After the trip at Beitou and enjoying the hotspring water, we heads up to Yang Ming San (陽明山)to enjoy the night view of the city itself. Yangmingshan National Park is located in the north of Beitou. Yangmingshan was called Caoshan (Grass Mountain) during Japanese occupation of Taiwan, because it … [Read more...] about THE FASCINATING VIEW FROM YANG MING SAN
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RELAXING SPA AT BEITOU
After our tired trip at the Danshui Old Street, we headed up to Beitou for a relaxing hot spring. It is indeed a packed day but we reached their slightly late where the museum had closed. We had just went to the nearby hotel which is recommended for a private hot spring. Beitou Hot Spring is one … [Read more...] about RELAXING SPA AT BEITOU
CHIANG MAI TRIP ITENERARY
Chiang Mai is one of the cities located in North Thailand and the city itself is one of the largest and most culturally significant city in the northern of Thailanditself. From the name itself, Chiang Mai means “New City” and it was named because it was being founded in 1296 succeding Chiang Rai … [Read more...] about CHIANG MAI TRIP ITENERARY
BEAUTIFUL OLD STREETS AT DANSHUI
After our bumpy rides on the boat, we finally reach the Danshui Old Street (淡水老街).The place is indeed packed with people. Danshui Old Street (淡水老街) is one of the famous streets in Taiwan. Danshui Old Street is located in New Taipei City (Taipei County). A 5 minute walk from Danshui MRT station … [Read more...] about BEAUTIFUL OLD STREETS AT DANSHUI
LOVE HERE WE COME AT TAMSUI FISHERMAN’S WHAFT
After that, we headed to the Tamsui Fisherman's Whaft /the lover bridge of Tamsui. The place is simply beautiful with a strong wind blowing. Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf (Chinese: 淡水漁人碼頭) is a very scenic spot at the western tip of Tamsui District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. Its predecessor was the … [Read more...] about LOVE HERE WE COME AT TAMSUI FISHERMAN’S WHAFT
SHIFEN: I LOVE THE SOUND OF THE WATERFALLS
My day 3 journey is to the Shifen, we started our trip as usual starts at 9 am and the driver picked us up and we headed to Shifen (十分). The Shifen town is where we are heading too for this round and I am buying some cakes from the JE Bakery Shop for some delights to have when we are in the … [Read more...] about SHIFEN: I LOVE THE SOUND OF THE WATERFALLS
MAKE YOUR WISH IN PINGXI
- The beautiful lantern at PingXi- Pingxi is our next destination after Shifen where Pingxi(平溪) is famous for their lantern. I am just in love with their handmade lantern there but we did not buy any though. A slight disappointment after we back to Malaysia. - The Pingxi town- The lantern is … [Read more...] about MAKE YOUR WISH IN PINGXI
FOOD HUNTING TIME AT KEELUNG’S MIAOKOU NIGHT MARKET
Taiwan is famous for its night markets– crowded, carnival-esque bazaars where people gather to feast on everything from oyster omlettes to ice cream.Keelung's Miaokou Night Market is famous throughout Taiwan for its large selection of food. It meanders through lanes and alleys in the downtown area … [Read more...] about FOOD HUNTING TIME AT KEELUNG’S MIAOKOU NIGHT MARKET
KEELUNG RIVER
Our next visit is the Keelung River. The place is simply beautiful and I am in love with the place where the river is simply amazing. The Keelung River originates in the mountains west-northwest of the town of Jingtong in Pingxi District, New Taipei City, flows down to a rift valley and then … [Read more...] about KEELUNG RIVER
AN OLD TOWN WITH SURPRISES: JIUFEN
After our journey to the Nanya Peculiar Rock (南雅海岸)and Jinguashi (金瓜石), we then headed to the one of the famous township which Jiufen (九份). It is a popular destination about an hour east of Taipei. It’s popular with tourists and locals alike, but has a certain charm to it that can’t be missed. The … [Read more...] about AN OLD TOWN WITH SURPRISES: JIUFEN