Visiting Taichung - sea of flowers in Xinshe

On the last day of the year, me and my husband decided to visit the Taichung Flower Exhibition. The event proved to be very popular, with a large crowd of people gathered around. Finding parking was challenging, as some roads were blocked, and you ended up having to walk 2 km to reach the exhibition....

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Taichung Travel: Exploring the Lavender Cottage in Xinshe

Lavender Cottage (薰衣草森林台中新社店)If you are near Taichung and enjoy exploring mountains, Lavender Cottage is a wonderful place to visit. You can relax and take a leisurely walk among the beautiful lavender flowers. Additionally, there is a forest path where you can immerse yourself in the natural surroundings...

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From Bean to Plate: The History of Soy and Soy Products

Taiwan has a long history of cultivating and importing soybeans and soy products. Soybeans were first cultivated in Northeast Asia at least 2700 years ago. Since at least 1647, Taiwan has been importing soybeans. Currently, 97% of all consumed beans in Taiwan are imported from America.Formosan beans,...

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Yunlin Travel: Huwei Puppet Museum and Story House

Puppet Theatre Museum (雲林布袋戲館) The Yunlin Puppet Theater is located on the first floor of the museum, showcasing various special exhibitions of puppets in Yunlin. On the second floor, you can explore a collection of precious puppet-related cultural relics, including Huang Haiyan. The museum also offers...

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Yunlin Travel: Enchanting Floral Beauty ~ Silk Floss Trees and More

During the autumn and winter seasons, from around October to January, the silk floss trees (美人樹) in Nongbo Park in Huwei, Yunlin, Taiwan, bloom and transform the area into a pink spectacle. Silk floss trees are similar to kapok trees and are mostly found in the southern parts of Taiwan, particularly...

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