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County-administered city in Nantou County, Taiwan
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Nantou City (南投 Nántóu in Mandarin, Lâm-tâu in Hokkien; English pronunciation "NAN-toe") is the capital and largest city of Nantou County in Taiwan (though Puli is a close second). Although the county is known for its mountain landscapes, Nantou City is located at its western edge in Taiwan's western lowlands. Note that in Taiwan, the name "Nantou" by itself usually refers to the county as a whole rather than the city.
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南投縣竹藝博物館
The museum has exhibitions related to bamboo, weaving, and other related industries.
國史館臺灣文獻館
Taiwan Historica was established on 1 June 1948 to compile the common history of Taiwan Province.
臺灣麻糬主題館
There are a variety of mochi to learn about and to taste and many booths hand out free samples.
聚芳館
A historical building, built in a Western architectural style, which was completed in 1920.
南投縣文化園區
The park's main building, County History Hall, was built in 1937 as the Wude Temple. Adjacent to the County History Hall is the Art Archive Hall which was built in 1952. It was later changed to its current use in 2003.
藍田書院
A very old building which used to be used to train advisors to the government.
南投荔枝王
The oldest Lychee tree in Taiwan that is considered sacred by locals. Researchers from a local university have estimated the age of the trees to be between 270 and 472 years.
老樟母女樹
A pair of camphor trees that were used by locals as a temple to the gods of the land and therefore were spared the logging that removed almost all other such trees from the area as land was cleared for agriculture.
碧山巖
An impressive-looking wide white Buddhist temple with a large green tile roof. The temple dates back to 1752 and overlooks Caotun Township and the Bagua Plateau.
南投配天宮
猴探井遊憩區
An area picturesque parkland.
落羽松森林
A small pine forest that is good for a brief stroll through the trees, particularly in autumn when the colours are changing.
南投縣立體育場
The major sports venue for the city with a grandstand for those who wish to spectate.
中華民國公教人員高爾夫研習會
A public golf course on the outskirts of the city.
大象牛排館
A large steak house opened by the owner of Fala Steak House. Elephant Steak House is much larger and the prices even lower, making it very popular (it gets crowded sometimes) with people in Nantou. There is a buffet area with all-you-can-eat noodles, salad, fruits, etc.
法拉象牛排館
A classy western style steak house that has very fair prices and excellent quality food. There are four rounds to a typical meal, starting with salad, soup, the main course, and a dessert. Drinks are refillable and include sodas and tea, and there are snacks available for taking.
多福豆花
a sweets shop on Janguo Road which is just behind the County Gym Field. It's a franchised branch of a chain, but they make most of their products by themselves. Their Dohua (sweet soft beancurd) is made with much care and is very nice. They also provide many kinds of other desserts, kinds of shaved ice and drinks which are all cheap and worth the money you pay.
天慈素食
A small, cheap vegetarian restaurant nearby the sports stadium.
A breakfast restaurant service both western and Taiwanese fare.
南投酒廠
A winery and distillery where visitors can learn about the production process and pick up a bottle or two.
EG 南投住宿
A modern, boutique-style budget hotel nearby the Mochi Museum.
南投市場
A covered market selling a variety of food, homewares, and other items.
南投市家樂福夜市
A typical Taiwan-style night market that runs every Wednesday night in the streets around the Carrefour.
Unlike unusually for cities in Taiwan, Nantou City is not served by any passenger train line. However, it is located along National Freeway 3, one of the island's two main north-south superhighways.
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