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Visiting Jinguashi (金瓜石) in Taipei

Posted on February 8, 2009 by

Jinguashi(金瓜石) is a town in Taipei County, Taiwan, notable for its historic gold and copper mines. It also knows as Kinkaseki in Japanese. Although the minerals have since been depleted, the town still attracts many visitors to its Gold Ecological … Continue reading →

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Yangmingshan National Park (陽明山國家公園)

Posted on September 8, 2008 by

On our second visit to Taipei city, Rachel and I went to the Yangmingshan National Park to check out the scenery there. We remembered passing by the area on the MRT during our first visit there and was awed by … Continue reading →

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My 2nd Trip to Taipei

Posted on August 7, 2008 by

Taipei City flag via wikipedia Yeah! I am flying off today to Taipei city for the second time this year. I won’t be back till 14 August, 2008. Don’t miss me too much when I am gone. Meanwhile, this blog … Continue reading →

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Modern Toilet Restaurant in Taiwan (便所主题餐厅)

Posted on May 30, 2008 by

Eng Shan introduced me to this restaurant, prior to my Taipei trip and I went there with Rachel, Mark and Meiyen. In this toilet-themed restaurant, the seats are all made from toilet bowls, not chairs. Sink faucets, wash basins and … Continue reading →

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放天灯 (Sky Lantern)

Posted on May 22, 2008 by

During our trip to Taipei, Rachel and I travelled to Ping Hsi (平溪) to release a sky lantern. According to the tourist pamphlets, the Shih Fen (十分) area used to be coal mines and are tucked in remote mountainous area … Continue reading →

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