Hsinchu Travel: Tea Farms and Hukou Old Street

It's nice weather today, so after finishing baking my cakes, we went outside. Initially, we wanted to see the Yellow Trumpet Flowers blossom in Xinpu. Yesterday, we saw a pink trumpet tree in bloom, so I thought it was already the season. After driving there, we discovered that there were no flowers...

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Taoyuan Travel: Sankeng Old Street and Tung Blossom Trail

We visited Sankeng in Taoyuan, where we were delighted to see the beautiful tung flowers in full bloom. The surrounding hills were adorned with white flowers, creating a picturesque landscape. The Tung Blossom Trail is just a short walk away from Sankeng Old Street. Although the old street was not...

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Taipei Travel: YangMingShan - Calla Lily Festival

It's our second visit to Yangmingshan, and this time we came to admire the blossoming Calla lilies. Last year, we visited a beautiful hydrangea farm in the area. Visiting on a weekday turned out to be a great idea as there were fewer people, making it easier to drive and find parking. On weekends and...

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Nantou Travel: Attractions and legend of Sun Moon Lake

Sun Moon Lake (日月潭) Sun Moon Lake (日月潭) is located in the mountains of Yuchi Township, Nantou County (南投). It is the second-largest lake in Taiwan and the largest semi-natural lake and power generation reservoir. Covering an area of 17 km2, it has a maximum depth of 30m and a maximum width of 4km.The...

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Hsinchu Travel: Xinpu ~ Exploring Historic Sites of Hakka Heritage

Xinpu, located in the northern part of Hsinchu County, is a small town known for its Hakka culture and traditional architecture. One of the most famous activities in Xinpu is the drying persimmons festival, which showcases the local agricultural heritage.Originally inhabited by the Pingpu indigenous...

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