Some of the nation's busiest sites at which contact with clubs can be made are at Luyeh in Taitung County and at Saijia in Pingtung County, both of which attract large numbers of onlookers, novice paragliders as well as more seasoned veterans during the weekends.
Other spots, where lessons and tandem rides can be found include Green Bay in Keelung and Tiger Head Mountain, near Puli in Nantou County. The going rate for tandem runs -- a form of paragliding at which the uninitiated are strapped to a more experienced pilot and no experience is necessary -- cost roughly NT$1,000 for between 20 and 30 minutes depending on the weather.
On a passing note, whether you choose to fly tandem or alone, it's probably wise to heed Sharp's words of warning before taking to the skies. "It [paragliding] is a lot different to being pulled along by a rope in Mexico after one too many Mai Tais."
Information
Ilan Aerosports Association (
Keelung Aerosports Association (
Taipei Aerosports Association (
Huelian Paragliding Association (
For Saijia and other southern locations call Pingtung County Government at (08) 738-5401
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