Ningxia night market is hard proof that the Taiwanese love to be crowded together: here, two rows of stalls running up wide Ningxia road are unnecessarily pushed close together to create a narrow walkway between them.
Ningxia is located near historic Dadaocheng and Dihua Street, one of the most interesting neighborhoods for wandering and street photography in Taipei.
This is a great choice for a quick and easy night market experience, or if you are traveling in Taipei with kids (but it still gets packed, so do come early). Running from the traffic circle on Nanjing West Road north to Minsheng West Road, the southern portion features several children’s games, balloon darts, and so on.
By far the most popular stand in the market, with a line starting before they even open, is the Michelin recognized Liu Yu Zai deep fried taro balls 劉芋仔芋餅. They only sell two items: taro only balls, and taro balls stuffed with salted egg and pork floss.
Ningxia’s other Michelin selection night ...
National Taiwan Museum 國立臺灣博物館
The museum is the oldest museum in the Republic of China (Taiwan). It was founded by the colonial government during Taiwan's period of Japanese rule. The museum is located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei.
Established in 1908, the museum is the oldest in Taiwan. The colonial government of Japan set up the Taiwan Governor Museum (臺灣總督府民政部殖產局附屬博物館, which officially opened on 24 October 1908, to commemorate the inauguration of the North-South Railway.
The museum had a collection of over 10,000 items in its initial stages. In 1915, the new building of the museum in Taihoku New Park was inaugurated and became one of the major public buildings during Japanese rule.
Since 1999, the museum has been administered by the Central Government and renamed "National Taiwan Museum." Throughout the years of war and political transition and after twice being renamed, it stands as the only museum established during the colonial years, ...
The Taoyuan Airport MRT is a rapid transit line that connects Taipei, Taoyuan, and New Taipei with Taoyuan International Airport.
Here are some key points to consider when using the Taoyuan Airport MRT:
Express and Commuter Services: The line features both Express and Commuter services. Express trains are colored purple and are faster, taking only 35 minutes from Taipei Main Station to Taoyuan International Airport Terminal 1. Commuter trains are colored blue and stop at all stations, taking about 50 minutes from Taipei Main Station to Terminal 1.
Fares: Fares are based on the distance traveled, ranging from NT$30 to NT$160. There is no fare difference between Express and Commuter services.
In-Town Check-in: Passengers can use in-town check-in services at Taipei Main Station up to 3 hours before their flight departure, provided their airline allows it.
Luggage: Luggage can be checked at Taipei Main Station and at New Taipei Industrial Park Station. Passengers must complete the in-town ...
Wat Boromracha Kanchanapisak
Anusorn or Wat Leng Noel YI 2 was
bullt in 1996 to commemorate the
50th anniversary of King Rama 9’s
accession to the throne.
The architecture of the Viharas In the temple were Influenced by Mahayana or
Chinese Buddhist phllosophy and
Buddhist doctrine.
The Viharas consist of 3 Buddhas; the past, the present and the future. There is also a statue of Chinese goddess, Guan Yin Bodhisttava which is carved from a whole tree. She Is a major goddess of the Mahayana sect.
Wat Boromracha Kanchanapisek Anusorn Is usually crowded with people who come to
make merit, enhance thelr fortune and
redeem their bad luck regarding thalr
zodlac year. If it is your birth year under the Chinese calendar worshipers will come to perform the “washing away bad luck” ceremony.
The temple is full of details and in interesting part of Thailand. It’s relatively new in terms of Thai temples but worth a visit. I would recommend to anyone that has time to see this temple and...
