Golden Waterfall
- By dokuya
- 18 April, 2014
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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 →
EcoArk Pavillion
- By dokuya
- 6 April, 2014
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The EcoArk Pavillion is a few minute walk from the MRT Yuanshan Station in Yuanshan Expo Park. I have seen several exhibitions in the pavillion. It is a fascinating building … Continue Reading →
Xinzhuang Civil Sports Center
- By dokuya
- 27 March, 2014
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The Xinzhuang Civil Sports Center is located not far from the Xinzhuang MRT. There are a number of things that I found interesting. The building itself is impressive. It is … Continue Reading →
Grand Hotel Secret Tunnel
- By dokuya
- 16 March, 2014
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The Grand Hotel is a Taipei icon. Many dignitaries stayed there over the years including USA presidents Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton. It is stunning inside and out. … Continue Reading →
Taipei 101 Modern Marvel
- By dokuya
- 5 March, 2014
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Taipei 101 is a Modern Marvel. For me it is the foremost ICON in Taiwan. I cannot think of Taiwan without visualizing Taipei 101. Coming from Chicago we have the … Continue Reading →
The Real Taipei 101 Fireworks
- By dokuya
- 2 March, 2014
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Have you ever seen the real Taipei 101 fireworks? You are probably thinking, yes of course. I am not talking about the fireworks show I mean the real fireworks. … Continue Reading →
Taipei 101 New Years Fireworks
- By dokuya
- 2 March, 2014
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The New Years fireworks at Taipei 101 are very special. If you go plan ahead. Expect the obvious; huge crowd and a long and difficult commute to and from the … Continue Reading →
Elephant Mountain and more
- By dokuya
- 2 March, 2014
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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 →