Video of our recent trip to Sun Moon Lake and other places in the area.
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King Garden (大黑松小倆口元首館)
Add: 219, Sec. 4, Zhongshan Rd., Puli Township, Nantou County (南投縣埔里鎮中山路四段219號)
Tel: (049) 291-8668
Website: 9420.com.tw/kinggarden/about.html (Chinese)
Liao Mayor Black Tea (廖鄉長紅茶)
Add: 6-31, Tongwen Ln., Xincheng Village, Yuchi Township, Nantou County (南投縣魚池鄉新城村通文巷6-31號)
Tel: (049) 289-6217
Website: liaomayor.com.tw (Chinese)
Yuchih Cheese (空中的魚)
Add: 433, Yuchi St., Yuchi Township, Nantou County (南投縣魚池鄉魚池街433號)
Tel: 0915-519-966
Tao-Mi Country B&B (若瑟桃米民宿)
Add: 59, Taomi Ln., Taomi Eco-Village, Puli Township, Nantou County (南投縣埔里鎮桃米生態村桃米巷59號)
Tel: 0920-169-422
Website: taomi.com.tw (Chinese)
Zen and Pine Resort (禪與松休閒養生會館)
Add: 11, Ln. 71, Dingping Rd., Dingkan Village, Shuili Township, Nantou County (南投縣水里鄉頂崁村頂平路71巷11號)
Tel: (049) 287-1277
Website: zenandpine.com.tw
Sanheyuan Canguan (三合院餐館)
Add: 38, Minquan Ln., Checheng Village, Shuili Township, Nantou County (南投縣水里鄉車埕村民權巷38號)
Tel: (049) 277-5224
Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area
sunmoonlake.gov.tw
Sun Moon Lake Ropeway
ropeway.com.tw
Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village
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English and Chinese
Checheng 車埕
Checheng Railway Station 車埕火車站
Checheng Wood Museum 車埕木業展示館
Daguan Power Station 大觀發電廠
Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village 九族文化村
Ita Thao 伊達紹
Ita Thao Lakeside Trail 伊達邵親水步道
Jiji Line 集集線
Lalu Island 拉魯島
Mingtan Power Station 明潭發電廠
Mt. Maolan Trail 猫囒山步道
Shuili 水里
Shuishe 水社
Shuishe Pier 水社碼頭
Sun Moon Lake 日月潭
Sun Moon Lake Ropeway 日月潭纜車
Tea Research and Extension Station 茶業改良場
Xiangshan Scenic Outlook 向山眺望平台
Xiangshan Visitor Center 向山遊客中心
Xuanguang Temple 玄光寺
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Junhe Aparthotel, Dalian, China - Trusted
Trusted Junhe Aparthotel
Junhe Aparthotel offers pet-friendly accommodation in Dalian. Dalian Forest Zoo is 4 km away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Continent: Central Asia,
County: China,
City: Dalian,
Location Address: 1220, Baodajinzuan Apartment, No.350 Minquan Street, Shahekou Strict,
Map: 38.9152686772599 121.589150726795
Lukang Tour (Taiwan)
Lukang or Lugang / 鹿港 is an urban township in northwestern Changhua County, Taiwan. The township is on the west coast of Taiwan, facing the Taiwan Strait. The township's name came from the port's trade of deerskins during the Dutch period. Lukang was an important sea port in the 18th century and 19th century. It was the most populous city in central Taiwan until the early 20th century. In March 2012, it was named one of the Top 10 Small Tourist Towns by the Tourism Bureau of Taiwan.
The township's name came from the port's trade of deerskins during the Dutch period. Its old Taiwanese name was Lok-a-kang (鹿仔港) and its shortened version is seen in English texts and maps as variants such as Lok-kang, Lokang and Lo-kiang. In 2011, the Ministry of Interior decided to keep the historical Wade-Giles spelling Lukang and abandon the change to the Pinyin spelling Lugang that had been gradually taking place since Taiwan switched to Pinyin in 2009.
During the Qing Dynasty, the depth of Lukang's harbour and its proximity to Fujian province on mainland China made Lukang an important trading port. During Lukang's heyday from 1785 to 1845, Lukang's population reached 20,000. Lukang was Taiwan's second largest city after current Tainan and was larger than Bangka (now a district of Taipei), then the island's third-largest city.
The subsequent silting of the harbour and the city's refusal to allow railroads to pass through the city led to losses in trade in commerce, which, in turn led to Lukang's decline relative to other cities, which were experiencing considerable urbanization and population growth. This same decline, however, averted the modernization processes that demolished historical buildings in Tainan and Taipei, leaving Lukang preserved as it was in its heyday.
During the period of Japanese rule, the city was Taiwan's fifth most populous city, with a population of 19,805 according to the December 1904 census. The Hoklo people in the area were predominantly of Xiamen and Quanzhou origin, thereby speaking the Quanzhou dialect of Hokkien. Nanguan music is highly popular in Lukang and originates from Quanzhou.
In 1920, Lukang was governed as Rokkō Town (鹿港街) under Shōka District of Taichū Prefecture.
There are still many old temples in Lukang, such as Longshan Temple and Matzu Temple. The city boasts over 200 temples dedicated to a wide variety of folk deities. The town is also the origin of the terms ē-káng (下港) and téng-káng (頂港) used respectively to refer to southern Taiwan and northern Taiwan; the literal meanings of the terms are below the harbor and above the harbor.
The Yuzhenzhai (玉珍齋) cakes are famous local specialties, as well as Lukang's Ox Tongue Cakes (牛舌餅) and oyster pancakes.
