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Hualien is famed for its clean air, water and native aboriginal¹ culture, but the county's selling point is the magnificent Taroko Gorge². Visitors to Taiwan consistently rate the gorge as one of the most amazing sights in Taiwan.

Most people in Taiwan recognize the value of increasing tourist arrivals, and the idea of mainland visitors has been generally well received.

There are few problems with Taiwan's service sector³ catering⁴ to the thousands of expected mainland tourists. However, if authorities do not adequately consider the environmental ramifications⁵, problems could soon arise from the tourist numbers themselves.

A delicate balancing act will become necessary if significantly more people begin to flood into areas like Taroko Gorge and Sun Moon Lake. As construction on new hotels and resorts begins, environmental concerns could multiply.

Taiwan must walk a tightrope⁶ between economy and ecology. Tourists not only generate revenue, but also play a role as "advertisers" when they return home with stories and pictures of Taiwan. But we should not neglect our prized natural gems⁷ in the name of development.

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