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Interesting Leisure Farms in Taiwan’s Hsinchu County

Known as the “Fruit Kingdom,” Taiwan boasts many leisure farms, primarily the tourist orchards scattered throughout Hsinchu Country. These pick-your-own farms offer diverse fruits, including strawberries, oranges, star fruits, peaches, apples, grapes, tomatoes, guavas, dragon fruits, bell fruits, passion fruits, persimmons, etc. Please watch the following video for more interesting images of orange-picking leisure farms ...

Billy Shyu

The mandarin orange at a leasure orchard in Hsinchu County, Taiwan

The Sun Link Sea Forest Recreation Area in Taiwan

Nestled in central Taiwan’s Nantou County, Sun Link Sea Forest Recreation Area, also known as Shanlinxi Forest Recreation Area (杉林溪森林生態渡假園區), is a captivating destination that enchants visitors with its mesmerizing natural beauty. Spanning approximately 40 hectares (99 acres) at an elevation of 1,600-1,800 meters (5,249-5,905 feet) above sea level, this fantastic haven boasts 10 scenic ...

Billy Shyu

The Sun Link Sea Forest Recreation Area in Taiwan

A Mesmerizing Image and Character Formation in Taiwan

On December 9, 2023, the  Liberty Square of the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in the heart of Taiwan’s bustling capital, Taipei, was transformed into a living canvas of beauty and spirituality. 5,200 Falun Dafa practitioners gathered there for their annual image and character formation event.  The significance of the image and character formation The ...

Billy Shyu

The image and character formtion in Taipei in 2023.

An Incredible Phenomenon Following Organ Transplants

Over the years, there have been remarkable stories of some organ transplant recipients encountering “unimaginable” phenomena. Even though the recipient doesn’t know what happened to the donor due to medical laws, it seems they have received some messages from the donors that have provided clues.   Dreams of a car accident  A netizen shared his father’s ...

Tatiana Denning

Aerial view of a few spotted clouds and the shining sun on the horizon.

Yingge: The Unique Ceramic Capital of Taiwan

Located southwest of New Taipei City, Yingge (鶯歌), which means “Warbler Song” in Chinese, takes its name from a stone shaped like a warbler on the outskirts of the town. Known as “Taiwan’s Jingdezhen (景德鎮),” this charming town proudly stands as the ceramic capital of Taiwan. It boasts a vast collection of ceramic factories, shops, ...

Billy Shyu

Yingge Ceramic Museum-Crescent Plaza

Enchanting Tea Plantations in Chiayi, Taiwan

Located in central Taiwan, Chiayi is known for its world-famous teas. Its versatile terrain is like a tea plantation paradise. Among the enchanting tea plantations in this beautiful county are those around the famous “1314 Observation Deck” (一生一世景觀台) in Ruifeng Village and Taixing Village in this county’s Meishan Township. The ‘1314 Observation Deck’ Nestled in ...

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Tea plantations in Chiayi, Taiwan

The Magnificent 2023 Hakka Expo in Taiwan

The Cabinet-level Hakka Affairs Council and the Taoyuan City Government jointly organized the first Hakka World Exposition, the 2023 Hakka Expo. With the theme of “Travel to Tomorrow (天光日个客家),” the event was held in Taoyuan City in northern Taiwan from August 11 to October 15, 2023.  The Expo mainly comprised two exhibition halls, the World ...

Billy Shyu

The design of the World Pavilion won the prestigious 'MUSE Design Awards.'

Chiang Kai-shek: A Leader with a Heart

Chiang Kai-shek, a well-known leader of modern times, is often perceived as a cold, military strongman. However, a closer look at his diaries and the memoirs of his past guards reveals a plethora of heartwarming anecdotes that show his affectionate interactions with people and his thoughtful considerations. These stories are most evident during his favorite ...

Max Lu

Statue of Chiang Kai-Shek, seated, in the main chamber of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan.

2023 Keelung Mid-Summer Ghost Festival

The Keelung Mid-Summer Ghost Festival (雞籠中元祭), also known as Keelung Chung-Yuan Festival, is one of the most iconic events in this small port city in northern Taiwan. It is a captivating event that bridges the realms of the living and the deceased.  Deeply rooted in the city’s rich history, this enchanting event has a profound ...

Billy Shyu

2023 Keelung Mid-Summer Ghost Festival.

A Small Town in Taiwan Famous for Its Golden Hot Spring

Jinshan is nestled on Taiwan’s North Coast, a hidden gem famous for its hot springs, particularly the unique golden hot spring. Small as it may be, this cozy town offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the soothing embrace of the unique natural waters of this golden hot spring while enjoying the tranquil surroundings. ...

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The Hanggang Public Bath House.