National Parks of Taiwan

National Parks of Taiwan

"National parks are natural areas or historic sites representing the beauty and history of a country. Since Taiwan’s first national park, Kenting national park, was established in 1982, more and more national parks have been established across Taiwan, including Kenting, Yushan, Yangmingshan, Taroko, Shei-pa, Kinmen, Donsha Atoll and Taijiang National Parks."

from:http://np.cpami.gov.tw/english/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=146

Kenting National Park

Kenting, Taiwan’s first national park, known as its rich landscape of hills and water, abundant life, and natural resources for everyone’s enjoyment.

"Kenting National Park is located at the south of Taiwan, with warm climate, and spectacular ocean scenery. It is one of the most popular resorts, attracting millions of both domestic and foreign tourists every year."

from:http://www.ktnp.gov.tw/eng/Purpose.aspx

Yushan National Park

"Yushan, the largest national park on the island of Taiwan. Located in the central part of the island. It has the highest peak of Taiwan, unique geography and entrancing landscape."

from:http://www.ysnp.gov.tw/en/aboutus/index.aspx

Yangmingshan National Park

"Established on September 16th, 1985," it is known for the volcanic natural beauty.


from:http://www.ysnp.gov.tw/en/aboutus/index.aspx

Taroko National Park

"Established on November 28th, 1986, Taroko National Park is situated in eastern Taiwan. It boasts spectacular landscape of mountains, towering marble cliffs and rapids roaring in the river valleys below."

from:http://www.ysnp.gov.tw/en/aboutus/index.aspx

Shei-pa National Park

"Established in 1992, this is the fifth national park of Taiwan. Within the park, there are fifty peaks over 3,000 meters high. It is rich in animal life such as Formosan Black Bear, Formosan Macaque, Formosan Land-locked Salmon, Mikado Pheasant ,and Swinhoe's Blue Pheasant."

from:http://www.ysnp.gov.tw/en/aboutus/index.aspx
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Kinmen National Park

"Established in October of 1995, the national park is located on the islands of Greater Kinmen and Lesser Kinmen by the Chinese coast. The park aims to preserve important historical and cultural relics of the area, which was a long time battlefield and military staging area."

from:http://www.ysnp.gov.tw/en/aboutus/index.aspx