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MARASI YACHTS | YOUR DESTINATION<br />
Your lifetime vacation<br />
can be in Taiwan!<br />
Food, culture, fantastic nightlife, an affordable<br />
rate of exchange and friendly people, Taiwan<br />
is a small island that packs a big punch!<br />
Taiwan is a breathtaking island which<br />
is a host to a variety of terrain such as<br />
green mountains with rich flora and<br />
fauna, sea, natural hot springs and a lake<br />
surrounded by fo<strong>res</strong>ts. A nature lover or<br />
a shopaholic, a foodie or an adventure<br />
seeker, Taiwan is perfect for all…<br />
Scenic attractions…<br />
Sun Moon Lake, a major tourist<br />
attraction located in Yuchi Township,<br />
is the only natural big lake in Taiwan.<br />
It is named after its sun and moonshaped<br />
lakes—which are encircled by<br />
breathtaking green mountains.<br />
Taiwan has eight national parks<br />
which have a variety of topographic<br />
landscapes like volcanic craters, deep<br />
slopes, lakes, white corals and shell<br />
beaches.<br />
Located between Taipei and Keelung,<br />
in the town of Wanli, is Yehliu Geopark<br />
where tourists can enjoy the scenic<br />
beauty of the naturally formed rocks,<br />
stretching approximately 1,700 meters<br />
into the ocean.<br />
Thrills for the adventure<br />
seekers…<br />
The island offers excellent conditions<br />
for a range of activities like mountain<br />
biking, kayaking, paragliding and<br />
surfing. Thanks to an extensive network<br />
of national parks, scenic areas and fo<strong>res</strong>t<br />
<strong>res</strong>erves, Taiwan also offers hiking<br />
and trekking.<br />
With its hilly terrain and extensive<br />
trail network, Taiwan is the world’s top<br />
mountain biking destination.<br />
Shop till you drop…<br />
The massive upscale mall in Taipei 101<br />
is home to luxurious brands. A haven<br />
for fashion lovers, Zhonxgiao E Road<br />
is where the huge SOGO department<br />
sto<strong>res</strong> offers majority of international<br />
brands; and small alleys bursting with<br />
top notch retailers at affordable prices.<br />
Taiwan’s night markets also offer<br />
fantastic deals on fashionable clothes,<br />
bags, shoes and other accessories.<br />
E-Visa<br />
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs<br />
(MOFA) of Taiwan has expanded its<br />
e-visa program and included nationals<br />
from 6 Gulf Cooperation Council<br />
countries. The six GCC countries<br />
include Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar,<br />
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab<br />
Emirate from the Middle East.<br />
36 APRIL - MAY 2017