Children enjoy a clear afternoon flying kites amongst the rape blossoms in eastern Taiwan.

An outdoor concert in a field of sunflowers adds to the delight of a beautiful summer day.

The Dajia Matsu Pilgrimage Procession is held during the third month of the lunar calendar.

Massive rocks, deep pools, and pouring falls define Bamboo Mountain's Taiji Gorge.

The Tao people strike aggressive poses and make ferocious faces to drive away evil spirits and ensure the safety of new boats at a traditional boat launching ceremony on Orchid Island off the southeastern coast of Taiwan. (By Mei Jhih-jian)

Dressed in traditional finery, a young member of one of Taiwan’s aboriginal groups prepares to take part in a tribal festival.

A religious activity held in Taiwan.

The seventh month of Taiwan's lunar calendar marks Ghost Month, when offerings such as this paper carp are set aflame as part of the ceremonial burning of Wang Ye boats to drive away evil spirits.

Throngs of worshippers visit Fengtian Temple in Chiayi County to pray for good fortune.

Farmers from Hualien County’s Fuli Township harvest daylily flowers in the early morning on the slopes of Sixty Stone Mountain.

Once known as the “Golden City,” the mountain settlement of Jinguashih in northern Taiwan sparkles peacefully under the night sky.

Winter snow stays as late as April or May on the slopes of Taiwan's highest peak, Mount Jade, which is also known as the "snowy mountain of the tropics".

Cherry-blossom season on Mount Ali brings heart-warming color to the mountains and draws visitors from home and abroad.

Basalt pillars in the Penghu Archipelago rise majestically, glowing in the sunset light.

The busy fishing port of Nanfang’ao is major base of operations for Taiwan’s deep-sea fishing fleet.

Delicate patterns shaped by ocean breezes decorate cotton-soft coastal sand dunes at Cigu.

Queen’s Head is a particularly well-known example of the countless fascinating rock formations sculpted by wind and waves along the coastal area of Yeliu.

Covered in thick mats of seaweed that grow every March and April, green fingers of rock reach into the sea near Laomei in the Northeast Coast National Scenic Area.

Cih’en Creek in Tarako National Park exudes a gentle, enchanting beauty.

Skyscrapers rise above a tree-lined avenue crossed by Taipei City’s mass rapid transit system.

Tranquil under the warm glow of sunrise, Taipei welcomes another new day.

The lights of modern Kaohsiung paint reflections on the waters of the city’s great harbor.

The Sizih Bay Scenic Area is renowned as the perfect spot to enjoy a classic view of the harbor city of Kaohsiung.

Lying off the northeastern coast of Taiwan, the volcanic Gueishan (literally, “turtle mountain”) Island bears a striking resemblance to its namesake.

Fish traps built of piled stones create an eye-catching view in the tidal regions of the Penghu Archipelago.

Along Taiwan’s Central Cross-island Highway, the Liwu River has carved the marble cliffs of Taroko Gorge into a dramatically deep and narrow chasm.

Taiwan’s beauty shines in the warm glow of the evening sun on coastal rock formations.

The first shaft of morning light brushes softly against the worn sandstone of Taiwan’s northeast coast, igniting the natural beauty of the stone’s grain.

Once one of Taiwan’s three major timber regions, Mt.Taiping lies under a blanket of snow in a scene that evokes a northern winter.

At Moon World in Tainan County’s Zuojhen Township, powerful forces of erosion have created a rugged landscape of bare, jagged ridges and hence its name.

At 3,000 meters above sea level, Mt. Hehuan is an ideal spot for appreciating indigenous alpine azaleas.

The Penghu Archipelago is one of Taiwan’s three volcano groups, where in many places volcanic black basalt has solidified into uniquely regular vertical columns.

Unusual sandstone formations and eroded rock platforms are ubiquitous features at Little Yeliu Scenic Area in Taitung.

The Dingjin Interchange in Kaohsiung is part of the tightly integrated network of interconnecting freeways, expressways and local routes that make travel in Taiwan extremely convenient.

A night scene of Kaohsiung Harbor, the largest harbor in Taiwan and the 6th largest container port in the world.

The intricate lines that decorate the enormous rock faces of Shakatang Valley in Taiwan’s Taroko National Park tell a story that stretches back through the ages.

Taiwan is a flower lover’s paradise. Here, the sunlight of early morning infuses lakeside lotus with even greater elegance and beauty.

The Baling Bridge, part of the Northern Cross-island Highway, makes for an eye-catching sight against the background of a narrow river gorge.

The limpid waters and scenic beauty of Songluo Lake, also known as Sweet Seventeen Lake and Dream Lake, brighten the heart.