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Shuinandong

I visited the remains of the Shuinandong refinery and smelting plant.  While climbing Tea Pot Mountain I saw the factory remains below me.  I was very eager to explore these … Continue Reading →

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Bird Watching on Guanyin Mountain

I have climbed Guanyin Mountain a number of times on the Yinghan Trail to the summit.  It seems to me that, on mountains, because of cloud and weather conditions that … Continue Reading →

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Geocaching in Taiwan

Geocaching is a popular hobby. There are more than 2 million geocaches hidden and more than 6 million people looking for them worldwide. It is a fun game that is … Continue Reading →

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Shenkeng

Shenkeng is a town near Taipei that is famous for it’s tofu. Maybe you could call it the tofu capital of Taiwan. It is easy to get there from Taipei … 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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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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Shiding Town Hiking Trail

Shiding is a funky town.  The houses are built right on the river.   The main plaza is actually a bridge over the river.  It is picturesque to say the … Continue Reading →

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Lengshuikeng area in Yangmingshan National Park

There are a number of things to see near the Lengshuikeng Visitor Center in Yangmingshan National Park such as the Jianshi Waterfall and the Jingshan Suspension Bridge.  There is a … Continue Reading →

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Xiao Wulai Skywalk and Waterfall

The Skywalk is a relatively new tourist attraction that adds excitement to viewing  the Xiao Wulai Waterfall.  I finally had the opportunity to see it.  I think that the video … Continue Reading →