Know as thousand-pond township, and close to Taiwan’s Capital City Taipei, Taoyuan City is one option for college graduates wishing to teach English abroad. Located around one of the largest water reservoirs in Asia, teachers can expect a hot sub-tropical climate, with warm winters, and humid summers. Here are destinations to explore when you arrive:
Longtan Pond: Nicknamed “pond of the dragon”, and hosting the annual Dragon Boat Festival, a temple named Nantian is located in the center. The many sites include a statue of the famous poet Qu Yuan, bike trails, a memorial hall, and offers a romantic ambiance at night. With tons of family activities, fishing and fun, locals love this area.
Cihu & Cihu Mausoleum: If you’re seeking peace, quiet, and tranquility visit the Cihu & Cihu Mausoleum. With lush greenery covering the entire landscape, it’s truly a serene place to take a rest from busy city life. A lake named Tzuhu, also known as the kindness lake, faces the mountainous seafront. Spring brings the blossom of colorful flowers, making it a nice place you can plan to visit while teaching in Taiwan.
