2-day pre-conference tour

Due to the warm weather and sweet, clear water that the Puli area of central Taiwan enjoys, the Puli Brewery Factory has come to be known for producing excellent quality Shaohsing Wine featuring a bright yellow appearance and a vigorous fragrance. It is the first Wine Culture Museum in Taiwan.

The Sun-Moon Lake, located in the middle of Taiwan, with an elevation of 748 meters above sea level, is the only natural big lake in Taiwan. The southern part of Kuang-Hua Island is shaped like a new moon, and the northern part is shaped like a sun; hence the name Sun-Moon Lake.

Tainan's Chih-Kan Lou was built by the Dutch in 1653. It was originally called Provintia. In Dutch it means eternity. The Chinese called the building "Chih-Kan Lou", "Fantselou" or "Honmaulou". Although Chih-Kan Lou has gone through Ming Dynasty, Ching Dynasty and the Japanese Colonization Period, it still retains its basic original look. Chih-Kan Lou has been an administration center since the Period of Dutch's occupation. In 1661 when the Chinese general Cheng Chengkung repelled the Dutch, Provintia was changed to be Chentien governor's mansion. In the early stage of Ching Dynasty, when Taichiang River was still running, the tides could reach Chih-Kan Lou. "The sunset in Chih-Kan Lou" was one of the eight traditional famous scenes in Taiwan.

Meinong is the hometown of paper umbrellas. According to Hakka custom, circular paper umbrellas symbolize family members getting together. Furthermore, the name for "paper" and "son" in Chinese are so similar that paper umbrellas are often given as a dowry. The streets in Mailon are full of history. Besides Hakka culture, delicious food and paper umbrellas, handmade pottery has also become a popular industry.

National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium

Located along the mountain and river, the museum focuses on presenting the spirit and basic characteristics of water. It was developed using low-density buildings, and buildings with different functions are dispersed and connected with footpaths to preserve a harmonious relationship with the natural environment.

Romantic Tour of west coast of Kenting

Literally "Cat's Nose", Maobitou is one of the two promontories that form the southernmost part of Taiwan, the other being the Eluanbi promontory. Not reaching quite so far south as Eluanbi, its claim to fame rests on the fact that the rocks here, which have been undermined and have fallen into the sea, are said to resemble a crouching cat. From a pavilion on top of Maobitou it is possible to look across the length of Kenting's southern coastline and the hills that rise above it. Closer at hand, geological formations such as Skirt Coast also provide considerable interest. There are a number of shops in this location and it is an excellent place for a picnic. To reach Maobitou, follow Provincial Route No. 26 from Hengchun for three kilometers until you reach Mt. Ma-an. From there take Road No. 153, which leads straight down to the coast.

HoBi is the largest scale the yacht wharf in Taiwan. It is also the largest fishing port on the Hengchun peninsula. The wharf began operation in 2000, and supports numrous water activities.

Historical tour in city of Kaohsiung

National Science and Technology Museum opened in November 1997. The museum is not only a prominent educational organization, but is also the first and largest museum of applied science in Taiwan.

This famous scenic area on the northern outskirts of Kaohsiung City is noted for its profusion of temples, with the Confucius Temple at its northern edge and, in the south, the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas and the spring and Autumn Pavilions. The lake is most beautiful in the late afternoon, when the setting sun is reflected in the water. Nearby are the ruins of the Fongshan County walls and gates, which have been designated a first-grade historic.

As early as in 1950, more and more stalls came to station in Ta Kang Pu of Hsin Hsing District in Kaohsiung, finally forming the well-known "Ta Kang Pu Night Market". The night market was later developed and is now, known as Liu Ho Night Market. There are 138 stalls in the Liu Ho Night Market. Most of them serve snacks and provide entertainment and games for recreation, while stands selling clothes and groceries are rarely seen in the market. No matter what you like, a variety of delicious food, specialties, cold drinks, ices and seafood are offered here for your selection. Don't miss the opportunity to taste the papaya milk and steamed salty shrimps in Kaohsiung.

Knowing tour of east coast of Kenting

There is a beautiful stretch of beach further to the east of Sail Rock at Sand Island. The sand here is particularly white, for it is made up primarily of ground seashell. The unusually high level of purity (97.68% seashell sand) has made Sand Island a protected area and the beach is off limits to the public. Located near the beach is the Seashell Sand Exhibition Hall, which has a hands-on display of the special sand of Sand Island.

Eluanbi Park was created in 1982 to provide an appropriate venue for people coming to visit Taiwan's southernmost point and one of the peninsula's most notable landmarks, the Eluanbi Lighthouse, also called "The Light of East Asia". It stands 21.4 meters high and is reputedly the brightest lighthouse in Asia. Within the park there are a number of recreational facilities and a wide range of interesting geological, botanical, and ornithological features. The area covered by the park is also one of the sites of Kenting's prehistoric cultures.

