Summer Vacation in Liuqiu
Michella Jade Weng, Host:
Hi everyone. Welcome to
Time for Taiwan. My name
is Michella Jade Weng.
White sandy beaches, interesting
looking giant coral formation
and just 14 kilometers
off the coast of Pingtung's
Donggang, today we're
headed to Liuqiu!
A
short, 30-minute ferry
ride later, Liuqiu
and its crystal clear
waters appear before
visitors. At 6.8 square
kilometers, this is
one of the largest
coral islands in the
world, now a major
tourist spot for young
travelers.
Along
the coast, you can
see people playing
on white, sandy beaches
and gazing at coral
formations several
meters high, like
this one, called the
Vase Rock.
Michella
Jade Weng, Host:
Where there's coral,
there are usually
some pretty nice looking
underwater organisms.
And you can get a
closer look by going
scuba diving!
You
can join short snorkeling
tours to get a glimpse
of underwater life
here, including coral,
sea urchins and all
kinds of fish. Prices
start at NT$200, which
is quite affordable,
but of course, the
more you spend, the
better the equipment,
guide and experience
will be.
Michella
Jade Weng, Host:
Where there's coral,
there's usually some
pretty interesting
looking underwater
organisms. You can
get a closer look
by going scuba diving.
Made
from deep fried, thinly
sliced sweet potatoes
and thick sugar syrup,
these crispy squares
can be bought all
over Taiwan, but they
are rarely handmade.
Mrs Lee has been making
these for over 30
years, and now her
grandson is taking
over the business,
to keep the tradition
alive.
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There
are a few other snacks
people like to try
when they're here,
like these fried and
glazed braided bread
sticks, and steamed
rice cakes with meat
sauce and taro or
pumpkin.
Though
once completely depopulated
following a massacre
during the Dutch colonial
era in the 17th century,
Liuqiu is now a favorite
destination among
young people with
a limited budget.
