Grass Jelly: A Popular Asian Dessert with Health Benefits

Grass jelly, also known as leaf jelly, is a popular dessert enjoyed in East Asia and Southeast Asia, particularly in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and China. It is made using the Platostoma palustre plant, commonly known as Chinese mesona or xiancao. This plant belongs to the mint family and is primarily...

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Yunlin Travel: Visiting the ChengLin Agarwood

Chenglin Agarwood Forest Pavilion (澄霖 沉香 味道森林館 - 雲林景點)ChengLin Agarwood offers a variety of activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy. One of the main highlights is the landscaping park, where you can take leisurely walks and admire the beautiful bald cypress trees that change colors during the...

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Yunlin Travel: Great Buddha of Hushan Temple

Hushan Temple (湖山岩)  Riding around with my husband, I've seen the huge Buddha sculpture smiling at the city from a hill in Douliou many times. Today is my first time visiting this place.This Hushan Temple (湖山岩) in Douliou is quite big and looks pretty impressive. It is placed in the mountains,...

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Kaohsiung Nightscape: The Love River

The Love River (愛河) is a romantic destination. We stopped here on our way home after a trip to Lotus Lake. You can enjoy the city view at night while sipping a cup of coffee and listening to music. There are several coffee shops in the park, and cultural events such as concerts are often held by the...

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Kaohsiung Travel: Lotus Lake ~ Dragon and Tiger Pagodas

We decided to visit Kaohsiung after reading an article by Lonely Planet, which ranked it as the 5th best city in the world to visit in 2018. Since it's only a 2-hour drive from our place, we thought it would be a great opportunity to explore and discover what interesting attractions the city has to...

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