IN THE SECOND QUARTER: The mountain at the border of Taoyuan and New Taipei City is to be upgraded from a nature reserve 36 years after it was given that designation/ Staff writer, with CNA
Tourists take in a rare weather phenomenon at the Lalashan National Forest Tourism Area Visitor Center on Tuesday. Due to a stark drop in temperature, Lalashan Mountain in Taoyuan saw snow flurries and soft hail fall in higher areas, attracting visitors to experience rain and snow pellets. Photo courtesy of Taoyuan Tourism Bureau Jan. 24, 2023
Taipei, Jan. 24 (CNA) Temperatures in areas north of Chiayi County could drop to as low as 7 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night as a cold front extends its grip on Taiwan, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said.
Taoyuan Mayor Cheng Wen-tsan, second row, seventh right, poses for a photograph with tea farmer Chiu Feng-dien, secod row, sixth right, in front of a wooden plaque reading “grand prize.” Chiu was awarded the honor for the oolong tea he grew on Lalashan.