Joy&Love Siraya

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Siraya National Scenic Area Administration, Tourism Bureau, MOTC

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Introduction

The Lovely and Joyful Countryside of the Siraya National Scenic Area If you have an opportunity to experience a trip in the Siraya National Scenic Area, you will discover how the people live in the countryside and the certain rustic charms of their lifestyle.

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The Siraya National Scenic Area is situated in southern Taiwan, covering 16 rural districts on Tainan City’s east side and the Zhongpu Township and Dapu Township in Chiayi County. It covers about 95,000 hectares of land. The Siraya NSA is a major farm production area, best known for natural mountains and streams, cultural and scenic reservoir areas, ecological resources, farms, agriculture produce and related recreation. In recent years, under governmental direction, the agricultural products of all counties and towns have been integrated, promoting special local products in each area. In order to promote significant tourism resources for the area, during the last two years, I have visited 16 rural districts several times. Some of the features of the Siraya NSA which I have to mention include the “Fire King Ritual,” “The Butterfly Park,” “The sunrise over Er-Liao,” “Souvenirs,” and “Dongshan Coffee,” just to name a few.

I also have to appreciatively mention all those local farmers, business partners, and administrative staff, who have been making such huge efforts to better promote all that the Siraya National Scenic Area has to offer.I personally hope this area becomes a recreational paradise and will offer those who are busy with their jobs an opportunity to reduce the stress of their occupations and will offer to those of the elderly a wonderful opportunity to experience a healthy lifestyle.

The main purpose and focus of this book is to draw out the joyous and therapeutic aspects which open, spacious, clean-air filled areas can provide for all who venture into them and enjoy all that they have to offer. It is hoped that, through this book, readers can be drawn with interest and enthusiasm to countryside tourism and recreation. It is divided into four units, with parts on the reservoir scenic area, culture, ecological resources, and the agricultural production industry.

“Beautiful things should be shared with more people.”

Siraya National Scenic Area Administration Director

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Guide

Dating with Siraya Discover a wonderland in Siraya In olden times people used to have more leisure time than today. Nowadays, modern technology makes our lives more convenient, yet somehow more hectic, so people learn to cherish and appreciate the memory of, and the charm of the rustic way of life. There is less noise and pollution. It is pleasant to live with the green mountains and the grand plains.With this generation it seems that everyone has a smart phone, tablet or some sort of interactive game in their hands. They really need to learn to be in contact with nature and experience the simple and unadorned lifestyle in the countryside. So why not decide to make a trip to the Siraya National Scenic Area. It is really worth it!

About Siraya The Siraya people are an indigenous people that once occupied the plains in the Tainan area.When Han Chinese people immigrated to the area, the Siraya people were gradually pushed out and were forced to move. Many traditional customs were lost by this way, with only a few ceremonies and religious customs surviving to today. Indeed the Siraya culture that survives shows just how determined the aboriginal people have been to hand this culture down from generation to generation and how proud they are of it.

On November 26, 2005, a new national scenic area, the Siraya National Scenic Area was established in southern Taiwan. It was an important moment designed to preserve the most precious traditional culture, “Siraya Culture,� and to help the development of tourism resources in an area famous for its mountain-and-water scenery, its production, its historical features, and its traditional customs.

The Beauty of Zengwen Reservoir Zengwen Reservoir is the largest reservoir and the largest man-made lake in Taiwan. It is also the largest scenic area in southern Taiwan. The beauty of the Zengwen Reservoir is the mists and ripples of the lake. When it is still, the reflection of the mountain scenery on the lake

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creates a most majestic and beautiful picture. Standing by the lake you get the full effect of the clean and clear air, and you can enjoy the reflected mountain scenery as if it were a painting on the lake, providing the complete relaxation for the visitors. The most popular activities that you can enjoy there include nature walks, river cycling, camping, fishing or taking a cruise boat on the river. A valued contrast to city life!

The Chianan Plain The Chianan Plain is located in the southern part of the western coastal plain of Taiwan.

Given its varied geographic factors, a number of unique features have been developed here, such as the color and texture of the stones, the ground, grasses and the wonderful array of butterflies.

Chianan Irrigation Chianan irrigation was constructed to promote agricultural production on the Chianan Plain of Taiwan. Work on the canal commenced in 1920 and was completed in 1930. The Chianan Canal increased the area for planting rice, and with the rice crops growing in its irrigated area it was possible to harvest rice three times per year. Due to the richly fertile conditions produced by the irrigation system, farmers were able to expand and develop the use of the area and the products they were able to grow. They now have diverse harvests and uses for the area such as hot spring hotels, coffee shops, lotus farms, etc.

There are 16 rural districts between Tainan City and Chiayi County. Let’s discover the beauty of the Siraya National Scenic Area and experience countryside tourism and recreation.

Touring in Siraya, you will find yourself exposed to a rejuvenating blend of colorfully artistic land, romantic hot springs and joyful countryside.

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Contents

08 Natural Beauty of the Lake Reflection-Reservoir Countryside Love Story of Wushantou Reservoir / 10

Roaming Around Hutoupei Reservoir, Enjoying its Poetic Beauty / 22 Coming to Jianshanpi Lake to Feel Like You Are in Jiangnan, China / 26 Zengwen's Majestic and Beautiful Landscape Over Past 30 Years / 30

38 Experience the Cultural Village-Culture Experiment Starting from Siraya Point to a Peaceful Journey in Pingpu / 40

Combining Religious Belief with Architecture and Aesthetics / 44 Roaming in Xinhua Contrasts the Baroque Architecture with the Historic Old Street / 52 Old Tainan Canal Consigned to History, Standing Still on the Mountain / 56

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60 Creature Appreciation-Countryside Ecology Miracles of Moon World / 62

Discover the Secrets of the Rock Stratum in Cailiao Fossil Museum / 68 Observe the Carefree Butterflies, Flying Happily in the Hong Ye Park / 70 Unrestrained Fun at the Tsou Ma Lai Farm / 74

76 Happiness & Joy-Countryside Industries Summer Seduction with Tasty Mango / 78

Coffee Trees and Orange Trees, their Reds and Greens Respectively Mingled to Create a Scene of Unrivaled Beauty / 84 Soaking in the Healthy Mud Springs of Guanzihling / 90 Summertime! Cruising in the Lotus Village / 96 Plum Blossom in the Severe Winter, Symbols of Beauty and Longevity / 102 Collecting Red Water Chestnuts / 106 Ten Gift Sets in Siraya / 110

114 Siraya Travel Map Fun Festivals / 114

Guide to Transportation / 116 Siraya National Scenic Area/ 118

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Natural Beauty of the Lake Reflection The reservoirs of Wushantou, Hutoupei, Zengwen, Beihe and Jianshanpi retain their elegance when accompanied by the dramatic scenery of Siraya.

Ripples in the water mingle with light to create and reveal an array of colors: red, purple, blue and orange.

The impact of this beautiful scene is sure to remain in your memory for a long time.

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01 The Temple of Heaven with palatial architectural style,Wushantou Reservoir 02 Coral shapes like Wushantou Reservoir

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Love Story of Wushantou Reservoir The green of the island, seen as reflections on the lake, and a massive reservoir with uncountable water ripples, form the unforgettable and beautiful scenery of Wushantou Reservoir.

Coral Lake “Coral lake” has the reputation of being the most romantic spot. Originally known as Wushantou Reservoir, it is located on the borders of Liujia District and Guantian District. More than 30 mountain streams converge here to form this picturesque 30 meter-deep water land. When looking down from the sky on this area, you would see a meandering shoreline which has the appearance of turquoise coral reefs.

The Temple of Heaven is next to the Wushantou Reservoir. In appearance it imitates the mainland Beijing Tiantan construction, but in only about one sixth of the size of Beijing’s. It is about 29 meters high. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvests. It is regarded as a Taoist temple.

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The Year of 1930‌‌ During the Japanese occupation era, one of the largest armed anti-Japanese uprisings, known as the Tapani Incident, took place on April 9, 1915. It was organized

by Taiwanese Han and aborigines. Many villages were destroyed and thousands of people were killed during the following repression.

In 1930, the Japanese technician Hatta Yoichi finally completed his enormous projects, and as a consequence, the agricultural productivity of the region was boosted by an enormous margin. The constructed waterways channeled water to about 150,000 hectares of farmland within the Chianan Plains. The large fertile areas of farmland now seen within Tainan County are the direct results of this undertaking.

01 Uninterrupted flows of irrigation to the Chianan Plains (forming arable farmland).

02 Benefit of constructing the Chianan irrigation.

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The “Wushantou Friendship Association” was founded in 1931. It was formed with contributions gathered from the workers that were engaged in the construction of the Chianan Irrigation River in order to commemorate with gratitude and respect the young project leader, Hatta Yoichi, whose work and commitment to the project was so vital and so successful. A statue commemorating Hatta Yoichi was erected adjacent to the dam. It shows him in a very peculiar posture-sitting down, holding his hair with his right hand set on an uplifted knee. On the embankment above there's a memorial to the 134 workers-among them highly educated Japanese engineers and illiterate Taiwanese laborers-who died 01

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01 The Memorial of the 134 workers who died while working in the construction of Chianan Irrigation River.

