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  • Hello, I am Carl.

  • Hi, I am Rian.

  • Welcome to Hot English Classroom.

  • Rian! Do you know about the Amazon River?

  • Of course! The beauty of it is world class.

  • I've always wanted to go there. But it's too far

  • Haha, if you don't want to travel so far,

  • there's a Taiwan version of the Amazon too.

  • Oh? Taiwan has such a beautiful place?

  • Where is it?

  • It's the Sicao Green Tunnel

  • in Taijiang Old Inner Sea in Annan Disctict,

  • a very important scenery!

  • In Annan District?

  • That's right. There are industrial areas, a fishing industry,

  • and quite a few tourist destinations

  • in Taijiang National Park!

  • Oh! Can you give me an introduction?

  • Actually along Taiwan's coastline,

  • you often see Mazu and Wangye Temples.

  • Oh? Which two would that be?

  • There is the Luerhmen Sheng Mu Temple

  • and Luerhmen Grand Mazu Temple.

  • Wow! They sound amazing,

  • I should make a pilgrimage!

  • Oh, by the way,

  • if you enjoy riding bikes,

  • you can travel along the 45 km long Shanhai Green Path.

  • It's that long?

  • Where does it start and end?

  • It starts from the Sicao Lake,

  • passes by the National Museum of Taiwan History,

  • Southern Taiwan Science Park,

  • Chianan Canal,

  • and goes all the way to Wushantou Dam.

  • Nice, they all sound like beautiful scenic spots.

  • That's right, Rian. They're all wonderful and worth a visit!

  • So is the famous National Museum of Taiwan History also in Annan District?

  • That's right, Rian. If you want to understand Taiwan better,

  • you better not miss it.

  • Oh! Then I should start planning my next trip!

  • By the way, Rian if you're interested in farm activities,

  • you can go to Nanxing Community

  • to experience riding an ox cart and other farm related activities.

  • It looks like one day might not be enough!

  • Let's review today's vocabulary!

  • Let's review together!

  • Have you remembered them all?

  • I've got them all remembered.

  • See you next time atHot English Classroom”!

Hello, I am Carl.

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