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Golden Waterfall

The Golden Waterfall is located very near Shuinandong the abandoned refinery.  The water washing through the mine is loaded with minerals, maybe toxic ones, that give the rocks a gold … Continue Reading →

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EcoArk Pavillion

The EcoArk Pavillion is a few minute walk from the MRT Yuanshan Station in Yuanshan Expo Park. I have seen several exhibitions in the pavillion. It is a fascinating building … Continue Reading →

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Xinzhuang Civil Sports Center

The Xinzhuang Civil Sports Center is located not far from the Xinzhuang MRT.  There are a number of things that I found interesting.  The building itself is impressive.  It is … Continue Reading →

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Grand Hotel Secret Tunnel

The Grand Hotel is a Taipei icon.  Many dignitaries stayed there over the years including USA presidents  Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton.  It is stunning inside and out. … Continue Reading →

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Taipei 101 Modern Marvel

Taipei 101 is a Modern Marvel. For me it is the foremost ICON in Taiwan. I cannot think of Taiwan without visualizing Taipei 101. Coming from Chicago we have the … Continue Reading →

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The Real Taipei 101 Fireworks

Have you ever seen the real Taipei 101 fireworks?  You are probably thinking, yes of course.   I am not talking about the fireworks show I mean the real fireworks. … Continue Reading →

Taipei 101 New Years Fireworks

The New Years fireworks at Taipei 101 are very special. If you go plan ahead. Expect the obvious; huge crowd and a long and difficult commute to and from the … Continue Reading →

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Elephant Mountain and more

Elephant Mountain was always easy to reach but now it is even easier. The last stop on the newly expanded MRT Red Line is Xiangshan (Elephant Mountain). From the MRT … Continue Reading →