premier visitor destinations.For those weary of the noise and stress of the city, Jiji offers a small-town escape into a world where life slows down and the soothing influence of nature is everywhere present.Jiji's allures are multidimensional, from its historic railway station to natural landscape, cuisine to local specialty items. All of these elements form together to create a place of natural richness and cultural depth and place Jiji Township in a unique position on Taiwan's tourism map. Board a train or set out on a bike, however you explore, Jiji is sure to win your heart.



Part 1 Photos 【Train to Yesteryear】<br /><br /><br/>The nostalgic old train and historic stations on the Jiji Branch Line invite you to take a rail journey to an earlier time.Part 2 Photos 【Around-town Bicycle Route】<br /><br /><br/>A leisurely ride along this 20.8-km Jiji route is an excellent choice any time of the year.Part 3 Photos 【Green Tunnel】<br /><br /><br/>The 4.5-km Jiji Green Tunnel is a sun-speckled route lined with a thousand hundred-year-old camphor trees. The trees form a beautiful green canopy to shade away the summer heat and set a perfect scenic note.Part 4 Photos 【Endemic Species Research Institute】<br /><br /><br/>ERSI is home to one the largest collections of endemic species in Taiwan, offering ample opportunity to learn about the island's natural world. A small station serving the institute was recently added on the Jiji BranPart 5 Photos 【Jiji Mountain】<br /><br /><br/>The challenging bicycle ride up to the peak of Jiji Mountain is rewarded with a view of the cloud-nestled Yushan (Jade Mountain), Hehuan Mountain, Sun Moon Lake, Jiujiu Peak, and Bagua Mountain.Part 6 Photos 【Tenshing Kiln and Jiji 921 Culture Wall】</p><br /><br/><p>Located off the Jiji Green Tunnel, this winding, snake-like kiln was spared by the 921 Earthquake. The main wall of kiln is inscribed with a lighthearted poem reading, Part 7 Photos 【Peace Garden Cosmos Blooms】<br /><br /><br/>Cosmos flowers and brilliant red roses form a sea of color at the Jiji Peace Garden. In addition to the flowers, sweet dragon fruit, lychees and other tasty seasonal fruit await for the picking.Part 8 Photos 【 Jiji Station】<br /><br /><br/>This century-old railway station is just a few minutes away from Mingxin Academy. The sounds of young students reciting from books can often be heard at this historic school, recalling a scene from earlier times.Part 9 Photos 【 Jiji Weir】<br /><br /><br/>Stretching 352.5 meters, this is the longest weir in Taiwan. The weir has 18 spillways and a water resource hall with viewing platform.Part 10 Photos 【Zhenguo Temple Buddhist Stupa 】<br /><br /><br/>Also known as the World Peace Pagoda, this temple is the highest Buddhist stupa in Southeast Asia and has 208 bronze prayer wheels. With its quiet elegance and monastic life, the temple has become an especially popular de




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AddressJiji Township, Nantou County
Longitude/Latitude  (23.83,120.783)
Public1.THSR: Take the THSR to Wuri Station in Taichung. Follow the station signs to Xinwuri Station (Taiwan Railway) and take the train to Ershui and transfer to the Jiji Branch Line.2.Taiwan Railway: Take the train to Ershui Station and transfer to the Jiji Branch Line.3.Bus: From Gancheng Station in Taichung, take the Shuili-bound All-Da Bus to Jiji; or from Ershui, Yuanlin, or Zhushan, take the Yuanlin Bus to Shuili to Jiji.





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