Soaking in Taiwan’s unhurried life

Nuomi Bridge, located in Guoxing, Nantou County, is also known as the Glutinous Rice Bridge. During Japan’s rule over Taiwan, its army used stone blocks mixed with glutinous rice, brown sugar and lime to build this bridge, hence its name. — NG KOK LEONG/The Star

THERE is more to Taiwan than meets the eye. Synonymous for boba tea, electronics manufacturing and its vibrant metropolis, unbeknownst to many, this island nation is also home to quiet scenic lakes, dramatic cliffs, stunning gorges and misty mountains.

A group of Malaysian photographers from various media were flown to Taiwan to explore and capture the beauty of its countryside for the biennial Taiwan Leisure Farm Malaysia Media Photography Competition.