by Almira Louise S, Martinez, Reporter
Source: https://eng.taiwan.net.tw/
For the record, there is more to Taiwan than Taipei.
The Taiwan Tourism Administration (TTA) wants international visitors, including Filipinos, to explore cities beyond Taipei to experience the country’s culture, history, nature, and cuisine in a showcase of Taiwan’s charm.
“We want to see more Filipino visitors to Taiwan in addition to a higher percentage of repeat visitors,” the TTA said in an email interview.
Taiwan’s tourism brand, Waves of Wonder, was launched in May 2024 to promote the scenic spots around the country. Its logo mimics the contours of mountains, ocean waves, winding roads, and historical railways, highlighting that the self-ruled island has plenty to offer aside from the bustling city of Taipei.
With this branding, the TTA aims to invite visitors to their country to “enjoy the mountains, embrace the sea, and explore the island.”
BusinessWorld, together with six representatives of the Philippine media, visited Taiwan from February 11 to 16 at the behest of the TTA for a familiarization trip around Taoyuan City, Miaoli County, and Hsinchu County to see and experience the “Waves of Wonder” the country has to offer.
Historical and cultural spots
The Lost Army Story House Photo by Almira Louise S. Martinez, BusinessWorld
Along with the war memorabilia, the museum has different areas narrating the trauma experienced by soldiers, how soldiers used opium during the war, and other traditional clothing.
Mr. Wang said that he wanted to establish a story house to commemorate, remember, and let the people know about his fellow soldiers in the Lost Army.
Almost an hour from Taoyuan City lies Jinliangxing Brick Factory, another valuable place in Miaoli County that holds a significant part in the history and culture of Taiwan, particularly in its architecture and construction.
Jinliangxing Brick Factory