IMG_0039 (5)

Walk from Sandiaoling to Houtong and Ruifang

Today I walked with a group from train stop Sandiaoling to Houtong and Ruifang.  Usually if you go to Sandiaoling it is to see waterfalls. If you go to Houtong … Continue Reading →

IMG_0023 (2)

Hiking in Jinguashi

Jinguashi is a great place to hike when the weather is good.  Caught a nice day on a group hike.  Teapot Mountain is the most popular trail, I have hiked … Continue Reading →

IMG_0014

Banqiao Holiday Lights 2019

I always look forward to seeing the holiday lights in Banqiao.  There is entertainment, the tunnel of lights, light show on the building….oh did I mention FREE.

S__7135264

Taiwanese Many Banded Krait

December 11, 2019 Climbing Guanyin Mountain in the Bali District of New Taipei City.  It was my first time to see a Taiwnese Many Banded Krait Snake.  We just had … Continue Reading →

IMG_0077

Mountain Trail between Lingjiao and Wanggu

Lingjiao and Wanggu are two small stops on the historic Pingxi Train Line and are most often overlooked.  Both have waterfalls.  Today I hiked with a group, 21 people in … Continue Reading →

027

Jinguashi Scenery

Jinguashi is a tourist attraction for a number of reason, one of those reasons is the Gold Museum.  Another reason for its popularity is it’s proximity to Jiufen.  It is … Continue Reading →

140

Taipei Night View from Elephant Mountain

The night view of Taipei from Elephant Mountain is really great.  It is best to get there before sunset. If the night is clear the sunset is great but even … Continue Reading →

009

Handpan

I was sitting outside the Xiangshan MRT station waiting for my friend to do some hiking together on Elephant Mountain. A man sat down near me, took out his handpan … Continue Reading →

007

More about dogs in Taiwan

I have made a few posts about dogs one of which was titled 3 dogs on a scooter.  You can look that up if you are interested.  This post I … Continue Reading →

062

2019 Taipei Lantern Festival

The 2019 Taipei Lantern Festival  was nice.  First it is free and second conveniently located to the MRT.  The festival stretched all the way from the Beiman MRT Station on … Continue Reading →