Taipei

Day 3: Jiufen Old Street

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The cobblestone alleyways of Jiufen Old Street, a gold rush town in the late1800s that is now a hot spot for tourists. The site is also said to be a major inspiration for the street scenes in the Miyazaki film "Spirited Away."

The cobblestone alleyways of Jiufen Old Street, a gold rush town in the late 1800s that is now a hot spot for tourists. The site is also said to be a major inspiration for the street scenes in the Miyazaki film “Spirited Away.”

 

Looking out toward the Pacific Ocean near the entrance to Jiufen Old Street in northeast Taiwan.
Looking out toward the Pacific Ocean near the entrance to Jiufen Old Street in northeast Taiwan.

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Day 2: Taipei’s Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial

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The monument and museum building of the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan. Taipei 101, once the tallest building in the world, can be seen in the distance.

 

Baobing, the quintessential Taiwanese dessert, is made with shaved ice and a variety of toppings. This mango Baobing at Shilin Night Market had mango syrup, shaved ice with mango flavoring frozen into the ice and chunks of fresh mango fruit.
Baobing, the quintessential Taiwanese dessert, is made with shaved ice and a variety of toppings. This mango Baobing at Shilin Night Market had mango syrup, shaved ice with mango flavoring frozen into the ice and chunks of fresh mango fruit.

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Day 1: The Adventure Begins in Taiwan

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Arriving in the international terminal at Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan for the first leg of our 41-day adventure through Taiwan, China, Hong Kong and Vietnam.

Arriving in the international terminal at Taoyuan International Airport in Taipei, Taiwan for the first leg of our 41-day adventure through Taiwan, China, Hong Kong and Vietnam.

 

A billboard at Taipei Main Station previews some of the city's top sights. Taipei's metro system is very efficient and has great coverage of the city center as well as longer range trains and buses beyond the city.
A billboard at Taipei Main Station previews some of the city’s top sights. Taipei’s metro system is very efficient and has great coverage of the city center as well as longer range trains and buses beyond the city.

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