The cormorant is a large water bird with black plumage. It has a wingspan of about 100 centimeters form the Ussuri River region of Siberia and the northern-east region of China fly spend about five months in Kinmen; they do not embark on their return journey to the breeding grounds until April the following year. The cormorant is equipped with webbed feet, a strong bill, easily wet-able feathers and a special flexible pouch on its throat, making the bird an efficient catcher of fish. Highly gregarious, the cormorants like to feed and roost in large numbers. They also fly in line formations. Every year the entertaining antics and sheer number of these birds attract many visitors, both domestic and abroad, to Kinmen.

The cormorant is a large water bird with black plumage. It has a wingspan of about 100 centimeters form the Ussuri River region of Siberia and the northern-east region of China fly spend about five months in Kinmen; they do not embark on their return journey to the breeding grounds until April the following year. The cormorant is equipped with webbed feet, a strong bill, easily wet-able feathers and a special flexible pouch on its throat, making the bird an efficient catcher of fish. Highly gregarious, the cormorants like to feed and roost in large numbers. They also fly in line formations. Every year the entertaining antics and sheer number of these birds attract many visitors, both domestic and abroad, to Kinmen.

The cormorant is a large water bird with black plumage. It has a wingspan of about 100 centimeters form the Ussuri River region of Siberia and the northern-east region of China fly spend about five months in Kinmen; they do not embark on their return journey to the breeding grounds until April the following year. The cormorant is equipped with webbed feet, a strong bill, easily wet-able feathers and a special flexible pouch on its throat, making the bird an efficient catcher of fish. Highly gregarious, the cormorants like to feed and roost in large numbers. They also fly in line formations. Every year the entertaining antics and sheer number of these birds attract many visitors, both domestic and abroad, to Kinmen.

Mankind's pure land, the land embraces you...

Mankind's pure land, the land embraces you...

Green Island, located in the Pacific Ocean, is mysterious and quiet. The island is formed by the volcanic eruptions. The whole island is full of hills, and there are coral reefs spreading in the ocean which surrounds the island. Owing to two forces weathering and ocean waves. These landscapes show various seashore scenic views. Green Island is early called "Fire-Burned Hill," which goes through 5 phases of volcanin activities. This kind of activities makes Green Island have its own specific beauty. The Jhaorih Hot Springs are fed by seawater and underground water heated by its volcanic lava of Green Island. The Jhaorih Hot Springs is one of the three saltwater hot springs in the world along with the springs on Kyushu island of Japan and Sicily in Italy.

Green Island, located in the Pacific Ocean, is mysterious and quiet. The island is formed by the volcanic eruptions. The whole island is full of hills, and there are coral reefs spreading in the ocean which surrounds the island. Owing to two forces weathering and ocean waves. These landscapes show various seashore scenic views. Green Island is early called "Fire-Burned Hill," which goes through 5 phases of volcanin activities. This kind of activities makes Green Island have its own specific beauty. The Jhaorih Hot Springs are fed by seawater and underground water heated by its volcanic lava of Green Island. The Jhaorih Hot Springs is one of the three saltwater hot springs in the world along with the springs on Kyushu island of Japan and Sicily in Italy.

East Coast National Scenic Area is located netween the eastern side of Coast Mountain and Pacific Ocean. The specific scenes of mountains and rivers, the primitive tribes, various recreation activties and rich agricucltural and fishing specialties, mutually interlace its charming grace. These scenic spots, like the rainforests along both sides of the bank of Siouguluan River, Shihtiping, Sansiantai and the coral reef groups in Siaoyeliou, are also considered one of the most precious ecological landscapes in Taiwan. As to human aspect, Amis Tribe is the largest aboriginal group in the East Coast. Rich and valuable aboriginal culture has remained till now by them. The prehistoric culture has started since 50 thousand years ago. Every growing phase, including Old Stone Age, New Stone Age, and Iron Age, has left rare and treasuring prehistorical relics.

East Coast National Scenic Area is located netween the eastern side of Coast Mountain and Pacific Ocean. The specific scenes of mountains and rivers, the primitive tribes, various recreation activties and rich agricucltural and fishing specialties, mutually interlace its charming grace. These scenic spots, like the rainforests along both sides of the bank of Siouguluan River, Shihtiping, Sansiantai and the coral reef groups in Siaoyeliou, are also considered one of the most precious ecological landscapes in Taiwan. As to human aspect, Amis Tribe is the largest aboriginal group in the East Coast. Rich and valuable aboriginal culture has remained till now by them. The prehistoric culture has started since 50 thousand years ago. Every growing phase, including Old Stone Age, New Stone Age, and Iron Age, has left rare and treasuring prehistorical relics.

Taiwan, with its rich and varied terrain and complex ecosystem is natural masterpiece. Several national parks have been established since 1982 and the natural and cultural resources of Taiwan have been preserved through them. These national parks also provide an educational environment for people to learn in. Taiwan is a natural, pristine and majestic green land full of life. The protection of national parks quarantees that the beauty of Taiwan. "Ilha Formosa," can be passed down to future generations.