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The East Gate in Hsinchu

The East Gate in Hsinchu is of historic and architectural significance and is a short distance from the  Hsinchu Train Station.  It’s ranked #18 of 70 things to see in … Continue Reading →

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Yangmingshuwu

Yangmingshuwu is located in Yangmingshan Park.  If you are standing at the flower clock and follow the road it is about a 30 minute walk.  Yangmingshuwu is a fortress mansion … Continue Reading →

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C.K.S. Shilin Residence Park Chrysanthemum Show

The C.K.S.  Shilin Residence Park is always a nice place to visit and even more so when there is a special exhibit and it is free.

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Heping Island Park

Take the #101 bus from the bus stop located across from the Tourist Information Center near the Keelung Train Station to get to Heping Island Park.  If the weather 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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Taimall

Taimall is located in Taoyuan County at N25°03’07.7” E121°17’15.1”. It is the largest shopping mall in the area. The mall is castle like on the outside. Inside there are 7 … Continue Reading →

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Lingyun Buddhist Temple

The Lingyun Buddhist is just down the road from the Guanyishan Visitor Center and just above the Lingyun Temple.  This is one of my favorite Temples and I will list … Continue Reading →

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Xinzhuang Civil Sports Center

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 →

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Lin Family Mansion and Garden

The Lin Family Mansion and Garden is one of my favorite places to visit.  Years ago there was an admission fee but now it is free.  It is just a … Continue Reading →

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Linsheng Garden

The Linsheng Garden is directly west of the Confucius Temple and directly south of the Baoan Temple and is just a couple blocks west of the Yuanshan MRT north exit. … Continue Reading →