Lukang at Night (Taiwan)
Lukang or Lugang / 鹿港 is an urban township in northwestern Changhua County, Taiwan. The township is on the west coast of Taiwan, facing the Taiwan Strait. The township's name came from the port's trade of deerskins during the Dutch period. Lukang was an important sea port in the 18th century and 19th century. It was the most populous city in central Taiwan until the early 20th century. In March 2012, it was named one of the Top 10 Small Tourist Towns by the Tourism Bureau of Taiwan.
The township's name came from the port's trade of deerskins during the Dutch period. Its old Taiwanese name was Lok-a-kang (鹿仔港) and its shortened version is seen in English texts and maps as variants such as Lok-kang, Lokang and Lo-kiang. In 2011, the Ministry of Interior decided to keep the historical Wade-Giles spelling Lukang and abandon the change to the Pinyin spelling Lugang that had been gradually taking place since Taiwan switched to Pinyin in 2009.
During the Qing Dynasty, the depth of Lukang's harbour and its proximity to Fujian province on mainland China made Lukang an important trading port. During Lukang's heyday from 1785 to 1845, Lukang's population reached 20,000. Lukang was Taiwan's second largest city after current Tainan and was larger than Bangka (now a district of Taipei), then the island's third-largest city.
The subsequent silting of the harbour and the city's refusal to allow railroads to pass through the city led to losses in trade in commerce, which, in turn led to Lukang's decline relative to other cities, which were experiencing considerable urbanization and population growth. This same decline, however, averted the modernization processes that demolished historical buildings in Tainan and Taipei, leaving Lukang preserved as it was in its heyday.
During the period of Japanese rule, the city was Taiwan's fifth most populous city, with a population of 19,805 according to the December 1904 census. The Hoklo people in the area were predominantly of Xiamen and Quanzhou origin, thereby speaking the Quanzhou dialect of Hokkien. Nanguan music is highly popular in Lukang and originates from Quanzhou.
In 1920, Lukang was governed as Rokkō Town (鹿港街) under Shōka District of Taichū Prefecture.
There are still many old temples in Lukang, such as Longshan Temple and Matzu Temple. The city boasts over 200 temples dedicated to a wide variety of folk deities. The town is also the origin of the terms ē-káng (下港) and téng-káng (頂港) used respectively to refer to southern Taiwan and northern Taiwan; the literal meanings of the terms are below the harbor and above the harbor.
The Yuzhenzhai (玉珍齋) cakes are famous local specialties, as well as Lukang's Ox Tongue Cakes (牛舌餅) and oyster pancakes.
Silks Place Yilan - Taiwan Yilan City
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Silks Place Yilan
The luxurious Silks Place Yilan occupies floors 6-11 of Luna Plaza, one of the largest shopping centres in Eastern Taiwan. Pampering spa treatments, both indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a modern gym are available.
Elegantly decorated, the air-conditioned rooms are fitted with free wired internet and a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Overlooking Yilan City, all rooms have a well-stocked minibar and personal safe. En suite bathrooms have hot-water showers.
Silks Place Yilan is a 10-minute walk from Yilan Railway Station and a 15-minute walk from Dongmen Night Market. It is a 2-hour drive from Taoyuan International Airport.
Wellspring Spa is located within the Sky Garden on the hotel's 6th floor. It provides private treatment rooms where guests can soak in the hot tub or enjoy a massage. The hotel also has a tour desk and concierge services.
Red Lantern restaurant serves traditional Chinese cuisine and Dim Sum. International buffet meals can be enjoyed at Mix Gourmet. Drinks are available at The Lounge. No.36 Minquan Road, Section 2, 26049 Yilan City, Taiwan
Duck Nigiri - 2 Months Reservation Famous Red Lantern Restaurant in Taiwan
TravelYumYum visits Red Lantern (紅樓中餐廳) - 6th floor of the Silks Place Yilan (宜蘭晶英酒店), which is the only international 5-star hotel in Yilan County of Taiwan. Yilan is situated at the north of Taiwan 1 hour away from Taipei. Yilan is known for its natural sceneries.
Yilan Cherry Roasted Duck, prepared in 5 ways, with four appetizers. This roasted duck that has been awarded as the best Taiwan roast duck in 2012. Agreeably its as good as the ones in Beijing where they originated from. These ducks are raised locally in Yilan. The Silk Place has its own farm, hence the quality of the ducks are well-controlled to ensure nothing goes wrong.
Be sure to book the restaurant as soon as possible, because it could be booked up. We booked 2 months in advance. We were only given few time slots to choose from, so I encourage you to book early if you know you want to go.
The chefs are incrediby fast at slicing the duck skin - in fact now more than 10 minutes upon service to ensure the duck is juicy and the skin is crisp.
The roast duck skin with Sanxing green onions wrap (片皮鴨捲三星蔥餅) was a very nice twist to the usual way it is served. However, the Roast duck skin nigiri (櫻桃鴨握壽司) is the highlight of the day. The crisp skin explodes with flavor as the hot sushi rice envelopes your mouth. The only regret was not having more!
Red Lantern – Silks Place Yilan (宜蘭晶英酒店紅樓中餐廳)
Address: 36, Minquan Rd., Sec. 2, Yilan City, Taiwan
Tel: +886-3-910-1011
*Reservations can be done through their website, however, Mandarin only.
2014 New Year's Eve Fireworks at Tamsui, New Taipei City, Taiwan
2014 New Year's Eve Fireworks at the outlet of Tamsui River as viewed from our balcony, The left bank is Bali and the right back is Tamsui.