Eiffel Tower, France received from Taiwan thru postcrossing

Hualien and Taitung, Taiwan

The Hualien–Taitung Line also known more simply as the Hua-Tung Line  or the Taitung Line, is the southern section of the Eastern Line of the Taiwan Railways Administration. The line starts in Hualien and ends in Taitung.
It is 161.5 km long, including the main segment of 155.7 km between Hualien and Taitung.

The coastal branch lines of Hualien and Taitung were discarded after the bordening plan in 1982.

Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan

 Sun Moon Lake  is the largest body of water in Taiwan as well as a tourist attraction. Situated in Yuchi, Nantou, the area around the Sun Moon Lake is home to the Thao tribe, one of aboriginal tribes in Taiwan. Sun Moon Lake surrounds a tiny island called Lalu. The east side of the lake resembles a sun while the west side resembles a moon, hence the name. The sunrise and sunset view attracts everyone.

Taiwanese flag

Taiwan has been controlled by various governments and has been associated with various flags throughout its history. Since 1945, the Republic of China controls the island; thus the flag most commonly associated with it is the Flag of the Republic of China.

Taiwan map

Taiwan , officially the Republic of China , is a sovereign state in East Asia. The Republic of China, originally based in mainland China, now governs the island of Taiwan, which makes up over 99% of its territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, and other minor islands. Neighboring states include the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east and northeast, and thePhilippines to the south. Taipei is the seat of the central government. New Taipei, encompassing the metropolitan area surrounding Taipei proper, is the most populous city.