02 The Statue of Hatta Yoichi and the grave of the couple, Hatta Yoichi and Sotoyo.

In the year of 1942 On the 7th of December, 1941, the Japanese attacked the US naval base at Pearl Harbor which led to the entry into the Second World War of the United States of America and the commencement of hostilities in the Pacific. In 1944 Japan gained control of the Philippines, although it commenced its efforts to gain this control just after Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Meanwhile, Hatta Yoichi boarded a vessel called the “Taiyo-Maru” with a group of Japanese experts which was bound for the Philippines on an assignment to evaluate the possibility of an irrigation project being carried out in the newly occupied territory. Unfortunately, the “Taiyo-Maru” encountered an American submarine and it sank off the Goto Islands on 8th May 1942. Hatta Yoichi did not survive.

At the height of World War II when the States attempted to confiscate scarce metals, the statue mysteriously vanished. It turned out that it was carefully hidden in a warehouse of the Longtian train station. After the war, the statue was moved to Wushantou by the Chianan Irrigation Association.

After the time that Chiang Kai-Shek was in power, the statue reappeared in 1981 to the astonishment of the general public. Ever since the restoration of the statue, memorial services have been hosted by the Association on the 8th of May each year, commemorating the anniversary of Yoichi’s death, as well as his wife Yonemua Sotoyo.

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Love Lasting Forever In 1917, Hatta Yoichi, then 31 years old, went back to Japan to get married. It was an arranged marriage. His wife Yonemua Sotoyo was only 16. She achieved the highest honors graduating from Kanazawa girls’ senior high school in Japan. Her father was a medical doctor in Kanazawa city. Despite 15 years apart in age, his new wife Hatta came to live in Taiwan among Taiwanese people. He told his friends that to live among Taiwanese was to learn from them. In other words, he did not consider himself above the Taiwanese like some other Japanese leaders, but rather enjoyed their company and what they had to offer as people. Hatta and his wife had two boys and six girls, and they lived happily together.

After Hatta Yoichi died, Yonemua Sotoyo had to raise their 8 children. Near the end of the Great East Asia War, they moved to their former home, Wushantou. In 1945, an atomic bomb was exploded over Hiroshima that led to Japan’s surrender and the end of World War II. Yonemua Sotoyo loved Taiwan so much, she could not cope with the agony of being deported, as were some 400,000 Japanese, when Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek took over Taiwan. She became so sad and distraught, so she threw herself into the outfall of the dam at the age of 45. She was buried alongside her husband’s ashes in the family graveyard constructed by the Gar-Nam Water Resource Association.

She left a posthumous paper on which was written “Love you, my dearest husband, I want to accompany you.” This was testament to the constancy of their love lasting forever.

01 The Magnificence of Wushantou Reservoir’s Spillway

Travel Tips Commemorating Yonemua Sotoyo

02 Loving Married Couple of Hatta Yoichi and Yonemua Sotoyo (forming arable farmland).

03 The Family Picture of Hatta Yoichi (forming arable farmland).

04 The Memorial Statue of Yonemua Sotoyo

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The love story of Hatta Yoichi and Yonemua Sotoyo is generally regarded as very touching and poignant.

The 1st of September, 2013, was the 68th anniversary of the death of Yonemua Sotoyo and it also marked 93 years since the construction of the Chianan Irrigation project. The erection of the statue of Gaiyoju Hatta was initiated by the Cultural and Artistic Association, Japan, for memorizing Yoichi Hatta. The statue was designed using a photograph of Gaiyoju Hatta as the designed base and the statue child held by Mrs. Hatta is the fourth child born in Wushantu, Yoshiko Hatta.

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01 Hatta Yoichi Memorial Park

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02 Japanese Architectural Design, Hatta Yoichi Memorial Park, given a unique Japanese atmosphere.

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03 Tanaka and Ichikawa's House 04 Akahori's House

07 Better lighting in Japanese Style House 08 The furniture in the reconstructed buildings was donated by individual Japanese, Kanazawa city.

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Meet with Hatta Yoichi Japanese-style dormitories were built in the Wushantou area in 1921, consisting of houses and condo houses. These dormitories used traditional Japanese style architecture which was prevalent in Taiwan around that period of time. In keeping with this,the Hatta Yoichi Memorial Park was established in 2009 with four Japanese-style dormitories for recreational purposes (Hatta's House, Akahori'sHouse, Abe's house, Tanaka and Ichikawa's house). In order to make sure the buildings were as authentic as possible to the original style, the reconstruction team traveled to Japan to visit Hatta's children several times. The furniture in the reconstructed buildings was donated by individual Japanese. On May 8th, 2001, the Hatta Yoichi Memorial Park was opened beside the waterway, introducing the history and achievement of this very famous and 05

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Hatta's House was originally built for his family. There was

01 The Appearance of Hatta’s House

a western style bedroom designed as a study. Outside the house,

02 Landscaping of Hatta’s House

there was a pool built for the personnel working on the waterworks construction project. Hatta often gazed out at the pool while

03 Dormitories, Opening Times are based on the minimum number of visitors at any one time.

thinking about and working on his projects.

04 Stone Tablet of 絆の桜

When you step into the house, you seem to explore real

05 The Furniture in Japanese Arrangement

life conditions in order to find answers and harmony. Each

06 The Study of Hatta Yoichi

Japanesestyle house represents different meanings of time.

07 Plain Appearance of Hatt’s House

Hatta Yoichi’s love nourished the Chianan irrigation system

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and the Chianan Plain. The story of the loving couple of Hatta Yoichi and Yonemua Sotoyo has been represented on wooden blessing plates; it has guided a love which is beyond race, nationality and life. The stone tablets “ 絆 の 桜 ” in the Hatta Yoichi Memorial Park are meant to highlight people and lasting relationships. It is also hoped that the cherry blossom tree seeds which were given by the Japanese will serve to highlight and maintain the great relationship between Taiwan and Japan.

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01 The Beauty of Water Splash, Hutoupei Reservoir 02 Looking down from the sky on Hutoupei Reservoir

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Roaming Around Hutoupei Reservoir, Enjoying its Poetic Beauty There is nothing more relaxing than rowing around the lake.

Romance of Moonlight on Hutoupei Hutou Mountain was named because of its shape, the face of a ferocious tiger. When standing on the bridge at dawn or dusk and overlooking the center of the lake, you will see the enchanting sight of moonlight reflecting off the lake and shimmering with an orange-yellowish luster. Tainan City’s Documents Committee selected “Moonlight on Hutoupei” to be one of the “Eight Nanying Sights.”

Hutoupei Reservoir, Taiwan's oldest reservoir, was built in 1846. If you enjoy riding your bike or roaming around the lake,it will make your visit worthwhile and enjoyable.

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An agreeable leisure time Suspension Bridge was built in 1906 and rebuilt in 2005. It has been there for nearly 100 years. The beautiful scenery of Lake Mountain Clouds of the Bridge is over the lake.

01 Taking a boat tour on the lake is both enjoyable and romantic.

02 Traveling around Hutoupei Lake by bicycle is a most delightful way to enjoy some leisure time.

03 Suspension Bridge

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01 The beauty of a peaceful night 02 Looking down from the sky onJianshanpi Reservoir

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Coming to Jianshanpi Lake to Feel Like You Are in Jiangnan, China Exploring the splendor of the peaceful and picturesque scenery in Jianshanpi Reservoir

Relax and wander unhurriedly around the romantic water and mountains.

Surrounded by mountains, Jianshanpi Reservoir originally provided water for Taiwan Corporation’s Sinying Plant. But due to a serious problem with sediments and through a change of management considerations, it has now become a scenic resort area. It is also named “Jianshanpi Jiangnan Resort.”

Jianshanpi Reservoir has a wonderful ecological landscape.

The environment is beautiful and secluded, with plentiful trees and plant species. During each season, over 100 ornamental plants and trees take turns bursting open with beautiful flowers, giving the appearance of a miniature garden, and offering the splendor of nature.

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Lake touring cruise on the river In Jianshanpi, you will feel like you are in Jiangnan, China, a place famous for its picturesque scenery and romantic poets.

You can experience a swan boat or a lake touring cruise on the river, which gracefully yet leisurely takes you around the lake for the view of Jianshanpi. You can also enjoy nature walks, forest bathing, camping and night accommodations. Experience the peace of mind and soul available at such a special place in harmony with the rest of the world.

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01 Feeling silence, soul and solitude while having a cup of tea somewhere in Jianshanpi 02 Enjoying picturesque and romantic moments while staying inJianshanpi Reservoir 03 Taking a painted train 04 Taking a boat on the lake

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Zengwen's Majestic and Beautiful Landscape Over Past 30 Years Zengwen Reservoir is the largest reservoir in Taiwan and is surrounded by range upon range of high mountains and cascading mountain streams.

The river winds through the valley.

It is situated in the upper reaches of the Zengwen River.

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lands and water productivity of the Chianan area. The ripples and the reflection of the mountain scenery on the lake create a majestic and beautiful landscape.

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01 Surging forward with great momentum is the Zengwen Reservoir.

