Unique and very creative. These are our first thoughts when we stepped in this small village. It is located in Nantun District, where houses were painted with vibrant and vivid colors, and is a popular tourist destination in Taichung. Its...
Taipei 101 is an engineering marvel and an iconic landmark in modern Taiwan. Towering at 508 meters and 101 floors (hence the name), the building symbolizes the fusion of modern technology and Asian tradition. The building’s shape reflects the traditional...
The most prominent national monument and historical landmark, the National Chaing Kai-Shek Memorial Hall (國立中正紀念) was built in honor and as a memorial to the former military leader and the President of the Republic of China (aka Taiwan), Chiang Kai-Shek....
A historic coal-mining town in the countryside of New Taipei City. The town of Pingxi (平溪) played a large role in 20th-century coal boom in Taiwan. But it is not the reason why tourists are being attracted here: it has...
If you’re into culture & history, an avid window shopper or just an anime fan – Jiufen Old Street is the place to roll into one. This decommissioned gold-mining mountain town was established during the Japanese occupation, and its alleyways...
After being educated and awed by nature in Yehliu Geopark and abandoned UFO village of Wanli, we went to another abandoned place and natural landmark, not far from our previous destination. The weather seemed uncooperative with continuous rains, but we...
What happened here? Why it’s all abandoned? What a waste! These are the things we asked to our tour guide Carol when she brought us here. It is as if covered by a mystery on why these futuristic “UFO” houses...
The second tallest lighthouse in the country, this old towering structure was built by the combined forces of Filipino, American and British engineers in 1905. Majestically rising at 351 feet above sea level, it stands on a solid rock...
The largest, the grandest, and the most visited castle in Japan. As a fan of Japanese castles, we wasted no opportunity in stepping on its grounds during our recent visit to Japan. Himeji Castle (姫路城, Himejijō) is frequently known as...
You’ve seen this iconic image in other media, but you don’t know it by name. This is the centuries-old Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社, Itsukushima Jinja), located in Itsukushima Island (popularly known as Miyajima) in the city of Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture. The...
Also known as the Carp Castle (鯉城 Rijō), the Hiroshima Castle (広島城, Hiroshimajō) is a beautiful castle at the heart of the city. It is a flat castle, built on the plain in the center of the city, rather than on...
Being a part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, this is the preserved ruins of the building in the aftermath of the Atomic bombings of August 6, 1945. This building, formerly known as the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, was...
