The beauty of Taiwan's Ali Mountain and Sun Moon Lake was alluring enough for Premier Wen Jiabao to think of visiting the island, he said during his press conference on Friday.

"Taiwan is the treasure island of China, and is a place I always look forward to visiting. Although I am 67 years old, if it is possible, I would like to go to Taiwan. Even if I am too old to walk, I will crawl," an emotional Wen said while answering questions raised by a Taiwan-based Central News Agency journalist.

"I want to visit the Ali Mountain, the Sun Moon Lake, walk around the island, and get to know the Taiwan compatriots," Wen said.