The wonders of Taiwan

From temples and towers in Taipei to gorges and forests

2. February 2026
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Kategorien: Taiwan | WideOyster Magazine
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Categories: Taiwan | WideOyster Magazine
The owner of the Sheng le tea plantation, Xiu-Mei, demonstrates the manual harvesting of tea leaves from her Alishan black tea.
The owner of the Sheng le tea plantation, Xiu-Mei, demonstrates the manual harvesting of tea leaves from her Alishan black tea.
2 Min.A capital city full of magnificent temples, surrounded by lush jungle. Deep gorges with rushing rivers and breathtaking views over tea plantations and seas of clouds. Dark forests with centuries-old giant trees – Taiwan is all this and much more.

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