Taiwan - Xiao3 Jin1 Men2

This is the place where Taiwan open fire at China during 1950's or 1960's (not sure). It has a nick name called " Da4 Dan4". It used to belong to China.

Now, Taiwanese troops are stationed on it. Though can't go onto the island, you can take a ferry ride from Xiamen and tour close it.

Taiwan - Wulai

Wulai is has many mountains and this is where you can find Alishandi guniang. I have to apologise for the poor quality of the pictures as they were taken very long time ago.

Taiwan - Kaoshiung II

Picture 2 & 3 - Dragon Tiger Pagoda - Here, there are stalls and shops selling handicrafts, snacks and gifts directly across the road. I remember the vendors told me that when entering the pagoda, you should never enter through the tiger's mouth. As the saying goes, " song yang ru hu kou", meaning putting the goat into the tiger's mouth. So can we assume that it means inauspicious? Anyway, just believe la hor. :)

Taiwan - Kaoshiung

Kaoshiung is located at the southern part of Taiwan. It is a vibrant and colourful city. It is famous for its scenery, temples, betelnut girls (binglang xishi), shopping centres, smelly beancurd, snacks, sauna, massage,.......etc. I dunno if it is true, I heard that it is quite easy to get hookers too. But I do not encourage guys to flirt around when you go tours la hor.......:) wait kena STD then you know...hahaha.

Picture 2 & 3 - Zhong Zheng Wen Hua Zhong Xin - This is the place to commerate Chiang Kai Sek. Below is his sculpture. I'm not very sure of its usage, but at night, there are Taichi classes and martial arts classes being conducted at the parade square.

Taiwan - Kaoshiung - Fuo Guang Shan

Fuo Guang Shan can be considered as one of the most well-known buddhist temples in the world and in Taiwan. The monastry is "divided" on two mountains and the monks and nuns live in each separately. What meserized me is the size and facilities of the temple. I have never seen such a big temple.

Picture 4 - It is stated "feng shan" which means the mountain is closed in mandarin. I was very lucky as one friend and I went without knowing that the temple was not open to public anymore. Out of goodwill, they allowed both of us to go in. We were overjoyed. However, this does not mean that the public cannot go. But there is a need to make an appointment beforehand. The temple implemented this step as they had complaints from some public that the temple maybe be too comercialized if it is open to tourists. To uphold the reputation of the temple and Buddhism, I think this is the reason why it took this action.