02 Looking down from the sky on Jianshanpi Reservoir 03 It is charming, with a vast expanse of misty water in the Zengwen Reservoir.

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01 The Eye of Zengwen 02 The camping and recreational facilities in the Zengwen Reservoir Scenic Area 03 Lake appreciation of Zengwen Reservoir by a lake tour 04 Cycling in the Zengwen Reservoir 05 Looking from the White Horse pavilion to the Zengwen Reservoir 06 The historical site “Red Garden�

07 Traditional Taiwanese bamboo residence

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Enjoy a life of leisure The Zengwen Reservoir Scenic Area is under the control of the Water Resources Agency, Ministry of Economic Affairs. It is open for swimming, camping, nature walks, bird watching, lake footpaths, barbecues, fishing and lake tours.

In order to increase the services available to visitors, the Tourist Information Center-The Eye of Zengwen was built, and was opened in December, 2002. The building is designed to look like eyes. Inside the tourist center are touch-screen guiding systems with information about the Zengwen Reservoir.

Besides, there is an Art Exhibition Area, a Multimedia Room and Western dining services. All are designed to provide knowledge and comfort for the tourists.

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An old legend of “Red Garden”

of the flooding, they were forced to move to their

The land of Dapu township was named “Red

district of Tainan. Due to the size of the restricted

Garden” in the Ming dynasty. It recalls a romantic

land area in the new site, the distinguishing feature

story about an aboriginal girl who fell in love with a

of these row houses was that they were made

Han Chinese person. At the beginning of summer

of bamboo in traditional Taiwanese residence

each year when the level of water in the reservoir

architectural style. A row house is hundreds of

goes down to its lowest level, the history of the “Red

meters long and is called a “Dragon.”

current location at the Jiadongjiao, in the Sinyin

Garden” site can be easily seen. Antiquarians have studied this site very closely over the years, and its historical memory and importance has gradually been recalled.

Red Garden was once the home of a few Taiwanese aboriginal Tribes (Tsou, Bunun and 06

Pingpu), as well as Han people and Japanese. In the tribes, all the houses were made of wood. Because

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Live with nature If you and your loved one would prefer a less crowded location and want to experience a pleasant trip, Dapu Lakeside Park and Ging Yun Waterfall would be the places for you to get even closer to Zengwen Reservoir. You will feel the occasional breeze brushing past your hair as the many shady trees ensure an ideal cooling sensation, even during the warmest of days. The landscape, mountains and lakes here are stunning.

Along county road 129, drive upstream of the Zengwen River, and then walk along the forest nature trail. You will be able to see Neiyechi Suspension Bridge. Standing on the bridge, you can get a wonderful view of the beautiful valley, take in the pellucid stream and watch fish swimming. The first two words of “Neiyechi”, “Neiye” sounds like “eagle” in Taiwanese, and you will see that the bridge is in the shape and sign of eagle’s wings. If you are lucky, you can see eagles flying above you in the sky.

01 Neiyechi Suspension Bridge 02 Dapu Lakeside Park 03 The beautiful valley, upstream of Zengwen River 04 Ging Yun Waterfall

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Relaxing with Nature Atunas Holidays Country is situated in Dapu Village, close to Zengwen Reservoir in Chiayi County, Taiwan. This resort offers cozy cottages and countryside-style houses with different types of rooms. It is full of greenery and has all kinds of features, including an outdoor swimming pool, stone sculptures, even a large conference area perfect for largescale meetings and events.

Cycling is becoming more popular these days in Taiwan. Dapu township, situated upstream of the Zengwen Reservoir, is perfect for this type of activity. With streams and mountains, this place has a dense growth of evergreen trees and forms a magical “aloof from worldly affairs.” The “Creative Dapu Bike Festival” is held between autumn and winter each year. In the year 2003, “Cosplay Cycling Competition” was organized by the Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transport and Communication. They also organized a fun road run on bikes.

01 Dapu cosplay cycling 02 Foreigners fall in love with cycling in Dapu 03 Atunas Holidays Country 04 Extraordinary sight of dried bamboo shoots 05 Landscape feature of dried bamboo shoots in Dapu

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Dapu Farming Feature: Dried Bamboo Shoots Dapu township is famous for bamboo shoots.

Bamboo shoots are produced abundantly between August and September every year. The process for making dried bamboo shoots takes place between October and November. At this time of the year, you can observe the residents making their dried bamboo shoots in front of their courtyards. It becomes one of the extraordinary sights and activities that you can see and 05

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Experience the Cultural Village Culture Experience Siraya is a large countryside area with a variety of cultures, customs, and lifestyles.

If you have an opportunity to experience a trip in Siraya, you will discover its natural mountains and streams, scenic reservoir areas, ecological resources, historical stories and buildings, temples and religions, farms, agriculture production and related recreation.

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Starting from Siraya Point to a Peaceful Journey in Pingpu

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Awakening cultural heritage The word “Pingpu” comes from the Chinese word pingpu, an abbreviation of “pingi caopu,” or “flatlands and prairies.” Japanese scholars categorized the aborigines of Taiwan into two groups, the “mountain peoples” and the “flatlands peoples.” The Siraya people are one of the Pingpu tribes that settled in Tainan.

They have had a primitive agricultural life before the arrival of massive Han Chinese immigrants. Since the 17th century, they have faced strong forces from outside. By the end of the 19th century, they had failed to resist assimilation with the result of losing their languages and cultures.

A number of families of Xinhua District still identify themselves particularly as Siraya. A Siraya Culture Association was established in 1999. It strives to maintain Siraya cultural heritage and attempts to promote their culture to the world.

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Belief, unique and fascinating Religious belief in Siraya mainly focuses on “Alitsu worship,” “public sacrifice place” and “night sacrifice.” Alitsu is also named “five ancestor sisters,” “Taizu,” “Alimu,” or “Taishang-Laojyun.” The worship is the only identifiable Sirayan cultural practice 02

which is still being followed. Almost all of the residents worship the “Alitsu” ancestor.

Every household, without exception, has a family altar where they worship Alimu.

On the first and 15th day of the month, a person is assigned to change the water in the ritual vessels of the public sacrifice place, and to clean these vessels. The villagers all prepare sacrificial products such as Taiwan

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Agrimony, betel nuts and wine, which are all used to worship Alimu at the public

01 The sacrifice activity “Calling of the Sea”

sacrifice place. In addition, “wangyi” plays

02 Pingpu Cultural Park, Toushe

an important role as a priest. Wangyi is the

03 Siraya villagers prepare Taiwan Agrimony, betel nuts and wine as sacrifice on the altar.

spokesman for the Taizu ancestor. He is

04 Night Sacrifice activity held in Taishang-Lungtou-Jungyi Temple, Toushe Village

the channel by which the people and Taizu communicate with each other.

Travel Tips When can I go for the sacrificial ceremonies in Siraya?

• Dongshan District Kabuasua Night Sacrifice: Every year from the fourth day (evening) to fifth day (late night) of the ninth lunar month • Dongshan District Kabuasua “Calling the Sea,” Every year from the fourth day (evening) to fifth day (late night) of the ninth lunar month • Beihe District Liuzhongxi Pingpu Night Sacrifice: Every year from the fourteenth day (evening) to fifteenth day (late night) of the ninth lunar month • Guantian District Fanzihtian Night Sacrifice: Every year from the fourteenth day (evening) to fifteenth day (late night) of the tenth lunar month • Danei District Toushe Village Taizu Night Sacrifice:Every year from the fourteenth day (evening) to fifteenth day (late night) of the tenth lunar month

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To hand down the connection between the past and present There has been a rapid loss of the Pingpu culture. As a prime example, the Fanzihtian local sacrifice place was rebuilt to be a Han Chinese-style temple. Night sacrifice is an important ceremony for Siraya people, which takes place in between lunar September and October months. Each tribe holds the ceremony at different times and it can run from evening to dawn, hosted by a wangyi. The purpose of the ceremony is to express thanks and 01 The totem represents the cultural features in Siraya.

02 The sacrificial activity “Calling of the Sea” Kabuasua 03 Silk cotton kapok path of Linchu Reservioir 04 Simple living of the tribe 05 A local painting is featured and embellished with tribal culture 06 Kabuasua historical residence

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gratitude to “Alitsu” and seek assurance that they will be able to maintain the traditional culture and heritage.

Originally called “Kabuasua,” Donghe Village is located near Dongshan District in Tainan City. The night sacrifice of the Alimu religion that they follow is a cultural tradition that was originally passed down by the Siaolong sub-tribe of the Siraya Pingpu people.

By 2013, night sacrifice had come to be recognized nationally by the Ministry of Culture as an important custom.

Every year on the fifth day of the ninth lunar month, the birthday of Alimu is commemorated. This has now become a major yearly event in Kabuasua.

The sacrificial activity of the “Calling of the Sea” is held in the “public sacrifice place” or on the farm. It begins around 1:00 p.m., and the villagers worship their ancestral spirits by preparing sacrificial products.

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first and most important indigenous groups. The tribe has led a simple agricultural existence. Supplemented by coastal fishing and hunting, they have maintained certain ceremonies and religious customs and many people have retained their consciousness of their Sirayan ancestry. Today a cultural revival is underway.

