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How can you prepare for the intermittent rain in Taiwan this week? Explore Hidden Gems

1. The Cool Passage of Caoling Tunnel

Gongliao District, New Taipei City, Taiwan

This quiet cycling path was once Taiwan's longest railway tunnel, built under Japanese colonial rule and now a cool, damp passage through history.

2. Anping's Tree-Swallowed Warehouse

Anping District, Tainan, Taiwan

An abandoned 19th-century warehouse in Tainan has been almost entirely consumed by banyan trees, creating a living, breathing ruin.

3. The Green Tunnel of Sicao Mangroves

Annan District, Tainan, Taiwan

Take a silent punt boat ride through a 'mini Amazon' formed by ancient mangroves, once a vital port for salt and sugar trade.

4. Daxi Old Street's Baroque Facades

Daxi District, Taoyuan, Taiwan

Stroll through a street lined with meticulously preserved Baroque-style shophouses, built by wealthy merchants during the Japanese colonial era.

5. Beigang Chaotian Temple's Enduring Spirit

Beigang Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan

This 300-year-old temple, the spiritual heart of Mazu worship in Taiwan, has been meticulously rebuilt multiple times after natural disasters.

6. Wulai's Atayal Cultural Rhythms

Wulai District, New Taipei City, Taiwan

Discover the vibrant culture of Taiwan's Atayal indigenous people amidst natural hot springs and scenic waterfalls.

7. Sanyi's Wood Sculpture Mastery

Sanyi Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan

Explore a town dedicated to the art of wood carving, where local artisans transform fallen trees into intricate masterpieces.

8. Taipei's Oldest Grand Museum

Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan

Housed in a grand Japanese colonial-era building, Taiwan's oldest museum holds a treasure trove of the island's natural history and indigenous artifacts.

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