The National Palace Museum
In Beijing, right in the middle of the city, you’ll find the Palace Museum. This is the name given to the Forbidden City after the end of the Qing Dynasty. It is not to be confused with the National Palace … Continued
Temples in Taipei
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
Jiufen Taiwan
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
Maokang Cable Car and Hiking
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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
Sun YatSen and Chiang KaiShek Memorial Halls
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 and Elephant Hill
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 – wandering Taipei
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