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Qingshan Temple
Along with Longshan and Qingshui, this elegant temple is one of Wanhuas top houses of worship. First built in 1856, there is an abundance of top-quality wood, stone and decorative artwork to see here and the gods birthday festival is one of Taipei liveliest religious events. Qings
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Taichi Gorge
Its not hard to see why a 1986 rockslide that killed 28 visitors closed Taichi Gorge to the public for over two decades. The precipitously high, narrow and rocky terrain just doesnt allow for easy trail development. Kudos to the forestry bureau for the wall-hugging wooden steps and
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Sixty Stone Mountain
One of the east coasts most mesmerising landscapes, Sixty Stone Mountain sits 952m high above the Rift Valley. As you ascend the ever winding road up, it seems as if this is simply yet another journey through beautiful lush subtropical forest. But wait for the top, where cleared fo
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Village 44 (Xingyi Assembly Hall)
When the Nationalist army decamped to Taiwan in 1949, one million soldiers (and their eventual families) had to be rehoused. Thus arose military dependants villages, which once were scattered across Taiwan. Village 44, in the shadow of Taipei 101, was Taipeis first. For decades t
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Fuyuan Forest Recreational Area
In an area of serene natural beauty, the 235-hectare Fuyuan Forest Recreational Area, which is run by the Butterfly Valley Resort, protects the largest pure camphor forest left in Taiwan. Quiet trails run through the reserve to waterfalls and special bird and butterfly corridors. A
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Xiahai (Hsiahai) City God Temple
This lively and well-loved temple on Dihua St was built in 1856 to house the City God statue that the losers in the Wanhua feud took as they fled upstream. Little-changed since those days, the temple is a terrific spot to witness folk worship rituals as well as admire some gorgeous
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Lotus Pond
The pond in the north of the city has been a popular destination since the Qing dynasty and is well known for the 20 or so temples dotting the shoreline and nearby alleys. At night coloured lights give the lake a very festive appearance. Starting from the southern end and heading c
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Taipei Expo Park
The site of Taipeis wildly popular 2010 floral exposition, this expansive park covers three distinct sections, all linked up so you can enjoy a long stroll exploring them and the various sights within. First off is Yuanshan Park, where youll find gardens, a lively outdoor food cou
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Chung Tai Chan Temple
From the entrance doors with their giant wooden guardians to the delightful 18 lohan reliefs, only top-quality materials and artists, both Taiwanese and foreign, were used during the temple’s construction. Another highlight is the seven-storey indoor pagoda, which was built without
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Manyueyuan Forest Recreation Area
This recreation area is truly a park for all seasons and all people. The first section has paved or cobbled paths, scenic pavilions and short walks to a number of gorgeous waterfalls. Once you get past this, however, youre on natural trails that climb for hours through sweet-smelli
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U
One of Taiwans most mesmerising performance groups, U-Theatre combines traditional drumming and music with dance inspired by Taoism, meditation and martial arts. U-Theatres unique outdoor night-time shows are sometimes held in a natural amphitheatre in Maokong. Check the website fo
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Peace Memorial Park
With its high, rocky peninsula, the eastern edge of Beigan was once an important part of the ROCs military defence of Matsu. The entire zone, now a memorial park, is one of the islands most intriguing military sites, consisting of many strongholds where youll find tunnels, foxholes
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Kuei Pavilion
Built in 1836 for the worship of the god of literature, the elegant two-storey pavilion is surrounded by a number of stately Western-style buildings and a whole neighbourhood of old dwellings connected by narrow lanes. The pavilion is down a side alley to the left just past the Mem
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Erkan Old Residences
Set on emerald slopes above the blue sea, Erkan Village (二崁古厝, Èrkǎn Gǔ Cuò) oozes charm from every coral wall, stone walkway and brick facade. The 50 or so houses are built in a melange of southern Fujian, Western and Japanese styles, and they mostly hail from the early 20th centu
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Chihpen (Zhiben) Forest Recreation Area
This enchanting forest park features a path of giants; giant white-bark fig trees, that is. These weeping figs have hanging ariel roots that form a complex spiderweb-like design. In the forest its also common to see Formosan macaques and even catch a glimpse of the tiny Reeves munt
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Chung Tai Museum
Don’t miss this superb museum adjacent to the main building; it is a fabulous showcase of Buddhist artefacts dated as early as AD 386.If you wonder why one Buddha has a medicine ball in his hand while another is holding a lotus, look for the answers on the touchscreen panels. These
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Ma
This 16.5 hectare ecological park hosts a stand of ancient red and yellow cypress trees easily the match of those at other ancient forests in Taiwan including Lalashan. The oldest tree here is reportedly over 2500 years old. The gated park is a few kilometres down Hwy 7 past Mingch
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Chenghuang Temple
This is the spiritual centre of Chiayi and is dedicated to the City God. First constructed in 1715, many of the best parts of the temple hail from a 1941 reconstruction. Look for the gorgeous spiderweb plafond (decorative) ceiling and two rows of lively cochin (brightly coloured, g
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Chihkan Towers
This old fort is a splendid place to roam around, or to enjoy an outdoor concert on weekends. Chihkan has gone through many masters – Ming, Qing and Japanese, and the Kuomintang (KMT; Chinas Nationalist Party) – since the foundations were first laid by the Dutch in 1653. At that ti
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Matsu Temple
This holy structure was renovated in 1936, a high period in Taiwans temple arts. The woodcarvings are particularly fine in the front hall, and the high plafond is simply gorgeous. The Matsu statue in this temple is now called the Black-Faced Matsu, as centuries of incense smoke hav
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