Rich in culture and history Pingxi district is a complete travel package in itself that replete with beautiful waterfalls, old houses, and a historic railway line providing a panoramic view of the rustic countryside. While the ruins of the Japanese coal mines refresh your history, the Shifen waterfall refreshes your soul with the untouched beauty of nature. You are lucky if you visit during the Chinese new-year when the sky lantern festival is held, attracting crowds from all over the world. The marketplace is a visual feast bustling with activity, selling souvenirs and local Taiwanese delicacies on either side of the nostalgic railway line. Do not forget to write your wish on the lantern before you release it into the alluring skies of Pingxi District.

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