No sooner than dropping my suitcases, the family planned a weekend getaway to Ilan County on the east coast. I like it better since it is less crowded and more open than Taipei. Traveled through a 15km(9+miles) tunnel to get there. First time for me and it is amazing how long were are actually inside a mountain. Since I don't know the name of it, I can't do any research. I heard it is the longest tunnel in the world? Can any locals verify this? Once in Ilan, we drove a treacherous mountain route to Taiping mountain(?). The locals drive like maniacs, but i can understand because of the traffic and small roads. Once we arrived, it was nice to go from the stifling humidity to a cool, misty environment. i was surprised to find a
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