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A raised part on the earth. It is larger than a hill. It is usually covered with trees, rocks, or snow.
mountain
A sport where you jump off a cliff with a special parachute that allows you to sail through the air like a bird.
Paragliding
Traveling in a small boat using paddles to move. Usually, people do this in calm waters like lakes.
Kayaking
It’s made with pig’s blood, sticky rice, soy broth, and usually coated in peanut powder.
pig blood cake
It’s made of thick soup with noodles, oysters, intestines, and meatballs. And sometimes, coriander is added for extra flavor.
oyster vermicelli
An area that is higher than the surrounding land. It is smaller than a mountain.
hill
A sport where you sit in a rubber boat. You use a paddle to move with rapid river currents.
Rafting
An activity where you study birds in their natural environment. People can watch birds with the naked eye or binoculars.
Birdwatching
A common snack in Taiwan. Like pan-fried dumplings, they’re fried until golden on the bottom.
pan fried bun
Made from meat froma bird. The outer skin is very crispy while the inside is juicy and tender.
fried chicken
A body of salty water that covers a large part of the earth. There are many species of animals in it.
ocean
Swimming with a special mask that helps you breathe underwater. People usually go in the ocean to see fish and coral reefs.
Snorkeling
An activity where you spend time and sleep outside. People sleep in tents and make a fire.
Camping
It’s made with oysters, vegetables, and it’s held together by whipped eggs and starch. Usually there is a savory sauce to spice it up.
oyster omelet
A drink that originated in Taichung in the early 1980s. It includes chewy tapioca balls and a wide range of toppings.
bubble milk tea
A flow of water across land into the sea, or a lake. They usually start in the mountains.
river
A long walk in the countryside or on a hill, or a mountain.
Hike
It’s fermented tofu and can be steamed, stewed, or deep-fried.
stinky tofu
It’s ground pork braised in soy sauce and served on top of rice.
braised pork rice
A place to buy food popular among the older generation. They are usually outdoors and only open in the morning.
traditional markets
A large area of land near a lake or a river covered with wet and soft dirt.
wetland
A sport where you ride a board on waves in the ocean.
Surfing
A classic street food in Taiwan. It is sold by vendors on the street as a quick to-go type of food and made from scallions and dough.
Scallion pancake
Made with stinky tofu, it is a delicious street food in Taiwan and uses something from ducks. It can be found in spicy hot pot, aromatic tofu soup and many other dishes.
spicy duck blood
The younger generation prefers to buy food here because it’s brighter, indoors, more comfortable inside, and open all day.
supermarkets