Northern Taiwan
Northern Taiwan, as its name suggests, is the northmost region of Taiwan. It is the political and financial centre of Taiwan. It is also the country's main hub of technological development. Though it is not as scenic as the other regions of Taiwan, it is the most frequently visited region by travellers. The country's capital, Taipei, is also located here.
Regions
Hsinchu County
Although the county has many beautiful mountain areas, the area of Hsinchu is best known for the IT and semiconductor industry in neighbouring Hsinchu City.
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Other destinations:
- ð Shei-pa National Park (éŠéļååŪķå Žå) - a beautiful park spanning a mountain range
- ð Smangus (åļéĶŽåšŦæŊ) - a remote area inhabited by an aboriginal tribe and famous for its ancient cypress trees.
- ð Zhenxibao (éŪčĨŋå Ą) - a village in the mountains with peach farms and giant cypress trees
- ð Neiwan
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Get in
The main international gateway to Taiwan is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in, obviously, Taoyuan. Taipei Shongshan Airport is another option for domestic and regional flights, especially for people coming in from Eastern Taiwan and the PRC.
Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) is the main link to the rest to Central and Southern Taiwan, with stops in the major cities. Other rail services can be better for getting to and/or from less well known areas, or for saving money.
Get around
THSR and regular trains serve the region with a comphrehensive network.
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