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Taiwan’s road system is extensive and well-maintained. Combined with magnificent scenery it is a wonderful place for cycling. Cycling around the island of Taiwan provides for a convenient and enjoyable itinerary. The Taiwan Cycling Festival consists of a series of activities that combine the tourism and transportation resources of many locations. Cyclists come from near and far to enjoy a diversity of cultural characteristics, as well as Taiwan’s beautiful mountains, towns, and rivers.

The Sun Moon Lake Fireworks Festival features the arts, music, sports, leisure, and local industry and culture. It revolves around two main events: Come!BikeDay and a large-scale outdoor concert accompanied by a fireworks display. The events attract many visitors.

Nantou has eight major tea regions and is Taiwan’s main tea producing area. Through exhibitions, sales fairs, and performances, tourists can experience and learn about tea. Several large-scale themed activities are also held. These include tea parties, picnics, and other gatherings for thousands of people. These events help promote Nantou’s diverse and rich tea culture.

The "Yunlin International Puppet Theater Festival" includes diverse activities, such as the opening concert, closing-Golden Palm Award Ceremony, performances by living national treasures, oral dialogue creative competitions, and artists’ trip with the puppets.

The Kunshen Wangye's Salt for Peace Festival combines sandflat landscapes with local traditional “Wangye belief” culture. The region’s unique salt culture is the focus of the event. Visitors to the festival can gain a better understanding of Taiwan's folk beliefs and salt industry culture.

ART TAIPEI, Taipei International Art Fair, invites galleries from home and abroad to participate in its exhibition every year. The sharing of important works promotes the arts and national collections.

The "Taiwan's Rice Heaven-Tianzhong Marathon" began in 2012. It is popular with both local and foreign runners, and is rated as one of the top three classic races in Taiwan.

In the Amis language, "pasiwali" means “going to the east.” The sun rises in the east, and many of Taiwan’s indigenous people were born in the eastern part of the island. This was why the festival was named “Pasiwali.” It features the music of indigenous peoples from Taiwan and abroad. In addition to song and dance performances, the festival offers visits to tribal buildings and open-air markets. The festival allows visitors to learn about and enjoy the multicultural features of the indigenous peoples.

The Gaillardia Islands Penghu Cross-sea Marathon is the first of its kind using outer islands. The route never double-backs on itself, and no A to B hops are made. This route has been certified by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and AIMS. Special foods and creative cheerleading teams along the route allow runners to deeply experience the beauty of Penghu.

Taiwan is home to more than 686 bird species, or about 7% of the world’s total. The Yunjianan Coastal Area in southwest Taiwan is blessed with a rich geography and ecology, including lagoons, alluvial sandbars, and salt pan wetlands. This provides a welcoming environment for birds to live and breed. The most famous are the rare Black-faced Spoonbills. The Yunjianan area is home to about 70% of the world’s population of these birds. The Taiwan International Bird Watching Marathon is a 24-hour non-stop exciting and interesting bird chasing event that crosses mountains and seas. It has become a bucket-list event for leading global birdwatching enthusiasts.