It's winter time, and I miss snow. Today, we decided to go to the mountains in Nantou to play in the snow. It's about a 3-hour drive from Yunlin. Many people were also heading there. Unfortunately, there was a control stop, and cars without chains were not allowed to proceed. There were a few places where we could rent chains, but they were quite expensive. In the end, we decided to go back home. However, if you want to travel, there is also a bus station, although the bus service is not very frequent. You can also find taxis nearby, which many people seemed to use.
Hehuanshan is one of the National Taiwan Forest Recreation Areas. It spans 457 hectares and is situated at an elevation of 2300-3400 meters above sea level, making it the highest among all the recreation areas. The annual temperature there is only 6 degrees Celsius. Hehuanshan experiences cool summers and cold winters, with the presence of snow. It is usually covered in mist and fog in the afternoon, creating beautiful scenery.
Hehuanshan's main peak serves as the watershed for several major rivers in Taiwan. The mountain climbing, sea of clouds, beautiful sunrise, and sunset attract many visitors.
When I lived in Poland, I was always happy to play with snow during the winter season. Unfortunately, in Taiwan, it is either impossible or very difficult. However, in the higher mountains, you can still experience snow as well as enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms. On the way, I saw some blooming trees.
Even though it is normal for me, I still felt excited to go to the mountains. I can't imagine a winter without snow, especially during Christmas time. I felt really upset about it.
The only downside is that you need tire chains or have to take a bus/taxi if you really want to go. Maybe next year, we'll be back or we'll be lucky to have snow in Poland when we return for Christmas.
By the way, I feel extremely cold during the winter season. It's crazy for me that houses in Taiwan don't have heating systems. Sometimes, when the temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius, my parents-in-law still leave the door open. I really miss Poland and having heating.
The winter season isn't very long, and even when the weather is 15 degrees, the humidity and wind make it feel like 0 degrees. Before I came to Taiwan, I used to say it's impossible to feel cold because it seems like there is no winter here. Well, I was wrong!
On the way, we also stopped to admire the pink cherry blossoms. We visited Swiss Garden, a small park with a few trees and a lake. Please note that there is an entrance fee for the lake park. There are also a few shops and a Family Mart. In front of the building, you can see colorful umbrellas hanging above the ground.
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