About two kilometers north of Longpan Park is a unique natural phenomenon called Fongchueisha, which literally means "Wind-blown Sand". During the rainy season in summer a mixture of red soil and sand is washed down the gentle slopes into the Pacific Ocean creating a kind of "Sand River”. In winter, strong northeastern monsoon winds blow the sand from the shore back onto the land, reversing the direction of the flow. This natural spectacle is best seen during winter.

Produce fire
Produce fire have another name called will-o'-the-wisp. Will o' the Wisps are formed when natural gas rising from the ground along the cracks of the rock stratum burns and takes on a mysterious shape.

Conference Tour (Route 1)

Kenting National Park is Taiwan's first national park, renowned for its rich landscape of hills and water, abundant life, and natural resources. Kenting National Park is located at the southern tip of Taiwan. With a warm climate, pleasant scenery, and easy access, it is one of the most popular resorts in Taiwan, attracting millions of domestic and foreign tourists every year. The diversified terrain and tropical climate of Kenting have helped breed rich and fertile vegetation ranging from upland to coast with a full variety of living species. Combined with its existing facilities, professional interpretation services, and a variety of activities, this national park offers a profound, insightful, and inspirational ecological journey. The conference participants will surely enjoy a tour of the flora and fauna within Kenting.

Conference Tour (Route 2)

Literally "Cat's Nose", Maobitou is one of the two promontories that form the southernmost part of Taiwan, the other being the Eluanbi promontory. Not reaching quite so far south as Eluanbi, its claim to fame rests on the fact that the rocks here, which have been undermined and have fallen into the sea, are said to resemble a crouching cat. From a pavilion on top of Maobitou it is possible to look across the length of Kenting's southern coastline and the hills that rise above it. Closer at hand, geological formations such as Skirt Coast also provide considerable interest. There are a number of shops in this location and it is an excellent place for a picnic. To reach Maobitou, follow Provincial Route No. 26 from Hengchun for three kilometers until you reach Mt. Ma-an. From there take Road No. 153, which leads straight down to the coast.

Culture tour of Mailon Hakka

Legend has it that Hakka Tea was critical to the foray into Wuling led by Jhang, Fei, a general during the Three Kingdoms Period. A plague brought down his soldiers and disrupted the attack. The Chinese medicine practitioner gave them an effective cure—now known as Hakka Tea—by grinding tealeaves, gingers, peanuts and sesame seeds, adding water and bringing it to boil. The Hakka Tea has long been a special treat for honorable guests.

Visitors to Meinong bring home oilpaper umbrellas as souvenirs. They come in all sizes and different patterns, such as classic beauties, Meinong landscape, mascots, etc. These umbrellas can also be custom made, using whatever patterns you wish. Using oilpaper umbrellas as a household decoration creates an artistic and classic feel.

3-day Post-Conference Tour

Sansiantai consists of a headland facing a small island in the sea. The three huge rocks that make up the island's most prominent feature have given rise to a local legend that three of China's Eight Immortals once landed there; hence the name of the island, which means "terrace of the three immortals." The island was once connected to the headland by a neck of land which has since been eroded away. It is now connected by a red, scalloped footbridge, and the island has a network of footpaths for viewing its geological features such as potholes and sea-eroded caves and trenches, as well as rare coastal vegetation. Coral reefs and a multitude of tropical fish surround the island and make it an ideal spot for skin diving.

First opened to traffic in 1932, this 118-kilometer-long road was the first government-built road in the area. At the northern mouth of Chungde Tunnel, 182.5 kilometers along the Suao-Hualien Highway, is the Shiahai Trail. This is a perfect spot to view the Pacific Ocean.

This is the second largest national park in Taiwan. Taroko is famous for its spectacular mountains and marble canyons. Cliffs and canyons stretch along Li Wu River. Four million years ago, the island of Taiwan was formed by the collision of plates. After millions of years of wind erosion, the marble rocks were exposed and cut by Li Wu River, creating impressive grand canyons. Such special geography has also bred special flora and fauna in this area.

This scenic area is noted for its numerous capes and bays backed by green mountains. Its attractions include spectacular rock formations, unique sea-eroded landforms, beaches of fine golden sand, a rich diversity of marine life, and an unspoiled cultural heritage. It is a multipurpose tourist destination that serves the dual functions of a fascinating natural classroom and an enchanting coastal playground. In addition to developing areas of outstanding scenic beauty as tourist items, the Tourism Bureau has also established nature preserves here, both on land and at sea, in order to sustain forever the ecological vitality of the Northeast Coast.