Travel with Taiwan (Single Postcard) - Lanyu Scops-Owl

/ Product Features / 1. Each postcard includes a brief introduction to the featured animal in both Chinese and English on the back. 2. Each postcard features a world map on the back, highlighting Taiwan's location with the marker "Taiwan Here." / Product Description and Story / 1. Showcasing the Beauty of Traditional Chinese Characters This design highlights the beauty and versatility of traditional Chinese characters. The characters "臺灣" (Taiwan) are artistically rendered to form the shape of the island itself (a registered trademark of Taiwan's character-based island imagery). Through the arrangement of strokes, the central mountain range and western plains of Taiwan are subtly depicted. Furthermore, six dots within the two "糸" components of the character "灣" are intentionally made to "disappear," representing the six outlying islands of Taiwan: Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, Little Liuqiu, Green Island, and Orchid Island. This island-shaped character then serves as a canvas to design six representative animals found on Taiwan: the butterfly, the fiddler crab, the green sea turtle, the Formosan black bear, the black-faced spoonbill, and the Lanyu scops-owl. 2. The Rich Biodiversity of Taiwan Despite its small size of approximately 36,000 square kilometers—barely visible on a world map—Taiwan boasts a remarkable natural environment and resources. This is due to: The collision of the Eurasian and Philippine tectonic plates, which has created a high mountain range in the island's center. Its geographical location, situated within the Tropic of Cancer. Its surrounding oceanic environment, influenced by the Kuroshio and Taiwan currents. These factors have endowed Taiwan with an astonishing natural environment and resources, creating a treasure trove of biodiversity that makes this tiny island unparalleled in its natural features. Building on this, we embrace the concept of a "puzzle" with "six postcards, one Taiwan island" to emphasize Taiwan's diverse and rich natural resources. The placement of each animal on its respective postcard is designed to align with its natural habitat. For instance, the black-faced spoonbill is associated with Tainan, the Formosan black bear with the Yushan region, the Lanyu scops-owl with Orchid Island, and the green sea turtle with Penghu. Butterflies are found throughout the island, and fiddler crabs inhabit the western coastal areas both north and south. 3. Concept and Spirit Each postcard features English and Chinese descriptions of the animal's characteristics and its location marked on a world map. If you're unsure where to begin when describing Taiwan's wonders, let these six postcards guide you, empowering you to proudly introduce "Formosa"-Taiwan. / Dimensions / Each postcard measures 14.7CM in width and 10.3CM in height. / Material / 300gsm cardstock, with a gloss finish on the island-shaped character design. / Usage and Care / An ideal gift for personal collections or for sharing with international friends. Origin/Manufacturing Origin/Taiwan