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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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Guandu Temple

This is my first post exclusively of a Temple but many more will come, that is why I have a category for Temples.  There are literally thousands of really nice … 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 →


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View at Longfenggu Visitor Center Taiwan

Longfenggu Visitor Center is located in Yangmingshan National Park. I took this video right in front of it. This is another area with geothermal activity. Across the street is an … Continue Reading →


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Elephant Mountain and more

Elephant Mountain was always easy to reach but now it is even easier. The last stop on the newly expanded MRT Red Line is Xiangshan (Elephant Mountain). From the MRT … Continue Reading →


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Liuhuanggu Geothermal Scenic Area

I discovered this area completely by accident.  It was kind of a shock and a pleasant surprise at the same time.  To see boiling water and steam gushing out of … Continue Reading →


Entrance to Linkou Forest Hiking Trail

Linkou Forest

  Linkou is a growing city located about half way between the Taoyuan International Airport and Taipei City.  Linkou literally means mouth of the forest or entrance to the forest. … Continue Reading →