If you have an opportunity, you should come here for a visit and get to know more about the story of Siraya.

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Combining Religious Belief with Architecture and Aesthetics

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Beauty, the vigor of a flowering heart and open mind The Siraya National Scenic Area is situated in southern Taiwan, covering 16 rural districts on Tainan City’s east side and the Zhongpu Township and Dapu Township in Chiayi County.

Throughout Siraya’s long history, religious belief has been a cornerstone of its culture. It influences architectural design of buildings, as well as visual

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01 Da Sian Temple

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02 The scene of an endless stream of pilgrims worshiping and praying

Siraya an abundant area.

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Da Sian Temple, Bi Yun Temple and Baishui Stream of Baihe District The story was about the migration of a Buddhist statue. Canche Zen Master, carrying a small Buddhist statue, came from Fujian Province in China, across the sea to Taiwan and wandered around the island. When passing by Yanjing, he put aside the Buddhist statue and took a rest. When ready to go, he found that he could not 01

move the Buddhist statue and thought there must be a predestined relationship. Hence, he decided to settle down here and built a thatched cottage. Da Sian Temple was built here. It was formerly called “Old Yan.” Later on, Ying-Hsiang, the founder of the temple, who was a pious follower of Buddhism from Fujian, China, practiced Buddhism in Dasian Temple. He selected Da Sian for pursuing religious practice, reading, teaching and offering sacrifice to Guanyin. To show

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their appreciation, funds were raised and used as a donation for the construction of a temple - Bi Yun Temple. It was called “New Yan.”

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01 Two elegant stone lions sit on either side, in front of the gate.

Da Sian Temple is in the Guanzihling Scenic Area, which is famous for its hot spring, fire and water spring, Dasian Temple, Bi Yun Temple, and Baihe Reservoir. Bi Yun Temple sits mid-slope on

02 Bi Yun Temple sits against the Zhentou Mountain.

the Zhentou Mountain with green forests and a good view.

03 Sunset Scenery of Bi Yun Temple

Da Sian Temple’s main gate, Grand Dasiong Hall, Sakyamuni

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the inferno) Hall are built in sequence independently. The main

06 Carved beams and painted pillars in the Da Sian Temple are decorated with colored dragon patterns on a bright red background.

gate has a wall-door design. The roofing is built in the Japanese Style. The overall structure of the building was created in the Chinese traditional temple style of architecture. Bi Yuan Temple sits against Zhentou Mountain; in front of the gate, two elegant stone lions sit on either side.

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The Presbyterian Church is surrounded by Baihe Reservoir.

It is a peaceful place to relax mentally and physically, with green hills and clear waters. In 1871, a Scottish Presbyterian missionary came to Taiwan named William Campbell who served both Han Chinese and Taiwanese aborigines in the area. He wrote extensively on topics related to Taiwan and was also responsible for founding the island's first school for the blind. At that time, in order to defend religious faith, he suffered life-threatening encounters and great conflicts in addition to the hard work during 01

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meditation practices are techniques that encourage and develop concentration, clarity, emotional positivity, and an ability to view the true nature of things. Besides, you can also see a Wood Jade and its night view.

Chinshan Longhu Temple, located in Liujia District by Wushantou Reservoir, was built in 1665.

According to a legend, it was built by General Yong Hua Chen from the Ming Dynasty. With the mountains

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01 The Memorial Stone of Chaplain William Campbell 02 The Presbyterian Church of Baishui

rises in the east, the breeze gently blows and the moon

03 Chishan Longhu Temple is surrounded on three sides by water.

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Karma Kagyu Monastery and Zuozhen Church Karma Kagyu Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist temple (White Sect) located in Tainan City. Combining both Tibetan and Chinese Buddhism styles, it is one of a kind. In the Buddhist Monastery, the Buddha's Pagoda rises high above and is eye-catching to visitors even from a very far distance. Therefore, the neighboring mountain area is nicknamed “Pagoda Mountain.” If you have some free time to visit here, participating in the blessing rituals will enhance your luck. During autumn you can smell osmanthus fragrance, also known as “sweet olive.”

Zuozhen was the residence of Siraya; thus, many local residents continue the Siraya bloodline. Zuozhen Church has a history spanning over one hundred years and a footing in primitive tribal spiritual beliefs.

You can visit the “Luo Lai Shou Memorial Hall,” also called “Bama Pingpu Museum” next to Zuozhen Church. This Memorial Hall was established to commemorate the elder Luo Lai

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has Tibetan architectural style with embossment and sculpture with colorful drawing. The walls are painted in claret color and made of marble. It has a different style than the Karma Kagyu Monastery.

Yushan Baoguang Sacred Temple lies on a hillside in Nanhua District and is a 15-minute drive from Yujing. A majestic group of temples stand out by the highway. It is the southern headquarter of a religious group called Yiguandao. Its area is seven hectares with a four-story, northern Chinese architecture style edifice applying golden yellow to make it even more magnificent.

Dayuanman Temple belongs to the Red Sect of Lamaism. Lamas wear red robes and hats, so it is also known as the Red Sect or Dayuanman. It is the highest mental cultivation method. The building

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Xinhua Old Street is located on Zhongzheng Road, Xinhua District. It was a bustling commercial area and political center during the period of the Japanese occupation. Baroque-style buildings are spread throughout the area. There is a three-block stretch where almost every building follows this style. The facades are in great condition and really showcase the antiquity of the Japanese-era modernity. However, today Xinhua Old Street retains a modern ambiance. Both sides of the street are lined with shops and houses, brimming with highly visible Art Deco and baroque features. The thriving trade and coal mining business gave rise to many trading stores on the old streets.

The long-history Xinhua District and the surrounding area used to be the aborigines’ residence on Siraya plain, called Tavocan. During the Jiaqing Period of the Qing Dynasty, Tavocan was called Tavocan Zhuang. This area played its part as an

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important business development center. During the Japanese occupation period, Japanese people established the prefecture system due to local system reform. It was later called the Xinhua Prefecture in 1920.

After Taiwan restoration, Xinhua District was renamed Xinhua Township. In 2010, it was called Xinhua District after the combination of the provincial city of Tainan and Tainan County.

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The Government Office was moved, and there were plans to dismantle and rebuilt it as a parking lot. The local residents launched a campaign to preserve the building. In 2000, more than a thousand people used hemp ropes to move the office in order to preserve the original facade. The temporary address is now on Ming Sheng Road, in the plaza in front of the traditional market.

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01 Xinhua St., Yichang becomes the famous local spot in Xinhua Old Street.

02 The Campaign of Preservation for Xinhua St., Yichang

In 2002, it was moved to the original place and became a tourism information center with a coffee shop inside. It preserves local culture and heritages and was once voted the fourth most historic building in Taiwan.

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Aside from the old street, you can see a building designed in a modest classical style called the “Yang Kui Literature Memorial Museum.”

Yang Kui was born in Xinhua and was one of Taiwan’s best authors during the Japanese occupation period. Yang adamantly used his writing with socialist overtones as a voice for the weak. The Memorial Museum features Yang’s photographs, manuscripts, and other documents, as well as a book storehouse and a reading room, to preserve Yang’s research and literary works. The museum often hosts various art performances to promote a local atmosphere of art and culture.

If you visit the museum, you can see Yang’s works, pictures,and related documents which elaborate the details of his life, his beliefs, and accomplishments in society. The Memorial Hall allows those who come of age in that era to once again embrace their dreams, and it introduces young people today to the mission of literature as well as the ideals and suffering of an earlier generation.

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Travel Tips Ye Tao Yang Fang Resturant Ye Tao Yang Fang Restaurant is next to the National Xinhua Industrial Vocational High School. It is a story-based & garden-designed restaurant. The founder of this restaurant was very impressed by the loving couple Yang Kui and Yang’s wife, Ye Tao. Inside the restaurant you are able to see the story of Yang Kui and some literature documents. It offers a unique selection of food from the culture.

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Old Tainan Canal Consigned to History, Standing Still on the Mountain Across a cycle of sixty years The "Old Tainan Canal" is located in the Shanshang district of Tainan. It was complete in October, 1922 and was designed by a Japanese engineer. The canal was built in order to supply water in Tainan and as a means of preventing waterborne infectious diseases.

The source of water comes from the Zengwen Reservoir, which has all the facilities and equipment needed to draw, direct, treat and distribute the water. The canal has been operating for about 60 years. Later when the Wushantou Reservoir, Zengwen Reservoir and Tanding water purification plant were built, the Old Tainan Canal was no longer used to deliver water. The Old Tainan Canal then became a national historic spot and was approved as such by the Ministry of the Interior on the 29th of September, 2005.

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Creature Appreciation Countryside Ecology The wonderland of Siraya is a texture of mountains, rocks, water, forests and flowers.

Its varied geographic factors have provided perfect conditions that have allowed a number of unique things to develop here, such as the stunning badlands of Moon World, surf and turf creature fossils and the wonderful array of butterflies.

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The stunning surface of the badlands Caoshan Moon World is located in the Zuozhen district.

