Hsinchu Travel: Red Maple and the Lingyin Temple of Hsinchu

It's nearly Lunar New Year, but we are still in Hsinchu. Today, we wanted to go to the mountains, but before noon, it looked very cloudy and a little bit cold to drive a scooter for over an hour. After breakfast, we went to Hsinchu Park to check the cherry blossoms there. Not many of them were in bloom,...

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Illuminating Traditions: Lantern Festival Celebrations Across Taiwan

It's the second time I have the chance to see the Lantern Festival. A year ago, we went to the Chiayi Lantern Festival, and during the Mid-Autumn Festival, I had the opportunity to see Sky Lanterns. Both celebrations take place on the 15th day of the first lunar month. In my previous posts, I wrote...

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Yunlin Travel: We Accidentally Met President Tsai at Beigang Chaotian Temple

Today, we visited Beigang and were greeted by a large crowd of people. There were long lines stretching from the temple to the bridge at the end of Old Street. We learned that President Tsai Ing-wen would be coming here, so we decided to wait for a while. We caught a glimpse of the president for just...

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Celebrating Tradition: The Lunar New Year Festivities in Taiwan

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, does not have a fixed date and is usually celebrated at the end of January or the beginning of February, according to the Lunar Calendar. In Taiwan, the country follows the Gregorian Calendar officially, but traditional holidays are still celebrated...

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New Taipei Travel: Cherry Blossom at Wuji TianYuan Temple

Travel Date: 2019/ 01/27Taiwanese people have a strong love for flowers, and each season brings different blossoms that attract numerous tourists. During my nearly two years in Taiwan, I have visited various flower farms and witnessed beautiful cherry blossoms in Nantou last year. I have always dreamed...

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