Taiwan

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Taiwan is an island in the western Pacific Ocean off the coast of China, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC). Its capital is Taipei. Taiwan features diverse landscapes: fertile plains and densely populated cities in the west, and the Central Mountain Range with over 200 peaks above 3,000 meters in the east. The island is renowned for its dynamic economy, high-tech industry, and democratic society. Culturally, Taiwan blends Chinese traditions, indigenous heritage, and modern influences. Major landmarks include Taipei 101 and the Sun Moon Lake.

Yehliu Geopark – Between Mushrooms, Monarchs and Maritime Myths

In Yehliu Geopark on Taiwan's north coast, geology and fairy tales meet: between mushroom-shaped rocks, the legendary "Queen's Head" - and the wreck of the freighter Yu Zhou Qi Hang, which has been lying off the coast since Typhoon Kong-rey in 2024.