It is a terrain of slate-grey mud-stone that consists of sandstone and shale. It is also known as the “badlands.� Chalky soil makes it nearly impossible for vegetation to grow here. It feels as hard as rock when it is dry and becomes muddy after the rain. The rain washes and cuts the surface of the terrain, leaving geological features such as mountain sides, deep valleys and winding streams.

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It is an ideal place to appreciate sunrise,sunset and night scenery. The connected peaks of chalk soil hills and lake, piling up one layer beyond another. The boundless and majestic terrain of the Moon World is a geographic landscape unique to Zuozhen. It looks like a beautiful lake and mountain landscape. In winter, thorny bamboos wither and gradually turn yellow and then appear red in the following spring. March and April are the best months to observe this plant coloration.

If you come here, you will feel like you are looking at the Earth from the moon.

01 Thorny bamboos are interspersed among Caoshan Moon World.

02 An extraordinary view of ridgeline with a shepherd and goat herd 03 The gray mountain looks and feels like in a snow scene

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Er-liao – the first gleams of day Er-liao is a very famous sunrisewatching spot in Tainan for its location in Zuozhen. The sunrise-watching pavilion stands at an altitude of 185m and is among the top low-altitude sunrise and cloudwatching destinations. You can admire the unique view of “World of the Moon” badlands in the vicinity. The time of each sunrise, sunset and nightfall varies depending on the various seasons.

Spring is the best season to enjoy the sunrise in Er-liao. On a clear morning before the sky is fully dawn, you can stand on a high place to overlook the East and Central Mountain Range, which will emerge in the morning light. The light of the sun is emitted from the back of the mountain.

Layers of colors and lights put on a show and pierce the clouds and fogs of the chalk hills. The cirrostratus clouds are seen with gorgeous halos.

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01 Sunrise with dramatic colors in the sky 02 Filled with joy to see the sunrise 03 Photographers are careful to catch the pre-sunrise light.

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Discover the Secrets of the Rock Stratum in Cailiao Fossil Museum From ordinary to extraordinary, Cailiao Stream has the reputation of a world famous fossil area.

Fragmentary fossils of anatomically modern humans are constantly being found in Zuozhen District, Tainan, in fossil beds exposed by the erosion of the Cailiao River.

According to scientific research, millions of years ago, the area either bordered the sea or was in shallow waters. There are still many organic remains scattered around Zuozhen. They primarily feature fossils discovered in Zuozhen, including the Zuozhen Man’s skull fossil, as well as the remains of shells, alligators, sharks, coral, and mammals such as elephants, deer, and rhinoceroses. A large number of fossils have been unearthed, providing valuable resources for learning about the evolution of sea and land organisms, and the changes in Taiwan's geological formation and geography. Their importance has been acknowledged both locally and overseas, making Cailiao Stream a world famous fossil area.

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01 An introduction of rhinoceros sinensis hayasaka 02 The Fossil Museum displays numerous and varied fossils.

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04 Learning about the evolution of sea and land creatures through the fossil display 05 The appearance of Cailiao Fossil Museum is green; it is the special feature of the green architecture.

Fossil - the true evidence of creatures that existed in ancient times In order to protect this fossil site, Cailiao Fossil Museum was founded in 1981. The museum has an extensive fossil collection including the Zuozhen Man fossil, which dates back to the same era as the Upper Cave Man fossils of China. There are also fossils of sea and land animals. These are valuable for researching the evolution of land and sea creatures,and the geographical environmental changes. They make wonderful natural science teaching materials and unique life stories.

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Observe the Carefree Butterflies, Flying Happily in the Hong Ye Park Splendid park with butterflies Hong Ye Park (Red Leaf Park) also called Guanzihling Park is located near Guanzihling Hot Spring. It is famous as the largest maple reserve in Southern Taiwan. A park with hills of red maples, turning red during autumn with liquidambar

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formosana, it is both a wonderful scenic area and a natural observation site. When it comes to the end of winter and the beginning of spring, red cherry blossoms continue to turn red.

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the last few years, has grown nectar and native Siraya plants

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butterfly ecology, the highly popular “Butterfly Theme Park� event was initiated in 2010 and has continued to take place annually.

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Butterflies are reluctant to part from Guanzihling Hong Ye Park is 334 meters above sea level,located on the top of Guanzihling Hot Spring area. This area has become the best natural habitat for Euploea among Taiwan.

From the end of spring to the beginning of autumn, the butterflies can be best observed at the park. During summer time, special activities combined with ecology tours are offered. Through games and explanations, you come to realize that humans must cherish nature so that butterflies can also thrive. Then we may experience the awareness of environmental protection by having an opportunity to interact with butterflies in their natural environment.

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The farm was one of the residences of the Siraya Pingpu tribe.It is now a recreational and agricultural area operated with dedication by the Tainan City Farmers’ Association.

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Happiness & Joy Countryside Industries The land of Siraya is quite fertile, thanks to the rivers and streams which flow down from the mountains.

It is particularly rich in natural resources with lots of local products from the area.

Taste the mango, coffee, hot springs, lotus flowers, water chestnuts and plums as you journey Siraya.

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Summer Seduction with Tasty Mango Aiwen Mango is a large size with a high sugar content, succulent flesh and good taste.

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Relieve summer heat with the taste of abundant, sweet and juicy mangoes.

The most loved and sought-after fruit in the sweltering days of mid-summer in Taiwan is the mango. When May and June arrive, local mango varieties ripen and turn golden yellow. It is the best time to taste the

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abundance of sweet and fragrant mango ice or mango sorbet.

Most popular areas for planting mangos are located in the southern areas of Taiwan: Pingtung County, Kaohsiung City and Tainan City. Yujing is Taiwan’s biggest producer of mangoes, boasting a range of varieties and producing nearly 10,000 tons of mangoes each year.

The main exporting mango is Aiwen.

Yujing and Nanhua are known as the primary production areas for mangoes.

These last years, Japanese have been crazy for mangoes and this trend has swept the whole country. Take a bite of this sweet and refreshing fruit. Its aroma will linger in your mouth; it is intoxicating.

01 A plentiful harvest of mangoes 02 The picture shows “As a man sows, so shall he reap.”

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The Homeland of Aiwen Mango Aiwen is Taiwan’s most popular mango; it is big and plump and has a well-balanced, rounded shape.

In color it is bright with red and some golden-yellow.

It was first successfully grown right here in Yujing in 1962. The farmer, Mr. Zheng Han-zhi, is known as the “godfather of Aiwen.” A highlight to see is the first mango tree, which is now fifty years old. This tree was relocated to his sister’s place as a “new residence gift.” They tend to treat the tree as a family member; they cherish it as it brings them lots of memories. It is a 01

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Aiwen mango ripens June though July. That’is the reason why in Taiwan it's often called the "AppleShih". Its apple-red skin and rich aroma are its best features.Its fruit is soft, velvety with very little fibers and when juiced, it's very sweet. Its smooth texture and the intense fruitiness have won favor with many food connoisseurs. If you buy unripe mangoes, keep them at room temperature. They will continue to ripen at room temperature, becoming sweeter and softer over several days.

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Experience cold mango desserts!

When eating a mango, you can make it into sorbets, juice, pudding or eat mango with eggroll or plum preserve. No matter what you eat with it, it will turn into a nice flavor.

In order to promote the local features, Siraya National Scenic Area Administration has been working hard to design and produce several mango products and souvenirs, such as mango eggroll, dried mango with mullet roe flavor, mango sticky rice cakes and mango ice cream. It is strongly recommended that you plan a nice, relaxing journey to Douliu Mountain and Hutou Mountain and explore the sweet mangoes. It will be like falling in love again.

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Fruity smells merge with the aromas of coffee to arouse your appetite.

There is a trail between Dongshan district and Baihe district, called “Dongshan’s 175 Coffee Trail.” It brings a pleasant odor. Walking along the slope, you can see all sorts of trees in blossom alongside longan flower, coffee flower, lychee flower and honey orange flower. This place definitely attracts a lot of tourists for a worthwhile visit.

During the Japanese ruled period, Dongshan’s farmers grew Arabica coffee, regarded as the world’s best variety, with organic fertilizer. Those farmers carefully planted coffee and constantly learned new techniques. Coffee trees had been gradually adjusted to the temperature. Finally a unique and unparalleled Taiwan aroma emerged, “Dongshan Coffee,” which is now ranked as a premium quality coffee. Of course, the Dongshan district is promoted as one of the famous coffee

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Taiwan’s “Home of Coffee” Dongshan’s 175 Coffee Trail, also called the “home of coffee” because of its unique attraction to coffee lovers, has led to an abundance of high quality coffee. Not only does Dongshan offer excellent locally produced coffee, the area is also rich in sweet, green-skinned tangerines. If you are here, you can taste the distinctive coffee and delight in the fun of picking local fruits.

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Dongshan organic coffee is cultivated in a tropical climate, the northeast of Tainan; the temperature difference between day and night is right for cultivation.

