Top things to do in Yanshui

Yanshui, literally meaning salt water, was an inland port and one of the four busiest maritime towns in Taiwan in the 18th century. It was losing its luster after the port was silted up and the World War II suspended many international trades. Though it is no longer a business center, for the lovers of antiquities and countryside quaintness, Yanshui is a place filled with historical traces to explore. 

Yanshui is a good size for explore on foot. Come take a relaxing walk in the small allies and lanes that soak people in the simple and old world charm.

1. Experience the excitement in Beehive Fireworks Festival

EVERY JANUARY 14-16 OF THE LUNAR CALENDAR, thousands of soaring firecrackers are set off into the crowd at Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival. People believe that running through the flying fireworks brings luck all year. The festival is widely reported by CNN Travel as "one of the world's most dangerous celebrations in the world." The festival originated at the end of the 19th century when Yanshui was hit by a plague. Now it has become a hugely popular attraction not only for the locals but also for people around the world.
Check out the craziness on this YOUTUBE VIDEO!