Citations:Chimei

English citations of Chimei

• 1982 May 9, “Penghu: Old and new in charming blend”, in Free China Weekly‎^[1], volume XXII, number 18, Taipei, →ISSN, →OCLC, page 2, columns 1, 2:

  Some 58 kilometers south of Makung, or four hours by yacht, lies Chimei island. The name means “seven beauties” in English, and commemorates the virtue of seven virgins in the Ming Dynasty who, according to legend, threw themselves into a well rather than be captured by the invaders. […]
  Small airports have also been built on Chimei and Penghu are convenient.[...]Small airports have also jbeen^{[sic – meaning been]} built on Chimei and Wangan islands to handle services by light aircraft.

• 1993 June, “Energy”, in A Brief Introduction to the Republic of China‎^[2], 3rd edition, Taipei: Government Information Office, →ISBN, →OCLC, page 101:

  A domestically fabricated silicon solar cell has achieved 10 percent efficiency as a power source for consumer products. A 200KW system is presently in service on Chimei island 七美嶼.

• [2003, “Taiwan Strait Islands”, in Vivien Kim, editor, Taiwan (Insight Guides)‎^[3], →ISBN, →OCLC, page 225:

  If Penghu’s main island is not quite remote enough, regular flights depart from Makung to tiny Chimei Yu ④ (Isle of Seven Beauties).]

• 2014, Robert Kelly, Chung Wah Chow, “Taiwan's Islands”, in Taiwan‎^[4], 9th edition, Lonely Planet, →ISBN, →OCLC, page 307, column 2:

  There are several excellent snorkelling spots in the shallow coves around Chimei, and one-day tours (NT$1100 to NT$1300, including transport and food) can be arranged beforehand by your hotel or home- stay.