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Travel in Taiwan 2017/11/12
Xinfu Market (01:00) On Guangzhou Street’s south side across from Bopiliao is the old Xinfu Market building, fronted by scores of traditional-style market stalls in narrow, covered lanes. The building, opened in 1935, was Taipei’s first modern public market, housing stalls selling fresh fish/meats, fruits/vegetables, tobacco/alcohol items, Chinese cakes/pastries, etc. Its heyday was in the 1950s, after Taipei’s population had exploded following the migration of the Nationalist government from mainland China in the late 1940s. Increased competition, notably from the dense grid of stalls that grew before it and later the then-novel supermarkets of the 1990s, led to its eventual abandonment. Now thoroughly renovated, it was reopened earlier this year, housing a history display, café, and other facilities. The distinctive old building has a horseshoe shape and a narrow central courtyard that facilitates ventilation and light entry. The exterior is Art Deco, and the radial and stair patterns that were avant-garde when it opened have been retained.
Xibenyuan Temple Square (03:40) Though in a busy area, close to MRT Ximen Station and 7~10 minutes away from the Bopiliao/Xinfu sites on foot, this heritage Pure Land Buddhist temple complex feels hidden away, partially blocked from view by high walls. Built up in the years after 1922, Xibenyuan Temple was Taiwan’s largest Japanese-style Buddhist temple during the Japanese period. A fire in 1975 destroyed the Grand Hall and other key structures, only the Rinbansyo (temple abbot’s residence) and Tree Heart Hall (lecture hall) escaping. Long left abandoned, squatters were evicted from the site and renovation efforts were carried out through the 2000s to restore the former glory of the complex, giving birth to a new city landmark. The stately Bell Tower stands atop a hillock at the square’s entrance. The brick-built Tree Heart Hall, once used for Dharma teaching, is now a space for art exhibits and temple/area history displays. Tip: Savor premium Taiwan teas in the elegant Eighty-Eightea teahouse in the renovated Rinbansyo, rich in Japanese aesthetics, the large central room’s tatami flooring creating a Kyoto tea-ceremony ambience.
English and Chinese Bell Tower 鐘樓 Bopiliao Historic Block 剝皮寮歷史街區 Eighty-Eightea 八拾捌茶 Grand Hall 本堂 Longshan Temple 龍山寺 Rinbansyo 輪番所 Tree Heart Hall 樹心會館 Wanhua District 萬華區 Xibenyuan Temple Square 西本願寺廣場 Xinfu Market 新富市場
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Vlog Taiwan Day3 I bopiliao old street, 1914 huashan, taipei fish market, shilin night market
WANHUA DISTRICT, TAIPEI - Daytime activities in Taipei
Me and Jed (my boyfriend) are on a 6-day stint in Taiwan. We arrived around lunch time at our AirBnB so we decided to do some daytime activities at the heart of Taiwan -- Taipei.
Jed can't help to eat the famous XL HotStar fried chicken the size of his head while I ate torched beef...in broad daylight. ????
My favorite part of this day would have to be touring around the Bopiliao Historical Block - a restored alley from the Qing dynasty. The Longshan temple is just on the next block so it's a win!
EXPLORING TAIWAN (no entrance fee)ximending district,red house theater,longshan temple ,taipei 101
⁴ᴷ⁶⁰ Walking Taipei, Taiwan : Wanhua District (December 16, 2019)
A walk through the Wanhua District of Taipei, Taiwan.
From Wikipedia: Wanhua District, known in Taiwanese Hokkien as Báng-kah khu and historically as Monga or Monka, is a district in Taipei, Taiwan. It is Taipei's oldest district. The district is home to historic buildings such as the Bangka Lungshan Temple, an iconic historic temple, and the Red House Theater, the first and largest teahouse and playhouse in Taiwan. Taipei's oldest, but decaying, garment district is also here.
