On the 2nd day we covered so many places in Taoyuan!!!
First we went to a hot spring village Beitou
"Beitou ....Terrestrial Heat
Valley ~ the hot spring that flows from the valley which is sulphurous and highly
erosive"
and we had to take a "together" photo
to recreate our photo taken 30 years ago
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Next stop was Chiang Kai Shek's memorial
the National CKS Memorial Hall ~ the famous monument erected in memory of Chiang Kai-Shek.
see? 30 years ago and now!!
wow!! what do you think?
A trip to the miniatures museum is next...
"Miniatures Museum of
Taiwan within around 200 miniature arts in the museum. You will see several of
dollhouses, room boxes and the smallest TV is in the museum."
I love this museum! the details are realistic,fantastic and
meticulously madeand researched...I could not get enough of seeing
each scene...but
we had to rush to the next place: Chiu Fen Old Village
Chiufen ~ see the old fashioned way of life that still exists.
Here you will enjoy your own lunch with local delicious like fish ball, oyster’s noodles, Taro, sweet potato, yam desserts and many more. Or Jiufen. Located in New Taipei City (Taipei County), Chiufen village used to be the center of gold mining. This small village is located within hills, next to the mountains, and facing the ocean. Due to its special location, Chiufen village is well known for its foggy weather condition which creates a romantic atmosphere. The name Chiufen comes from a legend where nine families used to live in this village. Before the development of Chiufen, there was a lack of transportation which made trips to the market inconvenient. Therefore, whenever one family goes grocery shopping at the market, they would be divided what they have bought into nine pieces for each of the families. “Chiufen” literally means “nine pieces” in Mandarin, and this is how the village name came from. Today, Chiufen features an old street that is full of local snack vendors and special accessory stores. Various foods such as “Yu Yuan” (taro balls), fried meat balls, steamed taro cakes, and herbal rice cakes, are the Chiufen’s specialties. In addition, Chinese teahouses in this area are also very popular for both local and foreign tourists. Chiufen have beautiful sceneries so many tourist came to drink tea during night to appreciate the night view. Another feature here is the Gold Ecological Museum
Here you will enjoy your own lunch with local delicious like fish ball, oyster’s noodles, Taro, sweet potato, yam desserts and many more. Or Jiufen. Located in New Taipei City (Taipei County), Chiufen village used to be the center of gold mining. This small village is located within hills, next to the mountains, and facing the ocean. Due to its special location, Chiufen village is well known for its foggy weather condition which creates a romantic atmosphere. The name Chiufen comes from a legend where nine families used to live in this village. Before the development of Chiufen, there was a lack of transportation which made trips to the market inconvenient. Therefore, whenever one family goes grocery shopping at the market, they would be divided what they have bought into nine pieces for each of the families. “Chiufen” literally means “nine pieces” in Mandarin, and this is how the village name came from. Today, Chiufen features an old street that is full of local snack vendors and special accessory stores. Various foods such as “Yu Yuan” (taro balls), fried meat balls, steamed taro cakes, and herbal rice cakes, are the Chiufen’s specialties. In addition, Chinese teahouses in this area are also very popular for both local and foreign tourists. Chiufen have beautiful sceneries so many tourist came to drink tea during night to appreciate the night view. Another feature here is the Gold Ecological Museum
Look at me in my baggy raincoat? The rain was a bloody nuisance!
Nan-Fang-Ao a hardcore fishing town is located in Su-Ao County in northeast Taiwan,
visit to Nantian Temple ~ it is the landmark of Nan-fang-au and also the worshipping center of traditional religion for the local citizen.
Located at the end of the first fishing pier, Nantien (South Sky) Temple is dedicated to Matsu, Goddess of the Sea. It was built during the Japanese Occupation, and was rebuilt in 1951. The most attractive feature of the temple is the Mastu statue, which is made of gold. The temple is the center of religious for local citizens. There are many restaurants nearby so visitors can enjoy fresh and delicious seafood during their Yilan trip.
Finally we had this dinner which we could not finish..so much food for the 8 of us!
And, now I am at my hotel, The Liga in Hualien
We have travelled from Taipei to Taoyuan to Hualien..
Till tomorrow!
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