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Just South of Yehliu

Yehliu Geopark and the famed Queen’s Head Rock are well known but I discovered a spot by accident just south of it that is really scenic and unusual.  The cool … Continue Reading →

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Shihmen Reservoir

The Shihmen Dam was completed in 1964, a project that took 8 years.  If offers benefits of irrigation, water supply, power generation, flood prevention and tourism. There are a number … Continue Reading →

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FTV Building Linkou

The FTV Building in Linkou is new.  FTV is a television station. Broadcasts are filmed here. It was a wonderful opportunity to have a tour of this 14 story building.  … Continue Reading →

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Moon Garden 35fl, Taipei 101

The Moon Garden Restaurant is on the 35th floor of Taipei 101.  I was invited there by some relatives and I really enjoyed it.  We planned to have lunch there … Continue Reading →

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Linkou Xiang Yun Temple

Linkou is the home of the Zhulin Temple which is one of my favorites and there are a number of other old but smaller temples.  I was wondering how many … Continue Reading →

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Wugushuidui Park

Wugushuidui Park is located in Wugu.  If you come from Linkou take Fengliao Road and you will see it as you enter Wugu.  The GPS coordinates are  25.073607   121.428692.  There … Continue Reading →

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Garbage

Garbage in Taiwan is handled differently than where I live in the USA.  In the USA we recycle.  Where I live we have 3 garbage cans and we put garbage … Continue Reading →

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Xiaoyoukeng Trail

Xiaoyoukeng Trail starts near the Xiaoyoukeng Visitor Center and goes the the peak of Qixing Mountain.  Qixing Peak is the highest point in Yangmingshan Park.  I have climbed to the … Continue Reading →

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Hutoushan Environmental Park

Hutoushan Environmental Park in Taoyuan has great day and night views of the city.  There is a lot to do and see in the area that can be combined with … Continue Reading →

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Liao Tian-ding Cave

Liao Tian-ding Cave is on the Bali side of Guanyin Mountain.  It is just off of route 49 which runs from Guanyin Mountain to Bali.  From the trail head to … Continue Reading →