Illuminating Traditions: The History of Lanterns and the Lantern Festival

It was my first time experiencing the Lantern Festival (元宵节). This year, it was held in Chiayi. The place was really huge, and I felt pretty tired walking all around, but it was definitely worth it. We walked over 5 km, admiring everything, and my family wondered how I had so much energy being 8 months...

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Chiayi Travel: Historical Relic Museum

The Historical Relic Museum can be found in Chiayi Park. It is a Japanese-style building that was constructed in 1941. Inside, visitors can learn about the history of Chiayi, Alishan, and the Japanese colonial legacy.Entry to the museum is free, and visitors are required to take off their shoes before...

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Sun Moon Lake: Unveiling the Legend of Taiwan's Serene Beauty

The legend of Sun Moon LakeLong ago, in the mountains of Nantou, there lived a tribe called the Shao. The people mostly cultivated corn, rice, and taro on their farms and relied on fishing and hunting for their main source of food.One morning, they heard a loud "boom" and felt the ground shaking. The...

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Nantou Travel: Hehuanshan - Snow and Cherry Blossom Viewing

It's winter time, and I miss snow. Today, we decided to go to the mountains in Nantou to play in the snow. It's about a 3-hour drive from Yunlin. Many people were also heading there. Unfortunately, there was a control stop, and cars without chains were not allowed to proceed. There were a few places...

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