Certified Green Destinations
These destinations received awards from the international organization ‘Green Destinations’, recognizing their excellence in the primary aspects connected to destination’s quality offer to travelers. Awards recognize excellence in one or several of the following aspects: Destination Management; Nature, Animals & Scenery; Environment & Climate; Culture & Tradition; Social Well-Being; Business & Hospitality.
South West Coast National Scenic Area
The Southwest Coast National Scenic Area is where the Chinese pioneers first settled after crossing the Taiwan Strait. The nutrient-rich sediment deposited by the rivers, the rise of the salt industry, and the development of tidal flats left the area with rich agricultural and fishery resources, creating the image of [...]
Northeast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area
Sustainable destination Northeast Coast National Scenic Area (NEYC) is a multipurpose tourist destination in northeastern Taiwan, offering green mountains, clear waters as well as cultural heritage sites and stretches over 102.5 kilometres from Nanya, just east of Juifen, to Suao. Recreational opportunities here include camping, rock climbing, hiking along a [...]
Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area
Sun Moon Lake has the theme of “low-carbon footprint water, land, and air tourism” with a complete network of circular bike trail, electric cars, cable cars, and electric boats in response to the challenges of carbon emission and climate change. Lowering the impact of tourism on the environment is a [...]
Committed Green Destinations
These destinations are in the process of following the standards for destinations set by the international organization ‘Green Destinations’, following the aspects of: Destination Management; Nature, Animals & Scenery; Environment & Climate; Culture & Tradition; Social Well-Being; Business & Hospitality.
Other Destinations
These destinations have done some work to follow sustainability guidelines for destinations.
Cihalaay Cultural Landscape Area
Located in Fuli Township of eastern Taiwan’s Hualien County, the Cihalaay Cultural Landscape Area is a farming village inhabited by members of the indigenous Amis people. The Cihalaay Cultural Landscape Area is known for local farmers’ commitment to eco-friendly practices. “Tourism isn’t the only solution to community development, but it [...]
Nanliao Village Penghu
Nanliao is a small community located in Penghu’s Huxi Township. What makes this community so fascinating is that many community members still use traditional farming practices and maintain many of the customs of generations past. Most of the architecture you see also remains untouched, allowing you to feel transported back [...]
Pinglin District
The Pinglin District of New Taipei City, known for its hillside tea plantations. Pinglin amounted to the back garden of the greater Taipei area, with its water sources protected from pollution, the Liberty Times reported. The New Taipei tourism authorities continue to design travel packages centering on learning about the [...]