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partnering with the Taiwan Tourism Bureau’s Siraya National Scenic Area Administration, Tainan City Government Agriculture Bureau and Tainan Dongshan Coffee Association. The catering arm offers consulting services and cooking classes to pass down its culinary know-how, including the preparation of coffee chicken, coffee pork spareribs, coffee pork tenderloin, coffee sausage, coffee chicken soup, and coffee rice pudding so everyone can follow the aroma of coffee.

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everywhere, clustered with longans.

The Dongshan longan is the most prominent in Taiwan. In between March and April, there is a large amount of flowers in bloom. At the same time, in longan orchards, longan flower honey is produced by hard-working bees. Around July and August, it is the harvest season of longan, also the best time to make dried longans.

They use age-old, traditional drying kiln methods to dry longans.

Thus, dried longans still maintain the original flavor. The Taiwanese baker Wu Pao-Chu earned the title of Master Baker in the bread category of the 2010 Bakery Masters competition (Les Masters de la Boulangerie) in France. He highly praises the Dongshan longan and uses them as a prestigious ingredient in his baked goods.

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Tea to strengthen your vitality and refresh your brain.

Greenskinned ponkans hung on the trees in the beginning of winter.

Take a trip through Dongshan’s 175 coffee trail during the wintertime. You can see a lot of orange trees with green skin ponkan, a variety of the tangerine. It is the Tainan’s specialty which has a green peel that is different from the cousin citrus of a more recognized orange hue. Farmers being busy picking, packing, and driving back and forth to the markets along the fruitful trail constitutes an interesting view.

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01 Fascinating night view of Guanzihling 02 Look at the whole view of Guanzihling down from the sky

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Soaking in the Healthy Mud Springs of Guanzihling Feeling relaxed and rejuvenated after soaking in hot mud springs

Appreciating the beauty of the mountains and the old streets The original discovery of Guanzihling Hot Springs took place since the Japanese colonial period and its development has been carried on for a century to date. After soaking in the springs, the whole body feels relaxed. You are also recommended to experience hiking activities in the area. There are guides to lead groups of tourists on walks through the lush scenery, the knotted hills and mountains. The whole area and atmosphere is truly enchanting. The Hotel Guanzihling, has a history of over 100 years. There is also the temple of Central Acalanatha, the fearsome pedestrian trail of about 300 steps and a wooden stairway to Lingding oak.

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Cherishing the past through the time tunnel There are two hot spring outcrops; one is around the Policeman Recreation Institution and the other under Huowangye Temple. Walk around the old streets in Guanzihling, experience the hot spring and observe the history which goes back over 100 years ago.

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Huowangye Sacrifice During the Japanese colonial period, Japanese soldiers stationed near here discovered Guanzihling Hot Springs and “The Water and Fire Cave.” According to the laws of nature, water and fire should be incompatible.

Nevertheless, due to the unique geology of this spot, natural gas escapes from the cliff face, and ignites to form an eternal flame. Spring water also gushes from fissures in the cliff, creating the paradoxical phenomenon of “fire in water and water in fire.” Japanese enshrined and worshipped Fudõ-myõõ, which is the full Japanese name for Huowangye. Thus, the residents erected the stone of Huowangye.

After the retrocession of Taiwan in 1945, the residents built the Huowangye Temple and remodeled the statue of Huowangye. The birthday ceremony is held on July 24th of the lunar calendar every year. Huowangye is regarded as a tutelary god for Guanzihling Hot Spring. It is 01

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In 2012, Siraya National Scenic Area Administration were working together with the hot spring communities to present a series of activities. One of the activities is the introduction of Huowangye Sacrifice.

It was mere a blend of Taiwanese and Japanese regarding their religions, cultures, and customs other than expressing their similarities.

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Cruising in the Lotus Village Blue sky, red lotus flowers and green leaves - what a magnificent picture!

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Baihe is situated in Tainan City, and with intensive planting in recent years it has become the largest producer of lotus seeds and lotus roots in all of Taiwan. It has earned itself the reputation as “Lotus Village.� The lotuses bloom most luxuriantly every summer, and at this time Baihe organizes a series of Lotus Festival activities to attract huge numbers of tourists. If you want to see lotus blossoms, you should make a one-day journey.

The three main iconic lotus areas for admiring the flowers are: Liantan, Dajhu, and Jhumen. The seemingly unending expanse of lotus fields provide some of the island's most unique farm scenery. You can observe farmers and peasants chatting whilst shelling lotus seeds. In winter, it is time to pick lotus roots for making lotus root starch. The dry lotus root starch is produced by using dry lotus roots as raw materials. The complex process comprises washing, triturating and drying in the sun.

01 Farmers busy picking the lotus flowers 02 Baihe produces the best quality in lotus seeds.

03 Lotus plants can be used in different cuisine and desserts.

04 Drying lotus root starch in the sun

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Boundless fun at a lotus banquet You can either take a stroll or ride a bike to admire the lotus flowers and their growing environment. Local farmers also promote their “royal Victoria,� the socalled giant water lily. It is well known for its huge circular leaves, which are often pictured with a small child sitting in the center as a demonstration of their size and strength.

During the Baihe Lotus Festival, the local farmers use the opportunity to promote both educational and recreational activities. You can experience activities such as storytelling by local elders and listen to how they describe the beauty of Baihe. You can experience the fun of picking lotus roots. You are also recommended to visit the Baihe Pottery Shop which is located in Cinei Villlage. It is the lotus flower art studio of local artist Lin Wen-yue. His expertise lies in creating ink paintings, pottery and traditional Taiwan pots. His works are quite varied, and his style reflects a strong local flavor and originality.

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01 Parent-child admiring lotus 02 Lin Wen-yue, the owner of Baihe Pottery Shop is one of the important local artists promoting the aesthetics of the Baihe Lotus.

03 The interior arrangements in the Baihe Pottery Shop 04 Children sitting in the center of “Victoria regia�

05 Baihe Lotus season attracts huge numbers of people to admire the flowers.

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Plum Blossom Blooms in the Dead of Winter, Symbols of Beauty and Longevity Plum Blossom Blooms with Great Passion in Meiling

Stroll Along the Path, Appreciate the Plum Blossom The plum blossom is in full bloom every year from December till January or February of the following year, the local sign of the coming spring. In Taiwan, appreciating the plum blossom during the winter season has become a grand tour event.

Meiling Scenic Area is situated on the hill in NanxiDistrict. In previous times, it was well-known for producing a special variety of bananas, and commonly referred to as “Banana Mountain.� Mass production eventually led to an agricultural recession; thus, the banana trees were replaced by plum trees. When the former vice president Xie Dongmin visited this place, he saw that the whole mountain was bursting with plum blossoms, and officially assigned its new name to Meiling (plum peak or plum hill). This is one of Taiwan's largest plum-growing areas.

Meifeng Ancient Trail was used as the main business path for product delivery between Nanhua and NanxiDistricts. The trail is gently sloped and easy to walk on. Between April and May, this is the ideal place to view millions of fireflies lighting up summer nights. Walking along the way there are scenic attractions.

01 Meifeng Ancient Trail 02 Along the Meifeng Ancient Trail, there is a big large-leaved banyan with twisted roots and gnarled branches. It looks spectacular.

03 Plum tree blossom

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Plums offer organic acids and several minerals.

Meiling is one of Taiwan’s largest plum-growing areas. As you appreciate the abundant blossoms, don’t miss out on the local dish – boiled chicken with salted plums.

In addition, Meiling Farm Food Center in Meiling Scenic Area manufactures various plum products such as preserved plums, crispy plums, plum tea, plum powder and plum extract.

Enjoy a visual and tasty trip in Meiling.

01 A delicacy of plum-infused meals 02 Sprinkling plum powder on various fruits makes them tasty.

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01 Picking red water chestnuts by boat 02 The sight of the farmers whilst collecting their harvest in the fields

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Collecting Red Water Chestnuts A smile of satisfaction and enjoyment while collecting red water chestnuts in the harvest season

Autumn is full of vitality in Guantian The main feature of autumn is the shedding of leaves from deciduous trees as they die and pave the way for the new growth of the following spring, symbolizing the new hope and new growth of spring. But not only is autumn a season of leaf shedding, it is also a season of mellow fruitfulness. In Guantian, Tainan, September and October mark the peak season for water chestnuts. The curved line of a water chestnut looks like a smile; it is thought of as the smiling vegetable, symbolizing the full vitality and warmth of autumn in Guantian. Water chestnuts thrive in water as aquatic plants, especially in swampy areas. It is important for a good yield to have sufficient depth of soil for good root growth. Guantian is at the foot of Wushantou Reservoir, consisting mainly of flat and irrigated land. The reservoir is a pool of running water, providing a perfect environment for water chestnuts. The water clarity and soil quality provide excellent conditions - the red water chestnuts are very, very tasty in Guantian.

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Pheasant-tailed jacanas are content in the happy environment.

Guantian is also well-known as the Pheasant-tailed Jacana zone which is open to the public year-round.

A large hide overlooks one of the ponds and there are always water birds to be seen, even if the Pheasanttailed Jacanas themselves are hard to spot. It became a matter of local pride so local volunteers did a lot of the work to convert the site, erecting fences and plant flowers and trees. Lotus,water chestnuts and a variety of other flora were propagated. In Tainan, after six years of effort, the number of Pheasant-tailed Jacana now exceeds two hundred. Tainan County in 1997 named the pheasant-tailed jacana as the Tainan County bird.

