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Taiwan Mountain Villages

When most people think of Taiwan the first thing that comes to mind is the densely populated Taipei but Taiwan also has many “remote” mountain villages. I took a few … Continue Reading →

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I got into art, literally

There is an art exhibition called Dark Art 3D. It is currently at the art center in Taoyuan and will be there until March 1. This is an exhibit that … Continue Reading →

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Bayan Hot Springs

Bayan Hot Springs was a recent goal of mine to find.  It is located on the east side of Yangmingshan National Park.  The trail starts near the Bayan Hot Spring … Continue Reading →

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Buddha’s Hand Cave

Buddha’s Hand Cave is about a 10 minute bus ride from near the Keelung Train Station.  It is located just a few minute walk from the Fairy Cave so be … Continue Reading →

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Fairy Cave

Fairy Cave is located in Keelung just a 10 minute bus ride from near the Keelung Train Station on bus number 301.  The  cave was formed by sea wave erosion. … 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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Miaokou Night Market

The Miakou Night Market in Keelung is a few minute walk from the train station.   In 2010 it was voted the “tastiest” and “most friendly” night market in Taiwan. … Continue Reading →

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Yangguan Bridge

The Yangguan Bridge is beautiful at night with the lights.  It is very close to the Xiaobitan MRT Station.   I just took a nice walk getting off at the … 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 →