Sunflower

Sunflower, originally uploaded by RayRayPlay.

Large fields of sunflowers are common sight in Taiwan.

Shose

The "Shose" store!, originally uploaded by brandknewme.

Some of the spelling errors you see are purely mistakes, but sometimes you just have to think if they do it on purpose. Anyhow, English speakers will stumble on some tasty mistakes.

Singing politician

when mid-aged Ma met young LeeHom, 2007/11/20 pm19:56:13, originally uploaded by *dans.

Mr. Ma is such a lovable character, it is beyond my comprehension where he gets all his positive energy. If this man is elected as the president of Taiwan, then a new age is coming upon the island.

Classic painting

雲霧台北 ( city in cloud and mist ), originally uploaded by Jerome Chen.

Chinese history has long tradition. This photograph has been taken during year 2007. It shows clearly the visual legacy of Chinese painters.

Taiwan flag

Taipei 101, originally uploaded by Eric Nicholas.

Taiwan has a long-standing quarrel with mainland China. China claims Taiwan as part of the country, while Taiwan firmly states to be a separate island. Displaying the Taiwan flag always brings up a tension between the straits.

Tamed nature

Bridge, originally uploaded by CW Images.

Taiwan is full of beautiful sceneries, but for some they might be overly developed. You see, Taiwanese like to get inside the painting, they do not settle for mere glance, therefore bridges, trails, cable trams, stairs and roads lead right into the middle of the beauty. Is it pristine nature then?

Old man and the sea

lonely fishman, originally uploaded by Petit Ming.

Ocean is not far no matter where you are in Taiwan. Easy access to water makes fishing a popular pastime.

Colourful design tradition

新埔義民廟, originally uploaded by lancelote.

Chinese culture is full of shapes and colours, temples are the best place to see traditional architecture.

Not quite China?

DSC_0655, originally uploaded by Joe Turner Lin.

This image, the massive attack of colours and noise, is what many think of when thinking of Asia at night. Taiwan is part of Asia, but is it part of China?

Alley

, originally uploaded by Lainmoon.

Take a step or two from that main road and instead of shopping centers you will see this.

Paragliders in Taiwan

Trip Around Taiwan 012, originally uploaded by amyliagrace.

Every island has lots of wind and Taiwan is not an exception. Taiwan also has lots of mountains, which creates perfect conditions for paragliders.

Jungle attack

Banyan wall - 2, originally uploaded by Forever28.

Taiwanese plants can be quite aggressive. Remember to treat them well, otherwise they just might get mad.

Taiwan beautiful island

07_1208_090107, originally uploaded by halo_lin.

You probably think that this picture is from some paradise island, eh? Well, Taiwan is one, you better remember that.

Magical forest

DSC_6867, originally uploaded by king.f.

Although hidious buildings have conquered most of the flat land from forests, there are still some magnificent old forest on mountain slopes, which are too difficult for man to crop.

Angel of Taipei

2007-11-14_Tai_TPE_044, originally uploaded by Street Hound.

Taipei's bustling streets offer masses to look at.