Taiwan

DVD. Globe Trekker. Hong Kong and Taiwan are two islands inextricably linked by their huge neighbor. Modern metropolises full of eastern traditions, they're forging forward in the 21st century as China's little dragons. Traveler Megan McCormick begins her journey in Hong Kong, looking out at the incredible skyline from Victoria Peak. She then takes in the contrasts of the city, before taking the ferry to...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Although the exterior of the Lungshan Temple may appear to be somewhat modest, the sanctuary is one of the most well known architectural landmarks of the Taiwanese town of Lukang. Built in the eighteenth century this Buddhist sanctuary on the San Min Road is not only the oldest temple in Lukang but also the oldest in the whole of Taiwan....

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Located close to the coast, the former Taiwanese capital of Tainan is both historically and culturally one of the country's most fascinating cities. Fort Provintia dates back to the time when the Dutch ruled the city. In the 17th century the fort was located on the waterfront and in those days passing ships were strictly observed. The Kuang Kung Temple...

DVD. Vista Point. 26 Minutes. Taipei is a pulsating metropolis in the north of the South Asian island state of Taiwan, a land of gods, spirits and temples. With around three million inhabitants it is the largest city in Ilha Formosa, a beautiful island that is located a hundred and thirty kilometres from the Chinese mainland. The famous Grand Hotel is the most impressive building...

Weekend Explorer. 35 Minutes. Episode Highlights Although people around the world are familiar with products "Made in Taiwan," few are familiar with the actual island. Portuguese Explorers arrived here in 1517 and called it Isla Formosa, Beautiful Island. Come along as we experience the vibrant beat of the capital city of this "Little Asian Tiger," thrill at the athletic feats of a Chinese Opera, hike...

DVD. 7 Days. 52 Minutes. Taiwan, the Beautiful Island or, `Ilha Formosa: 'a land of gods, spirits and temples - an island at the end of a rainbow!This south east Asian island is separated from the Chinese mainland by the Formosa Strait that at its narrowest point is a 130 kilometers wide. Taipei is a pulsating metropolis in the north of the island in which...

DVD. Cosmos Global Documentaries. 52 Minutes. Taiwan is an island of gods, ghosts and pagodas with an abundance of legendary treasures and a cultural inheritance that can still be seen in all its age-old splendour. Numerous of its sanctuaries reflect the traditional culture of China and in contrast to the People's Republic, here Chinese culture has been extremely well preserved. With around two and a...

Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes. In the language of the Ami, an indigenous people of Taiwan, Taroko means `beautiful', a word that most certainly describes the famous Taroko Gorge that is to be found on the East West Cross Island Highway, a truly exceptional panoramic route. Magnificent waterfalls plunge down the rock walls of the Gorge while the high mountains of the Taroko National Park provide...

DVD. On Tour. 26 Minutes. Located in the centre of Taiwan is the legendary Alishan Forest Railway that is extremely popular with both railway enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The starting point of the fascinating journey into the rainforests and mountain world of Taiwan is Chiayi. When visiting Chiayi it is a must to visit the authentic marketplace in which there is just about everything....

Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes. The pathless mountain region of Alishan, in the heart of Taiwan, is famous for its magnificent forests and huge cypress trees. As though in a fairy-tale world, the roots of the giant trees spread like mystical tentacles across the ground. According to legend, two sisters killed themselves by drowning in the 'Pond of Two Sisters' due to their unhappiness caused by...

Weekend Explorer. 35 Minutes. Episode Highlights Portuguese Explorers arrived in Taiwan in 1517 and called it Isla Formosa, Beautiful Island. Still today, there is a beautiful wild side to Taiwan that few people even know exists. Come along as we travel down the east coast of Taiwan and experience a beautiful temple overlooking the Pacific Ocean, tour the steep high marble cliffs of spectacular Taroko...

Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes. In the north of Taiwan, close to the second largest harbor in Keelung, is one of the world's greatest natural wonders. Due to its bizarre rock formations, Yehliu Park provides visitors with scenery that could be from a distant planet. But the polymorphic shapes of the rock are not extraterrestrial but the result of an ancient process that dates back several...