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By TraNews Reporter Wu, Guan Lin YILAN COUNTY, Taiwan (TraNews) - The cold weather is about to conquer by warm sunshine. Guishan Island in Yilan County has reopened on March 1 and is now available for tourists to apply access to the island.

The Inspieration of Shopping and Try Local Taiwanese Food By TraNews Reporter Li, Chuan Gue TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan (TraNews) - It is hard to use words to describe the art in Taiwan. It is harder to see through specific feature when you visit a spot. However, the Art Museum District in Taichung attracts many people coming ot experience the beauty of the place. Due to the city development plan, the area will not remain the same after 10 years.

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