Pheasant-tailed Jacanas are beautiful and elegant resident birds in Taiwan. They are also known as the “limbo fairy” and the “water chestnut bird.” It is easier to find traces of them in the lotus fields and water chestnut ponds.

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01 Pheasant-tailed Jacana are also called the “limbo fairy."

02 The curved line of a water chestnut looks like a smile.

03 The air is filled with the aroma from stir-fried water chestnuts.

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The fragrance from the water chestnuts spreads everywhere in Guantian.

In the Japanese Colonial Period, this place was called Guantian Jhuang and has long since made a name for itself nationwide as Taiwan’s top producer of water chestnuts. All over Guantian you can see farmers out collecting their harvest, rowing their boats out in the fields in their full-body wet weather gear, and turning leaf after leaf to collect chestnuts.It is a picture of pastoral elegance.

Water chestnuts are frequently added to stir-fries, stuffing, and dumpling fillings for extra texture and a sweet flavor. When steamed, the outside covering becomes blackened and it tastes starchy, sort of like a potato.

Chinese herbalists believe water chestnuts can help sweeten the breath.

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Ten Gift Sets in Siraya Under the Siraya National Scenic Area Administration, taking advantage of the unpolluted industry-free environment

01 Mango Ice Cream 02 Siraya Creative Gift Sets

in Siraya, the local farmers have been cultivating chemicalfree, organic farm products. They began to work on the product image design and creative packaging. Currently, there are ten different fine quality farm products. Selected gift sets as follows: Yujing Fresh Fruit Ice Cream; Dried Mango; Chocolate-Covered Coffee Bean; Luffa Manual Soap; Dried Longan; Smoked Lamb; Dongshan Coffee; Honey; Plum Extract and Lotus Root Starch.

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01【Meiling Plum Extract】 Using Meiling plums and by ancient method, they wash the plums and then squeeze out the liquid. Then the extract is made by boiling down the liquid for about three days.

02【Handmade Baihe Lotus Root Starch】 Baihe is planting healthy organic lotus roots, and taking advantage of the ecological lotus products to produce handmade organic lotus root starch. It is made with no chemicals or bleaches.

03【Ternstroemia Honey】 Ternstroemia honey is the natural product of honeybees which is collect from the flowers. It is also called the “King of Honey.”

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04【Dried Mango】 The process of making dried mango is to cut the mangoes into thin slices. Then place them on an iron plate and bake for 16 hours, flipping them over constantly. It is called “mountain mullet roe.”

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05【Dongshan Coffee】 Dongshan coffee beans are selected with a distinctive aroma of coffee.

06【Dongshan Traditional Flavor, Dried Longan Done

by Drying Kilns】 With 160 drying kilns strip smoking for 5 days, the exposed flesh becomes the fragrance of blessing.

07【Yujing Fresh Fruit Ice Cream Gift Set】 Fresh fruit flavored ice cream, such as mango, banana or other flavors is made without dangerous artificial sweeteners.

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08【Chocolate-Covered Coffee Bean Gift Sets】 Coating the roasted Dongshan organic coffee beans in dark chocolate or white chocolate creates some original flavors.

Some tasty creations worth trying are: cappuccino, latte, cinnamomum cassia, lemon and strawberry.

09【Smoked Lamb Done the Ancient Way】 Lamb chops are combined with 13 kinds of herbs and simmered in an earthen jar. Then using rice husks to create smoke, the covered earthen jar sits in the mild heat outside for 24 hours. The result is an exquisitely fraganced dish.

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10【Luffa Manual Soap】 Take a handful of towel gourd vegetable sponge, and pour Dongshan coffee extract on it together with chamomile essential oil, longan honey, Guanzihling hot spring mud and luffa soap liquid. It will form a natural material shower sponge and soap.

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Siraya Travel Map - Fun Festivals

pring 【Viewing the Sunrise and Cloudy Sea at Er-Liao】Zuozhen District, Tainan (From January to December) All Year Round 【Wushantou Cherry Blossom】Guantian District, Tainan (From Mid-March to Mid-April) 【Commen Bomhax Flower】Baihe District, Tainan (From March to April) 【Meiling Tibouchina Julies】NanxiDistrict, Tainan (From March to April) 【Meiling Firefly Watching】NanxiDistrict, Tainan (Every year from April to the end of May) 【Abole Flower】Xinhua District, Tainan City (Every year from May to June)

ummer 【Baihe Lotus Blossoms Season】Baihe District, Tainan (Every year from the end of June to August; Open to publicfrom 5:00 am to 8:00 am) 【Mango Season】Nanhua District, Yujing District, NanxiDistrict, Zuozhen District, Tainan (Every year from June to July) 【Butterfly Theme Park】Hong Ye Park, Baihe District, Tainan (Every year from June to July) 【Dongshan Longan Season】Dongshan Distrct, Tainan City (Every year from June to July) 【Guanzihling Huowangye Sacrifice】Baihe District, Tainan City (Every year on July 24th of the lunar calendar)

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utumn 【Guantian Water Chestnut Festival】Guantian District, Tainan (Every year from September to October) 【Dongshan Coffee Festival】Dongshan District, Tainan (November) 【Dongshan Kabuasua Night Sacrifice】Dongshan District, Tainan (Every year from the fourth day (evening) to fifth day (late night) of the ninth lunar month) 【Liouchongsi Pingpu Night Sacrifice】Baihe District, Tainan (Every year from the fourteenth day (evening) to fifteenth day (late night) of the ninth lunar month) 【Fanzihtian Night Sacrifice】Guantian District, Tainan (Every year from the fourteenth day (evening) to fifteenth day (late night) of the tenth lunar month) 【Toushe Village Taizu Night Sacrifice】Danei District, Tainan (Every year from the fourteenth day (evening) to fifteenth day (late night) of the tenth lunar month)

inter 【Hot Spring Banquet Festival】Baihe District, Tainan (Every year from October to January) 【Dapu Siegongyuan Ceremony】Nanhua District, Yujing District, Nanxi District, Zuozhen District, Tainan (Every year from June to July) 【Creative Dapu Bike Festival】Dapu township, Chiayi County (Every year from November to December) 【Meiling Plum Trees Blossom】Nanxi District, Tainan (Every year from December to January) 【Dongshan Greet the Guanyin Buddha】Dongshan District, Tainan City (Every year on the tenth day of the first lunar month)

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Guide to Transportation Car The Siraya National Scenic Area encompasses much land between Tainan City and Chiayi County. From National Highway No. 3, there are 5 interchanges where you can exit to Baihe, Wushantou, Guantian, Shanhua, and Xinhua, and head toward many scenic spots.

TAIWAN HIGH SPEED RAIL 【Chiayi Station】No.168, Gaotie W. Rd., Taibao City, Chiayi County 【Tainan Station】No.100, Guiren Blvd., Guiren Dist., Tainan City www.thsrc.com.tw TAIWAN HIGH SPEED RAIL, 40663000 Customer Service Local 4066-3000, 40660000 Online Booking HSR BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) H31: Tainan City Government → National University of Taiwan → Tainan Airport → Tainan Metropolitan Park → HSR Tainan Station

Taiwan Railways Administration 【Tainan Station】No.4, Sec. 2, Beimen Rd., East District., Tainan City 701, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Customer Service: 06-2261314 【Xinying Station】No.1, Zhongshan Rd., Xinying District., Tainan City 730, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Customer Service: 06-2261314 Taiwan Railways Administration www.railway.gov.tw Customer Service: 0800-765-888, 02-2191-0096

Bus Tainan City Dynamic Bus Information System http://2384.tncg.gov.tw/TNWeb/Index.jsp?locale=zh_TW&agis=Yes Public Bus Transport Service 06-2230390 Dynamic Bus Information Voice Inquiry 06-2998484 Official Service Line of Tainan City Bus 06-2230390 Xingnan Bus Customer Service 06-2653121 Xingying Bus Customer Service 06- 6322513

Tainan City Dynamic Bus Routes provide transportation to Siraya National Scenic Area.

