A Day in and Around Taipei

In and Around TaipeiClose to Our Apartment It’s overcast but not raining and a very comfortable 22°.This is a day for walking the city.We check out the local Tianhou Temple (built over 270 years ago), dedicated to the sea goddess Mazu.Nearby is the Rainbow Crossing in Ximending area and the marker where the Ximen Gate was located before it was destroyed by the Japanese. Dihau Street and Taipei Scooter WaterfallWe walk …

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Geoparks, Waterfalls and Sky Lanterns

Geo Parks, Waterfalls and Sky LanternsYehliu Geo ParkIt’s cooler (mid twenties), overcast with the odd patch of drizzle today. We walk to the nearby Ximen subway station to meet our 8:15am tour.Our first stop is Yehliu Geo Park. This is on a narrow promontory on the rocky coastline. The coastline in this area is big for the crab industry.The park is very cool. Erosion from the waves and weather …

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