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Lingyun Buddhist Temple

The Lingyun Buddhist is just down the road from the Guanyishan Visitor Center and just above the Lingyun Temple.  This is one of my favorite Temples and I will list … Continue Reading →

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Treetop Walkway

There is a treetop walkway just across the street from the Guanyishan Visitor Center. As the name implies it is a walkway built on the mountain side at tree top … Continue Reading →

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Taipei night photos from Elephant Mountain

I finally took some night photos of Taipei from Elephant Mountain.  It was a nice clear Sunday night and a lot of other people had the same idea.  The best … Continue Reading →

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Ubike

The Ubike system in Taiwan is really nice.  I just used it for the first time.  It works best if you are a registered user.  To do that all you … Continue Reading →

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Linkou Night Market

There are many night markets in Taiwan and it is part of the Taiwanese life style.  If you don’t live in Linkou you may have never attended or heard about … Continue Reading →

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Hiking Trail Passport

A Hiking Trail Passport is a booklet that lists a number of trails.  Each trail has a brief description that includes the length, estimated hiking time and a sketch of … Continue Reading →

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Lin Family Mansion and Garden

The Lin Family Mansion and Garden is one of my favorite places to visit.  Years ago there was an admission fee but now it is free.  It is just a … Continue Reading →

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Linsheng Garden

The Linsheng Garden is directly west of the Confucius Temple and directly south of the Baoan Temple and is just a couple blocks west of the Yuanshan MRT north exit. … Continue Reading →

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Dalongdong Baoan Temple

The Baoan Temple is across the street from the Linsheng Garden which is across the street from the Confucius Temple.  All are easy access from the Yuanshan MRT.   Grouped … Continue Reading →

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Taipei Confucius Temple

There are very few stand alone Confucius Temples in Taiwan and there is a lot to see here so it is a great place to visit.   If you are … Continue Reading →