臺北科大工設系學生設計31幅台灣特色主題地圖，同時發起小額募資活動印製明信片，讓民眾能按圖索驥全台玩透透！

A series of eye-catching maps drafted by undergraduate students from Taipei Tech is providing unique insights into Taiwan and highlighting its many charms.

Unveiled by Taipei Tech Department of Industrial Design, the 31 maps cover themes such as haunted sites, railways, surfing beaches, and local produce and snacks.

The brainchild of Associate Professor Zheng Meng-cong and lecturer Chuang Wen-yi, the charts represent an attempt by the department to change the way locals and visitors visualize Taiwan.

"Maps tend to be based on administrative boundaries, climate and geography," Zheng said. "We decided to turn this staid approach on its head by employing creative themes to show what Taiwan is really like."

Chen Yi-jie, who created the supernatural-themed map, has long entertained otherworldly interests and enjoys reading ghost stories and watching mystery programs on TV. Her chart features 12 of the most famous haunted sites on the island. These include Takeng Scenic Area in Taichung City, where a shadowy girl in red is alleged to frequent, and the Liu’s Residence in Minhsiung Township, Chiayi County, where the sounds of weeping are said to be heard at midnight.

Equally fascinating is a map by Lin Yi-hsin setting out Taiwan’s many railway lines and distinctive stations. Months in the making, the chart involved Lin travelling the nation by train and documenting the 100 scenic sites recommended by Taiwan Railways Administration.

A map by Song Wei-chen of the island’s top eight surfing spots will definitely become popular during the summer months. His chart features all the information an enthusiast could wish for, including geological features, landmarks, wave types and local delicacies.

But Turkish student Yunus Emre Yilmaz’s map of Taiwan’s regional produce and snacks is the one most likely to win favor with all and sundry. Ranging from smoked duck in Yilan County and sun cakes in Taichung City to pineapple cakes in Taipei, the chart includes photographs and Turkish translations.

According to Taipei Tech, postcard replicas of the maps are on sale at the university, with proceeds going toward financing a full-sized commercial print run.

台鐵車站地圖《鐵道旅行 幸福100》

陳怡潔設計台灣為巨型迷宮，出口卻是通往全台鬼屋景點的「鬼屋地圖」

鬼屋地圖《迷屍》

許雅鈞以誇張的拼貼風格呈現全台農場的特色或產品，並介紹台灣農場的演變

農場地圖《濃醇香》

土耳其學生安柏烈設計的「台灣特產」地圖主題充滿童趣，推薦給土耳其遊客來台旅行

「台灣特產」地圖