Readers’ Photos

Yayu Elementary School, Lanyu (Pan Tongxi)

Yayu Elementary School is located in Yeyou Village on Lanyu (Orchid Island). Its entrance adorned with traditional Tao patterns, the seaside school is in close proximity to the bun-shaped Mantou Rock, one of Lanyu’s famous scenic spots.

National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu (Zhang Wenxiong)

The flowering time of royal poinciana (Delonix regia) in Taiwan coincides with local graduation ceremonies. Under the cloudless sky, this tree on the shores of National Tsing Hua University’s Chengkung Lake is laden with flaming red flowers, bright and beautiful in the sun.

Sipaw Elementary School, Hualien County (Wang Zhaogui)

Nestled in Taroko National Park, Sipaw Elementary School is a forest school that sets great store by ecological and cultural education. Known for its green architecture, the school embodies the traditional wisdom of indigenous peoples’ harmonious coexistence with nature.

Asia University, Taichung (Xu Chengrui)

Asia University features classical architecture that exudes an air of elegance and nobility. Resonating with the greenery around them, the buildings lend themselves to an academic environment that breathes grandeur and a richly cultural vibe.