Green Line - Xingnan Bus @ Destination: Xinhua, Yujing, Nanhua, Shanshang, Zuozhen, Nansi,

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Green Line: Tainan-Yujing〔Voice Inquiry Code 100〕

Green 14: Xinhua-Jioucengling〔Voice Inquiry Code 114〕

Green 1:Xinhua-Shanhua Train Station〔Voice Inquiry Code 101〕

Green 20:Yujing Bus Station-Nansi-Yongxing drawbridge〔Voice Inquiry Code 120〕

Green 2:Xinhua-Shanhua- Shanshang〔Voice Inquiry Code 102〕

Green 21: Yujing-Gueidan Oil Field〔Voice Inquiry Code 121〕

Green 3:Xinhua-Kanxi-Shanhua Train Station〔Voice Inquiry Code 103〕

Green 22: Yujing-Meiling〔Voice Inquiry Code 122〕

Green 10:Xinhua-Shanshang (Pingyang Vil.)〔Voice Inquiry Code 110〕

Green 23: Yujing-Shuangsi New Community〔Voice Inquiry Code 122〕

Green 11:Xinhua-Minghe Vil.-Shanhua Train Station〔Voice Inquiry Code 111〕

Green 24: Yujing-Zengwen Reservoir-Administration〔Voice Inquiry Code 124〕

Green 12: Xinhua-Nanhua-Yushan〔Voice Inquiry Code 112〕

Green 25: Yujing – Dapu〔Voice Inquiry Code 125〕

Green 13: Xinhua-Ganglin-Zuozhen District Office〔Voice Inquiry Code 113〕

Green 27: Yujing-Nanhua〔Voice Inquiry Code 127〕

Yellow Line - Singing Bus @ Destination: Baihe, Dongshan, Sinying, Liouying, Liujia Yellow Line: Baihe-Sinying-Madou〔Voice Inquiry Code 500〕

Yellow 9: Sinying Terminal Station-THSR Chiayi Station〔Voice Inquiry Code 509〕

Yellow 1: Sinying-Liouying-Lioujia〔Voice Inquiry Code 501〕

Yellow 10: Houbi-Baihe-Liouchong River〔Voice Inquiry Code 510〕

Yellow 2: Sinying-Liouying-Lioujia-Wangye Temple〔Voice Inquiry Code 502〕

Yellow 11: Baihe-Cingshan〔Voice Inquiry Code 511〕

Yellow 3: Sinying-Liouying-Guoyihou〔Voice Inquiry Code 503〕

Yellow 12: Baihe-Guanzihling〔Voice Inquiry Code 512〕

Yellow 4: Sinying-Erchong River-Lioujia〔Voice Inquiry Code 504〕

Yellow 13: Baih-Guanzihling-Nanliao〔Voice Inquiry Code 513〕

Yellow 5: Sinying-Hongmaocuo-Siaying Yellow〔Voice Inquiry Code 505〕

Yellow 14: Baihe-Sancengci〔Voice Inquiry Code 514〕

Yellow 7: Sinying-Dongshan〔Voice Inquiry Code 507〕

Yellow 15: Baihe-Shaoancuo〔Voice Inquiry Code 515〕

Orange Line - Xingnan Bus @ Destination: Yujing, Danei, Guantian, Liuying Orange Line: Jiali-Madou-Shanhua-Yujing〔Voice Inquiry Code 400〕

Orange 5: Shanhua Train Station-Lioujia〔Voice Inquiry Code 405〕

Orange 1: Shanhua Train Station-Danei-Huanhu-Mengjheng〔Voice Inquiry Code 401〕

Orange 10: Aletheia University-Madou-Guantian-TNNUA〔Voice Inquiry Code 410〕

Orange 4: Shanhua Train Station-TNNUA-Wushantou Reservoir〔Voice Inquiry Code 404〕

Orange 20: Danei-Huanhu-Yujing〔Voice Inquiry Code 420〕

Tainan City Dynamic Bus Transfer Routes provide transportation to Siraya National Scenic Area.

Destination

Bus Routes

Destination

Bus Routes

Siraya Park

Green 1, Green 3

Chihshanyan

Orange 5, Orange 10, Yellow 1

Reservoir Area

Green 2, Green 10, Green 11

Tainan National University of the Arts Orange 4, Orange 10, Yellow 1

Hutobikou

Green 13

Wushantou Reservoir

Orange 4, Orange 10, Yellow 1

Singda Forest Farm

Green 13

Danei Tsou-Ma-LaI Farm

Orange Line, Orange 2

Dakeng Leisure Farm

Green 13

Ganglin Church

Green 13

Jioucengling

Green 14

Destination

Bus Routes

Liouchong River

Yellow 10

Baihe Reservioir

Yellow 12, Yellow 13

Guabzihling

Yellow 12, Yellow 13

Nablin

Green Line, Green 10, Green 11, Green 12

Zuozhen Fossil Museum

Green Line, Green 12

Nanxi Lutaoyang

Green 20, Green 22,Green 23, Green 24, Green 25

Jhuzihmen

Yellow 14

Syuankong Temple

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Yufong, Liantan

Yellow 15

Gueidan Hot Spring

Green 21

Dongshan Kabuasua

Yellow 7

Meiling Information Center

Green 22

Nanyuan Farm

Yellow 2

Meiling

Green 22

Jiangnan resort

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Zengwen Reservoir Administration

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Balaoye

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Dapu Chiayi Farm

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THSR Chiayi Station

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• The bus route information was gathered from the global web site “Tainan City Dynamic Bus Information” on January, 2014.

If you want to check the latest route and time table, please visit http://2384.tainan.gov.tw/TNWeb/2384.jsp

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Linfengying Station

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Liuying323k

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Baihe 311.7k

Baihe

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Nan Yuan Garden Resort Farm

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Zengwen Reservoir

Kanding Fuan Temple

Dapu

Shilong Forest Ground

Zhonglun Yunshui River Hot Spring

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Dongkou Camping Area

18

Rhinoceros Beetle Leisure Farm

Yunshui Information Center

Feng Shan Ecology Garden

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Siraya National Scenic Area Administration

Fairy Lake Leisure Farm

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Liouchongsi Tribe Wing On Golf Country Club

Jianshanpei Jiangnan Resort

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南90

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Zhongpu Visitor Center

To Zhuqi

Shuishang system 300.5k

Zhongpu 297.5k

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Baihe Pottery Shop

Chiayi 32k

Dongshan Service Area319.9k

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Yufeng Green Tunnel Linchupi

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82

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99

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172

Xinying288.4k

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Shuishang 25k

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Chishan Longhu Temple (Chishan Longhuyan) Hatta Yoichi Memorial Park

Danei

84 Toushe Tribe

Zuozhen Church Karma Kagyu Monastery

Tainan (Shalun) station To Tianliao

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Lutaoyang Jiang Family Heritage

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Tsengwen Youth Activity Center

Hutou Mountain

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Caoshan Moon World

Er-Liao Pavilion

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Douliu Mountain

Zuozhen Moon World Travel Service Center

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Xuankong Temple

Breeze Valley Art Village

Zuozhen

Dakeng Leisure Farm

Longqi

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Siraya Green valley

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Tainan Golf Course Hutoupei Reservoir Xinhua National Botanic Garden

Guanmiao357k

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Xinhuaduan15.5k

Tsai Liao Fossil Museum 20 Tainan City Museum of Natural History

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Tsoumalai Farm

Nan Pao Golf Country Club

Guantian system 334.9k

Chia Nan Golf Course

Shanshang Old Tainan Canal

Shanhua340.2k

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Xinhua Old Street

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Tainan327.4k

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Dutou 26k

Guantian

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Juguang Pottery Shop

Xinhua system 347.2k 3

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Ecology Tourist Spot Hot Spring

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Publisher / Liao, Yuan-Long Scheme Makers / Wang, Wen-Chieh Lin, Chih-Han Lin, Chen-Ya Wu, Che-Hung Executors / Chang, Li-Chun Chen, Yi-Ju Publishing Unit / Siraya National Scenic Area Administration, Tourism Bureau, MOTC Address / No.1-1, Xiancao, Baihe Dist., Tainan City 732, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Planning and Printing / Shun cheng Creative Marketing CO., LTD. Project Director / Hsu, Wei-Chun Planning Writer / Yeh, Li-Tzu Art Designer / Chang, Li-Lan English Translator / Chen, Chun-Fu (Hoffman Chen) English Proofreader / James Adam Dennis Zhuang, Si Han Publication Date / December 2014 ISBN / 978-986-04-3066-0 GPN / 1010400005 Price / NT $200 Copyright Authority / All copyright and other proprietary notices contained in this material are the property of [ tourism bureau motc].If you want to copy or make use of the whole or any part of this publication you are required to seek authority and permission to do so from the Siraya National Scenic Area Administration, Tourism Bureau, MOTC.

English Translator / Chen, Chun-Fu (Hoffman Chen) Educational Background •Ed.D. in TESOL, Durham University, England, UK •M.A. in TESOL, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, UK Current Job •Assistant Professor of Dept. of Tourism English at WuFeng University Working Experience •Chairman of Dept. of Tourism English at WuFeng University •Chairman of Dept. of Applied English & Language Teaching Center at WuFeng University •Adjunct English Instructor at National Chayi University •An advisor for involvement in the Cave e-Training Occupation Development

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English Proofreader / James Adam Dennis Educational Background •BA in Marketing, University of Georgia Current Job •Schoolhouse Language Center, Tainan Branch Working Experience •He worked as an English Teacher and had some English teaching experience in cram schools •An English Teacher worked as a professional Specialist teacher of Dept. of Tourism English at WuFeng University (He taught some business English courses, English Proficiency Courses and an English Summer Camp)

English Proofreader/ Zhuang, Si Han Educational Background •University of Sheffield – MA in Translation Studies Current Job •Lecturer in Chaoyang University of Technology •Freelance Translator Working Experience •2003~2011 Translator in Job Deluxe Trans Cooperative •2010~2011Moderator of lecture course of English and American Movies in National Taichung University of Science and Technology •2009 Speaker of ‘How to write English resume’ in National Taichung University of Science and Technology

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