Traditional Chinese religion often took heroes and important figures and deified them in city temples. And, with the strong roots of filial piety in Confucian thought and Chinese culture, emperors were honored as fathers of the nation. The Temple of … Continued
One of my favorite museums in Beijing, the Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum is delightful! On the site of the Zhenjue Temple, this museum uses the temple as the central part of its collection. It was built during the 15th … Continued
Taiwan has kept alive many of the traditional Chinese beliefs and practices that were lost in recent history in the Mainland. Because of this traditional Taoist and Buddhist temples dot the city. There are neighborhood temples and larger more significant … Continued
When preparing my trip to Taipei, I asked many friends what they recommended. That’s how I learned about Elephant Hill near Taipei 101. Almost everyone raved about Jiufen. This small mountain town is not too far away from the city, … Continued
Other than my time in the Taipei Taiwan Temple and Taipei 101, hiking in the Maokang area was my favorite experience in Taipei. To get there I rode the subway all the way to the end of the brown line … Continued
Not far from Taipei 101, the Sun YatSen Memorial Hall stands as a testament to the influence of one man for so much change. Sun YatSen is respected in Taiwan and on the mainland. He is the father of modern … Continued
Taipei 101 towers over the other buildings of Taipei. It dominates the skyline of the city. As the ninth tallest building in the world, this is to be expected. However, in most cities with one of these tallest buildings, other … Continued
Taiwan is a lovely island rich with Chinese culture. My recent visit to Taipei helped me experience this lovely place. I was there for a week, which allowed for more than just the high tourist spots and time to explore. … Continued
Massive colorful halls. Sweeping pointed eaves. Elaborate colorful woodwork and detailed stone carvings. Buddhist. Taoist. Traditional Chinese. Islamic. Peaceful meditative sanctuaries. Fragrant smoky air. These are just a few ways to describe the magnificent and diverse temples of Beijing that … Continued
