Taiwan 2023 - 39th Asian International Stamp Exhibition (Tea Scent)

Scenic Beauty & Fragrance: Taiwan’s TAIPEI 2023 Exhibition Souvenir Sheet

Issued on August 11, 2023, by Chunghwa Post to commemorate the 39th Asian International Stamp Exhibition (TAIPEI 2023), this souvenir sheet combines stunning natural landscapes with a unique sensory detail.

The Scenery The set of four se-tenant stamps highlights Taiwan's regional charm:

• NT$6: Mossy rock formations at Heping Island, Keelung.

• NT$8: Golden autumn Ginkgo trees at Wuling Farm, Taichung.

• NT$9: Misty Alishan Tea Plantations, Chiayi.

• NT$10: Early morning glow over Sanxiantai, Taitung.

The Scented Detail 

To celebrate Alishan’s world-famous tea culture, Chunghwa Post added an interactive twist. Printed by Joh. Enschedé in the Netherlands, the left margin features a teacup and loose leaves printed with scented ink, giving off a delicate tea fragrance!