G) What is the country known for?
1. Night markets and street foods
Night markets as the attractions themselves, are also selling some famous street snacks such as smelly bean curd, oyster mee sua, fried chicken cutlets and bubble tea etc. Sometimes the night markets sell accessories and clothes at affordable prices but visitors can still further cut down the prices by bargaining.
One example is the Shilin Night Market.
1. Night markets and street foods
Night markets as the attractions themselves, are also selling some famous street snacks such as smelly bean curd, oyster mee sua, fried chicken cutlets and bubble tea etc. Sometimes the night markets sell accessories and clothes at affordable prices but visitors can still further cut down the prices by bargaining.
One example is the Shilin Night Market.
2. Ding Tai Fung
A Chinese dim sum restaurant where the signature dish is the Xiao Long Bao. Locals and visitors visit this restaurant which have many outlets (even in Singapore) in Taiwan for the juicy and delicious Xiao Long Bao.
3. Taipei 101
Currently, it is the tallest building in the world, standing at 508 meters above the ground, with 101 levels. The building consists of shops and restaurants. It is a must-go attraction for tourists.
4. Fights during parliament meetings
Evidently, these fights can be seen on television news. It happens when the people in the parliament verbally or physically use violence on the opposition party.
5. Wu fen Pu Clothing Wholesale Market
Cheap clothing is found here where you can get further bargains to slash prices. This is the place where boutique shop owners and tourists come and get their clothes. There are also many eateries located nearby. Hence, shoppers can shop till they drop!
6. Street artistes
Talented young people who wants to fulfill their dreams would start out as performers on the streets, attracting onlookers as they sing and perform.
7. Music
Prominent figures who helped the Taiwanese music gained much popularity are Jay Chou, A-mei, Wang Lee Hom and Jolin Tsai. Taiwanese music has spread throughout Asia.
8. Film
Ang Lee, director of Brokeback Mountain, has created a benchmark for the younger generation of moviemakers. He’s the role model of many young inspired-to-be directors. His movies plus many other Taiwan films has gained acknowledgements in the Western culture.
9. Earthquakes
Earthquakes are common threat to the island as it is situated along a crack in the Earth's crust. There are about 1500 tremors occurring during an average year.
10. Sun Moon Lake
Situated in Yuchih, Nantou, the lake and its surrounding countryside have been designated as one of thirteen National scenic areas in Taiwan. This famous tourist attraction is the largest body of water in Taiwan. The name is derived from its appearance: The east side of the lake resembles a sun while the west side resembles a moon.
