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Posted by Chrystal McKay on Jul 22, 2012 in Asia, Taiwan

Photo of the Week: Yellow Lanterns in Taiwanese Temple

Yellow is the colour of good luck in Taiwanese culture. Red signifies happiness.

Posted by Chrystal McKay on Mar 4, 2012 in Asia, Photo of the Week, Photos, Taiwan

Photo of the Week: Liberty Plaza Gateway, Taipei, Taiwan

The Liberty Plaza Gateway is the main entrance to Chiang Kai-shek. The area and main monument was erected in memory of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China. It is located in Taipei, Taiwan.

Posted by Chrystal McKay on Feb 7, 2012 in Asia, Taiwan

Taiwan Recipe: Bubble Tea

After only 1 day in Taipei, Taiwan – I scraped my coffee addiction and have adopted Bubble Tea.

Posted by Chrystal McKay on Jan 15, 2012 in Asia, Photo of the Week, Photos, Taiwan

Photo of the Week: Gazing into a Taiwanese Temple

Posted by Chrystal McKay on Apr 5, 2010 in Asia, Taiwan

Taiwan – Conference Post Tour

After the conference I attended the Post tour. They took us to Taipei, Hualian and around!

Posted by Chrystal McKay on Apr 5, 2010 in Asia, Taiwan

APXLDS – AIESEC is AMAZING

Asian Pacific exchange & Leadership Development Seminar was AMAZING. This conference is hosted by AIESEC, the largest non-profit student run organization in the world. AIESEC develops youth leaders.

Posted by Chrystal McKay on Apr 5, 2010 in Asia, Taiwan

3 Days in Taipei, Taiwan

Temples, temples, temples, oh my.

Posted by Chrystal McKay on Mar 18, 2010 in Asia, Taiwan

Arrival: Taipei, Taiwan!

I have safety arrived in Taipai after a 4 hour flight, 1 hour forward clock switch-a-roo, and a 15 degrees drop in temperature. It is only 20 degrees here – I am dying its so cold. Why do I always choose to travel to the cold countries. silly me.

Posted by Chrystal McKay on Mar 6, 2010 in Asia, Taiwan

Taiwan Travel Itinerary

So here are my plans for Taiwan.

Flight BKK – TPE | March 18th | Depart 13:10 Arrive 17:50

Stay three nights by myself (couchsurfing) in Taipei to explore

Train from Taipei – Kaohsiung | March 20th | Depart: 06:30 Arrive: 08:12

The conference in is the south in Koahsiung.

Symposium: March 20, 09:00 – March 21 17:00
Asian Pacific Exchange & Leadership Development Conference: March 21, 17:00 – March 27, 18:00
Post Tour of Taiwan: March 27, 19:00 – March 30, 15:30

Flight TPE – BKK | March 30th | Depart 18:20 Arrive 20:50

My Post tour includes:
Day 1: Kaohsiung – Taipei
Show us around Taipei city and go to Shi Lin Night market.
Day 2: Taipei – Hualien (Eastern Taiwan)
Go to Chingshui Cliff, Visit Taroko National Park and hike the Shakadang Trail to see the Eternal Spring Shrine then Go to the Buluowan Recreation area and see the Swallow grotto then go through the Tunnel of Nine Turns Trail. Afterwards go to Hualien City and visit the Nanbin Night market.
Day 3: Hualien
Arrive at Songyuan memorial residence which is the only remaining architecture build during Japancese colonial rule. Then head to Chixingtan which is a famous bay shaped like a new moon. There take the Coastal Bicycle trail. Then visit RuiShui form, and at night visit MAKUDAAI. Then return to hotel in RuiShui hot spring zone to have a nice peaceful night.
Day 4: Hualien – Taipei
Travel up to Taipei via train.