Today I want to introduce a mystical island, Dongyin, that is located the most northern territory of Taiwan. It's location in relation to Taiwan is shown in figre 1. It also shows how far Dongyin is from Taiwan. Somebody will be curious why I want to introduce this remote and unknown place. The reason is simple: I had been one and half year's military service there. I severed in the Dongyin Hospital(figure2) as a financial manager from 2000 to 2002.
Figure1
Figure2Dongyin is a small island that only has a total area of around 4.71 square kilometers. The composition of population is very interesting here. There are about 8 hundred residents who live here; and the number of residents becomes fewer and fewer because the young do not want to live, study and work here but chose to work in the other places. However, the number of military men is about 1.2 thousand, that is more than the number of residents. Therefore, military men become the major source of resident’s income. In older to overcome the shortage of manpower, they hire employees who come from Taiwan or China. It is a conflicting and interesting phenomenon.
Dongyin is famous for this rich ocean resource because its reef coast attracts fish to gather. For this reason, I always saw people come here to fish when I severed here. But you need to take care of a lot of things if you want to come here to fish. See figure 1 again. First of all, you spend 8 to 12 hours to take ship to Dongyin or take 1 hour by airplane and 6 hours by ship to Dongyin. Nevertheless, the ships do not operate everyday and you need to identify the operation schedual. Furthermore, you must be very careful when you fish on the rock because the coast is very cliffy. Finally, you need to wear more. The weather in Dongyin is windy and cold. Therefore, as I know about the medical resource of this small island is poor enough. If you catch a cold, you only can get some acetaminophen and a certificate for taking a one-day-rest.
Somebody will wonder why this small island needs so many military men. It is because it’s special strategic value. See figure 1, we will find Dongyin does not like other islands that are close to China. Hence, the traditional weapons can not attack here. If you are a military fan, you will be very excited to be here. You can see some military facilities and amazing tunnels.
Dongyin is a special island that owns some natural and cultural scenes. It retains some original style and features that will be worth it for you to go sightseeing. Remember to do enough homework before visiting here to avoid displeasure.
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Very good!
It must be interesting to serve in the miliary? You can go to so many places, free of charge!
in most northern territory of Taiwan.
-->the most...
We can see the figure 1 to know its location and how far between it and Taiwan.
-->It's location in relation to Taiwan is shown in figre 1. It also shows how far Dongyin is from Taiwan.
-->You can say 'figure 1' or 'the figure',
not 'the figure 1'.
It has a simple reason “I had been one and half year's military service there.” I severed in the Dongyin Hospital(figure2) as a financial manager from 2000 to 2002.
-->The reason is simple: I ...on military service.
There are about 8 hundred residents live here;
-->'residents who live here' Or 'residents living here'
and the number of residents becomes fewer and fewer because the young do not want to live, study and work here but choice to work in the other places.
-->chose...in other places
However, the number of military men is about 1.2 thousand that is more than the number of residents.
-->, that is...
Therefore, military men become the major source of resident’s income. In older to overcome the shortage of manpower, they hire employees who come from Taiwan or China. It is a conflicting and interesting phenomenon.
-->good!
Dongyin is famous for this rich ocean resource because its coast that is formed with reefs that are easy to attract fish to gather.
-->its reef coast attracts...
For this reason, I always saw people come here to fish when I severed here. But you need to concern a lot of things if you want to come here to fish.
-->you need to take care of...
See the figure 1 again. First of all, you need to take 8 to 12 hours to take ship to Dongyin or take 1 hour by airplane and 6 hours by ship to Dongyin.
-->you spend 8 to 12 hours...
-->spend 1 hour...
OR
-->it takes 8-12 hours by ship ...
Somebody will think why this small island needs so many military men. It is because it’s special strategy value.
-->wonder why ...
-->strategic
See the figure 1, we will find Dongyin does like other islands that are close to China.
--> Dongyin is not like other islands??
OR
--> Dongyin is like other islands that are close to China.
Hence, the traditional weapons can not attack here.
--> you can use better words to express your ideas in this sentence.
How about 'traditional weapons are not effective when used to attack and take over the island...'?
Any better ideas?
It retains some original style and features that will be worth it for you to go sightseeing. Remember to do enough homework before visiting here to avoid displeasure.
-->good!
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