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Wufuyang Sock Museum

I just went to the Wufuyang Sock Museum and it knocked my socks off. I never heard of a sock museum and didn’t expect much but I was really surprised. … Continue Reading →

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Taipei Bus Station

I was reading something about Taipei Bus Station and it said that you bought your tickets on the first floor and then went up to the 2, 3 or 4th … Continue Reading →

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W&W Museum of Jewelry

The W&W Museum of Jewelry is located in Linkou District, New Taipei City, 104 Fenliao Road TEL: (02) 8601-4430 FAX: (02) 2601-7600 E-mail:tour@950.com.tw It would be good to call ahead to … Continue Reading →

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Huangdidian

I hiked the Huangdidian Trail yesterday. It was exciting and a lot of fun. Everything turned out better than I expected starting with the weather. I saw some a pair … Continue Reading →

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Jingtong

Jingtong is the first (last) stop on the historic Pingxi Train Line. It is similiar but smaller than the Pingxi and Shifen stops. Like all the stops on the Pingxi … Continue Reading →

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Sky Lanterns

There are a number of places in Taiwan that are famous for Sky Lanterns.  Several of those places such as Shifen, Pingxi and Jingtong are located on the Pingxi Train … Continue Reading →

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Sandiaoling Waterfall Trail

Sandiaoling can be reached with a direct train from Taipei Main Station.   It is about a 1 hour trip and only costs $59 NTD about $2.00 USD.  Sandiaoling is … Continue Reading →

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Golden Waterfall

The Golden Waterfall is located very near Shuinandong the abandoned refinery.  The water washing through the mine is loaded with minerals, maybe toxic ones, that give the rocks a gold … Continue Reading →

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Jiufen

Jiufen is like a night market only during the day and with a view.  Jiufen is a great place to shop and eat …especially snack food.  By now if you … Continue Reading →

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Teapot Mountain

Jinguashi is a tourist destination for several reasons.  They have the Gold Mine Museum.  There are other places in the area such as Jiufen and Shuinandong. When the weather is … Continue Reading →