January 26, 2023

Yunlin Travel: Beigang Old Street - Lunar New Year travel

Beigang Old Street (北港老街)Beigang Old Street, located on Zhongshan Road in Beigang Town, Yunlin, has been a significant center of life for the people of Yunlin since the Qing Dynasty. It is not only the oldest old street in Beigang but also the development center of the area. The ancient street has a...

January 25, 2023

Yunlin Travel: Xiluo Old Street during Lunar New Year

Xiluo Old Street - Yanping Old Street (延平老街)Xiluo Old Street, also known as Yanping Road, was a bustling market in early Taiwan, serving as a trading hub for rice, vegetables, and fruits, as well as a center for water and land transportation. Over 170 years ago, Xiluo Street was formed, and today,...

January 21, 2023

Lunar New Year in Taiwan

Happy Lunar New Year! This year, we're celebrating the Year of the Rabbit. The festivities during this holiday last for a week, which some might find a bit too long. As usual, we visited my parents-in-law's place, although I've mentioned in my blog before that I'm not particularly fond of being there....