Chaotic, smelly, crowded, messy, and absolutely fantastic. I’ve been to Shilin Night Market so many times it’s a mystery why I never wrote about it. It’s one of my favorite places in Taipei and one of those first encounters I
Beitou : Hotsprings in Taipei
Fancy some hotsprings while visiting Taipei? there are a number of options, the most obvious ones being aboriginal Wulai to the south and Beitou up in the north. As for Beitou, just an MTR ride away there’s a really big
Taipei International Flora Exposition
The Taipei International Flora Exposition was a terrific event. It’s been a month since it closed and a few months since my visit, so it about time I get around to share that experience with you and show you how
Sanxia : Old Street & Zushi Temple
Want to get a feel of mingling with the Taiwanese crowds? Try Sanxia’s Old Street on a public holiday. You’re in for a special treat. There’s barely room to breath,you just go where the crowds push you… If
Yingge Old Street : Taipei County
Yingge is one of those terrific little areas just a daytrip out of Taipei. It has its own unique charm and magic. As everyone in Taiwan knows , Yingge is the ceramics mecca of Taiwan. It took me a long
Ghost Lake: Beitou’s Thermal Valley
In Beitou, one of the wonderful hotspring areas in northern Taipei, there is a small valley with a lake of natural hot waters bubbling up at temperatures of 80 to 100 degrees Celsius creating a special scene with clouds of
Maokong Gondola : Cable Car & Lion Dance
I recently had the chance to come back to revisit the Maokong Gondola, this time on a much better weather. Away from the clouds and mist I could finally see what was outside, and enjoy the terrific views. (that’s
Temple Fortune Telling : Passing the Qualifying Exams
There’s something comforting about putting your faith in the heavens and asking for guidance from the Gods. Though my background has made me over-skeptic and despite this not being of my religious background I find fortune telling and the ceremonies
Pavilion of Dreams : Taipei International Flora Exposition
Taiwan is hosting the international flora exposition in Taipei till April 25 2011. Even if you’re not that much into flowers, this is one event that you won’t want to miss. Taipei has done an extremely good job with this
Jinguashi–Gold Ecological Park
Even Taiwan had its own gold rush period, and Jinguashi’s (金瓜石) Gold Ecological Park is where you can tap into that part of Taiwan’s history. It’s only an hour or so to the east from Taipei, up the mountains, going