As Wanhua District was Taipei's first district to undergo economic development, there are many old buildings and cultural sites. The large number of temples in this area is attributed to its prosperous past originating from the Qing era. The district can be divided into three sections: northern, central, and southern. The northern area, including Ximending, has become home to many shopping centers and is popular among the younger generation. Central Wanhua is known for its historical sites like Lungshan Temple, Qingshui Temple, Qing Shan Gong and Bopiliao Historic Street; traditional shopping; and local snacks. Southern Wanhua is mainly a residential area with a wide city park, also known as the Youth Park.
Wanhua District is divided up into 36 villages (里) and 722 neighborhoods (鄰). In recent years, the population in the district has been in decline. The district also has an older and fatter population than those of other districts. It also has a higher concentration of Mainland Chinese. Nevertheless, this district continues to be treasured by many as it is representative of some of Taipei's richest historical cultures. An example would be the annual temple rituals held at Qing Shan Gong, also known as the Qing Shan King Sacrificial Ceremony. This is a massive event that involves touring Wanhua for 3 consecutive nights.
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Filmed December 16, 2019
Timestamps 4:50 - Zhonghua Road 5:55 - Juguang Road (Lane 112) 8:10 - Cool Street Scene with Locals 8:50 - Cat walking on awnings 10:44 - Bangka Boulevard 15:12 - Wanhua Station 20:30 - Longshan Temple MRT Metro Station 22:54 - Longshan Temple 30:00 - Guilin Road 36:00 - Qingshan Temple 49:20 - Taipei City Archives 56:00 - The Red House
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Bopiliao in 2 Minutes | Taiwan Video Travel Companion Ep. 6
Season 1: Taiwan Episode 6: Bopiliao Historical Block
A brief introduction to the Bopiliao Historical Block. In the 1890s, Japan had taken over Taiwan and begun to implement a series of infrastructure changes. Entire blocks of Taipei were renovated, but luckily for historians and instagramers, the Bopiliao block was saved due to the wonderful red tape of bureaucracy. In the 2000s, the Taipei government restored the area, and now all can enjoy it, except on Mondays because its closed.
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Taiwan Travel Vlog (Filipina in Taiwan): Longshan temple and Guangzhou night market
During our day off we visited the Longshan temple, the oldest temple in Taiwan . We also visited the nearby night market☺. I hope you enjoy watching. God bless you all.
20120720 A walk around Wanhua/Monga: temples, congee, medicinal herb alley and snake alley
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This is the famous Longshan Temple (龍山寺) in Taipei, also known as the Mengjia Longshan Temple. It is one of the largest and oldest temple in Taiwan.
How to go to Longshan Temple?
Take a train to Longshan Temple Station and exit from Exit 1.
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Taiwan: Shrimp Fishing and Bopiliao
Kat and Albert Adventures!
This was the last day. 1. Started with 24 hour shrimp fishing 2. Hanging out with family 3. Exploring Wanhua District 4. Exploring the SongYan Gallery area
Wonstar Hotel Ximen I - Taipei Hotels, Taiwan
Wonstar Hotel Ximen I 3 Stars Hotel in Taipei ,Taiwan Within US Travel Directory Wonstar Hotel Ximen I is located in the Wanhua District, within 1. 5 km from the Bopiliao Old Street and Longshan Temple MRT Station. It offers modern accommodation with free internet. Air-conditioned guestrooms are fitted with a minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and a TV with satellite channels. Free beverages and cookies are provided in rooms. The tour desk can assist guests with making travel arrangements. Laundry services are offered. Luggage storage can be found at the 24-hour front desk. Wonstar Hotel Ximen I is 2. 5 km from Ximen Station and the popular Ximending Night Market. Taoyuan Airport is 28 km from the hotel.
Wonstar Hotel Ximen I - Taipei Hotels, Taiwan Location in : No. 82, Section 1, Zhonghua Road, zip 10842, Taipei ,Taiwan
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WHERE TO GO IN TAIWAN A VLOG | DAY 1
We had a Taiwan trip last June 8, 2019. I was with my sister’s jhs batchmates and we had fun even though we were only four. The one that we went to at Wanhua district was called “Bopiliao.” Enjoy watching the vid! ❣️ forgive my pabebe self HAHAHAHAHA