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Nanzhuang a Miaoli mountain town

Nanzhuang is a mountain town with good views located in Miaoli’s Shitoushan area.  If you go to Shitoushan (Lion Head Mountain) you will most likely pass through this town.  It … 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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Juming Museum

The Juming Museum has some indoor exhibits but most of the sculptures are outside and they are the works of Ju Ming. You can get to the museum on public … Continue Reading →

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Jingtong

Jingtong is the first (last) stop on the historic Pingxi Train Line. It is similiar but smaller than the Pingxi and Shifen stops. Like all the stops on the Pingxi … Continue Reading →

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Sky Lanterns

There are a number of places in Taiwan that are famous for Sky Lanterns.  Several of those places such as Shifen, Pingxi and Jingtong are located on the Pingxi Train … 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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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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Taipei 101 Modern Marvel

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 →

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Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall changing of the Guards

They change the guards every hour at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is a nice place to visit. Make sure that you see the changing of … Continue Reading →