Danshui in Taiwan, is also known as “Tamsui”(淡水). This seaside town once played a critical role in international trading. Danshui was not without turbulence where many countries and authorities try to take control of it for the past 300 years. Foreigners came and left. Continue reading
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Yangmingshan National Park @ Taipei, Taiwan
Yangmingshan National Park (阳明山国家公园) is pretty throughout the year, and always different throughout the seasons because a multitude of flowers blossom on the hills and mountains. Cherry blossoms and camellias bloom January to March, Continue reading
Yomi Hotel @ Taipei, Taiwan
Yomi Hotel inTaipei (优美饭店) is located in a vibrant neighborhood, strategically within 2 minutes walk to the bus stop (in front of Ambassador Hotel) and 5 minutes walk to Shuang Lian MTR Station. There is plenty to explore around the hotel – Watsons, Cosmed, bubble tea shops, 7-11 (lots) and food streets to name a few. Continue reading
Beitou Hot Spring @ Gaia Hotel, Taipei
Many visit Beitou for its hot springs to unwind in mineral-laden spring water. Beitou is just a mere 20 minutes train ride away from Taipei. If I were to live in Taipei I would always be visiting Beitou because I love hot springs ! We went to the hot spring at the Gaia Hotel, unplanned and impromptu because we had a little time to kill before dinner. Continue reading
Pingxi Line @ Taiwan – A Day with Sky Lanterns & Old Streets
The Pingxi Line (平溪支线) would be a familiar railway branch for those that are planning for the Pingxi Lantern Festival. The Sky Lantern Festival is a highly anticipated annual even typically held during Chinese New year. The bad thing is, that’s the time when the whole of Taiwan is on holiday and that’s one of the places where everyone wants to go. The good thing is, you could go to Shifen (十分), Pingxi (平溪) and Jingtong (菁桐) in the Continue reading
A Day in Jiufen @ Taiwan
Jiufen (九份) is an old township on the mountains that was once a small settlement that developed into a township as a result of gold rush. During the early days, the inhabitants would descend the mountain to purchase their daily necessities like food, salt etc; a to and fro journey that would take three days. Continue reading
Aquatic Addiction Development Japanese Restaurant @ Taipei, Taiwan
It’s a mad house at the Aquatic Addiction Development Japanese Restaurant (上引水产) in Taipei. Waiters are almost always walking on a small jog and patrons are always standing whether they are queuing up for a table, or eating. Yes, eating. We stood and ate gourmet Japanese food in an atmospheric set-up. Continue reading
24 Things to Eat @ Shilin Night Market @ Taipei, Taiwan
Shilin Night Market is indisputably the most famous night market in Taiwan. Not only tourists, but locals too flock here for a vibrant night filled with superb food, dazzling clothes and amusing games. There are two sections to the market; one section is housed in the Shilin Market Building, while the other section is on the open streets. At Shilin Night Market, traditional and classic foods are showcased you’ll be able to get a gist of Taiwanese Street Food at a glance. Let’s start off with things to eat at the Shilin Market Building first ! Continue reading