Taiping Temple

Bitan (碧潭), Xindian, Taipei County, Taiwan, 06/08/2010

Bitan (碧潭), historically called Shi-Bitan(石碧潭), is a tourist spot in Xindian, Taipei County, Republic of China (Taiwan). Bitan literally means Green Lake, referring to where the Xindian River widens to form the lake. There is a well-known suspension bridge that is used only by pedestrians. The bridge can be seen on the crest of Xindian. There are many restaurants, carnival activities, and pedal boats in the area.

Bitan can easily be reached via Taipei's MRT system. The lake is walking distance southwest of the Xindian Station (south terminal station of the green line).

Baishihu Suspension Bridge, Bishan Temple, & Senior Meetup (✈️Travel ????????Taiwan Series Day 3)

Day 3 of the ✈️ Travel ???????? Taiwan Series. Be part of the journey:
(Timestamps are below.)

00:36 As yesterday, I went to the egg sandwhich breakfast shop, which is located near 周古早味早餐 and the address is: 號, No. 1, Lane 31, Section 1, Da'an Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

1:43 Met with Kirk and Jane on the MRT towards Neihu. They were also going to Neihu towards the Baishihu Suspension Bridge and we decided to go together. Except, that I had to fill my EasyCard and run to make sure I found them again. That was fun.

3:40 Before stopping off at the Baishihu Susepension Brdige (白石湖吊橋), I asked Kirk and Jane where they were going. They said further up, as they were going to a senior meetup. They said I can go with them if I liked, so I said yes and it was amazing.

05:35 The food I had there was probably the best that I had throughout Taiwan. One of the best, I should say. Because it was all home cooked food. They were all cooking the food and it just had a home taste to the food, as odd as that may sound.

08:15 Saying goodbye to Kirk and Jane. Then expliorng the Baishihu Suspension Brdige (白石湖吊橋). That was an amazing sight. A bit scary, as it was my first time on a Suspension Brdige. Second time, techniqually. First time as about a year ago, in Taipei, on the Baishihu Suspension Bridge. lol. The location is: Bishan Rd, Neihu District, Taipei City, Taiwan 114

10:40 After, I took a visit to Bishan Temple (碧山巖), which is literally next to the Suspension Bridge. It's a Taoist temple and has an extremely traditional feel to it. On the outside, it looks like a regular temple. But on the inside, it's one of the best looking temples I've ever seen. The architeuter is just flawless and the traditional atmosphere is felt. It's also one of the best views of Taipei and can hold its own against Elephant Mountain and the view of the city that you see from there.

14:31 Preview of the next episode: Day 4 of the Travel Taiwan Series


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