In my last post I mentioned about the many unique snacks and food at Danshui, Taipei. Definitely if you ask many of the locals, there is one common snack that most will recommend you to try in Danshui. It is a unique tofu/fishcake dish and the authentic ones can only be found at a place called Ah Gei‘s in Danshui. This dish is not found elsewhere in Taipei, so my wife and I decided to check out what the hype was all about. Read Full Article →
Further down the coast from the Danshui old street area in northern Taipei, is a little port called Fisherman’s Wharf. It is for many years where fisherman would dock their boats to unload their catch of the day. It is also a great place where you can enjoy a stroll through the docks and catch the sunset. Luckily for my wife and I, we reached the Fisherman’s Wharf just in time to see the amazing sunset. Here’s how it all went… Read Full Article →
Danshui (also known as Danshuei, Tamshui, or Tamsui) is a laid back waterfront town on the northern part of Taipei city. Historically this is a significant place in Taipei history, where it was one of the main settlements for the Spanish in the 1600′s. It was also been influenced by the Japanese during the world war era having established its unique 1900′s architecture and infrastructure. Its a great place to just stroll around, grab some great food, and just soak in the atmosphere. Ever since I first stepped foot at Danshui, there was something about it that left a lasting impression on me. Here are some of the reasons why I love Danshui so much. Read Full Article →
Nestled near a sleepy sea side community on the northern end of Taipei is the magnificent Guandu Temple. Taiwan is known for a lot of beautiful Chinese temples, and Guandu Temple is no exception. Little is known about this temple in the various guide books, however I was glad I took the chance to visit it. The minute I step foot into the Guandu Temple, I was simply taken away by its remarkable architecture and beauty. Out of all the temples I have visited in Taipei, I consider Guandu Temple one of the best. Read Full Article →
Located right within the National Palace Museum complex in Taipei is the Zhishan Garden. This wonderful garden is a great place to stroll and just relax after walking through the National Palace Museum. The gardens is a recreation of traditional Chinese landscaping, bringing back the scenery that has inspired many of the ancient Chinese poets and scholars. The best part is that entrance to the Zhishan Garden is free for anyone who has bought general admission tickets to the museum! Here’s a quick look at the gardens… Read Full Article →
Even if you are not a museum person, a trip to Taipei, Taiwan is not complete if you have not visited the National Palace Museum in Taipei’s north end. The National Palace Museum carries one of the world’s largest collection of ancient Chinese artifacts and is considered the most significant museum there is in the region as it carries over 8000 years of Chinese history. Here’s a more in depth look around the National Palace Museum. Read Full Article →
There are numerous hot springs hotels in the Beitou area of Taipei, Taiwan. Some of which are actually hotspring resorts, complete with spa centres and fine dining. However you need to keep note that some of the hot springs hotels in Beitou do not offer real natural hotsprings in their facilities, as some of them simply pump boiling tap water and just mix sulfur powder instead. After researching some of the hotspring resorts online and also from various travel guides, I have managed to find one pretty decent hot springs hotel to stay at in Beitou. Read Full Article →
After enjoying some hot springs in Beitou, Taipei, in Taiwan, one of the best things to enjoy also is the hot pot! For those of you who do not know what hot pot is, it is basically where you choose your side dishes (raw ingredients) to cook your self in a pot of boiling broth. This is extremely perfect for those cool days, as eating hot pot will instantly warm you right up! Read Full Article →
The Taipei Hot Springs culture is evidently seen at the hot springs in Beitou area. Resorts have sprung up everywhere in the area providing hot spring bath houses and spas for all classes, from the public dipping pools outside, to the luxurious 5 star hotels with exclusive pools inside. Lying at the source providing the natural hot spring water in the Beitou area is the Beitou Thermal Valley (also known as Hell Valley). The Thermal Valley is a natural pond of spring water heated up by volcanic rocks from underneath. The sure heat of this pool is extreme! Read Full Article →
Tucked away in the lush garden’s of Qinshui Park in Beitou area of Taipei is the Beitou Hot Springs Museum. It is a charming Euro-Japanese style building that was once the main public hot springs bath house for the Japanese during their occupation of Taiwan. This building has been restored as a museum to provide visitor’s a detailed look at the history of Taipei hot springs culture, particularily in the Beitou area of Taipei city, which is one of the main natural hot spring resort areas in Taiwan. Read Full Article →
