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Chinese Astrology Birth Chart

On this page you’ll find information about the Chinese Zodiac Birth Chart What is the Astrology Birth Chart in Chinese Culture? A Chinese astrology birth chart is important if you want to learn how to predict what your future has in store for you. A birth chart will be able to help you understand the […]

Chinese Alphabet Symbols

Facts about Chinese alphabet, pinyin, and Mandarin Chinese characters Anyone who wants to learn the Chinese language might want to try to learn Chinese alphabet symbols. The problem is that this language is completely different to western languages. For this reason, there is no alphabet as such. European and American languages all use a fairly similar […]

A Travel Guide to Chiayi (Jiayi) in Southern Taiwan

Chiayi Travel Information Between Taichung (Tai-Center) and Tainan (Tai-South) rests Chiayi, a city with just under 300,000 inhabitants. It is firmly grouped in “Southern Taiwan”, bringing the Taiwanese-speaking and warm weather that comes with that distinction. While tourists usually only swoop in and out of Chiayi on their way to popular Alishan Mountain, the city […]

Taipei CKS Memorial Hall

Welcome to one of Taipei’s most popular, and most photographed attraction! The CKS Memorial Hall is also called National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. It is the iconic building that is at the Southeastern end of the vast Liberty Square. Controversial figure as he was, after Chiang Kai-shek died in 1975 the government decided to construct […]

Cheap Flights to Taipei

The first place you should check if you’re looking for cheap flights to Taipei City, in Taiwan, is CheapoAir.com. They have the most affordable airfares for Taipei and their system is reliable and easy to use. This is the website I use all the time and I’ve always been satisfied. Things to consider when looking for […]

Changhua City Travel Guide, Taiwan

Home of the greatest Buddha Statue on the island! Changhua is mostly popular with tourists for its huge buddha statue on top of a big hill right in the middle of the city. Other sites include the beautiful Confucius Temple, Yuancing Temple, an Art Museum, as well as a sugar factory. Other than that, it’s […]

Caesar Park Hotel in Taipei

5 Star Hotel in Taipei, Taiwan Info About the Taipei Caesar Park Hotel Address: No. 38, ZhongXiao W Rd., Section 1, ZhongZheng District Telephone Number: (02) 2331.9944 Rates: Single rooms from NT$8,500; doubles from NT$9,000; differing suites available at NT$14,000, NT$16,000, and the “Caesar Suite” which comes in at NT$50,000 MRT: Taipei Main Station Nearby Attractions: 228 Peace Park, Chiang Kai-Shek […]

Car Rental in Taoyuan, Taiwan

Find out how and where to hire a car in Taoyuan City! On this page, you’ll find all the information you need about car rental in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The main international airport in Taiwan is located 40km southwest of Taipei City, and it’s called Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. It used to be called CKS Airport. That’s where […]

What’s the Capital of Taiwan?

Taipei has been the capital of Taiwan (or Republic of China) since 1949. This huge megapolis is located in the northern part of the island. It’s the largest city of the country and one of the most densely populated urban area in the world. Tainan, in the south, also used to be Taiwan’s capital. Travelers to […]

Capital Hotel in Taipei, Taiwan

Info About the Capital Hotel Taipei Address: 7 Sec.2 Jianguo N Road, Taipei 104, Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan The Capital Hotel is a very elegant and luxurious accommodation that is located in Taipei. It is a very modern lodging option that offers high-class amenities and over 128 exclusive rooms. Each one has a soft color scheme […]

Caotun, Nantou County, Taiwan

Not many Taiwan guidebooks mention Caotun, an urban township located twenty minutes away from Taichung City. And I’m not gonna tell you that’s it’s a must-see destination either. Why not? What’s wrong with the place? There’s nothing wrong with it. But there’s also not much special either… Except for two very unusual temples. Book your hotel in Taiwan today! […]

Caesar Park Hotel in Taipei

Budget Hotels in Taipei

If you are looking for budget hotels in Taipei, the best place to do so is on HotelsCombined.com I have been making reservations for cheap accommodation in Taiwan on that website for years, and I’ve always been very satisfied. They have the best discounts and promotions on the net. If you don’t want to make a reservation […]

Best Chinese Proverbs

What are some of the best Chinese proverbs? There are hundreds of different Chinese proverbs which mean many different things. These were sayings which have developed over time and been used by all people from different walks of life. Chinese people still use these proverbs frequently in normal conversations with friends, family members, and co-workers. […]

Beitou Hot Springs in Northern Taiwan

Beitou (Peitou) is one of the 12 districts of Taipei City. It is located in the northern part of the city next to Yangming Mountain. Book a Hot Spring Hotel Room Today! Beitou Hot Springs The main draw of Beitou is, without question, the hot springs. The area is littered with hot spring pools ranging from […]

Baoan Temple in Taipei

One of the most-overlooked and least-visited temples in Taipei, Baoan is a great stop for the temple enthusiast. Baoan Temple has very large murals all around the complex that depict ancient Chinese scenes, dragons, and gods. Photographers will be delighted here! Baoan Temple is situated in the Qing Dynasty-heavy Datong district, next to the more […]

Baguashan Great Buddha Statue and Temple

Baguashan in Changhua is home to one of the tallest Buddha statues (22m-high) in Taiwan and in the world. Mt. Bagua also has a large temple complex just behind it, as well as some nice parks where you can stroll around. Walking on Mt. Bagua There’s a couple of interesting walking paths and farmer’s roads […]

Ancient Chinese Weapons

Info About Ancient Chinese Weapons The ancient Chinese were very good at inventing and developing many new tools and weapons. They developed a large number of different weapons which were used to fight many wars throughout Chinese history. These ancient Chinese weapons are what gave Chinese people the power to unify such a large country. […]

Ancient Chinese Rockets

Information About Ancient Chinese Rockets China is credited with many inventions and discoveries that have changed the world as we know it. They discovered gunpowder and started finding many different uses for it. One such use was ancient Chinese rockets. This very technology eventually became the basis of rockets used for space exploration, but of course these […]

Ji-Tong (Dangki) A Shocking, Ancient Chinese Ritual Still Practiced in Taiwan

A photo essay about shamanism and spirit possession on Formosa WARNING: This page is about Ji-Tong (Dan-ki in Taiwanese): an ancient Chinese ritual that is performed in Taiwan. Most people find this traditional Chinese practice disturbing because it involves self-flagellation – in this case, people hitting themselves with ferocious-looking weapons, or piercing their bodies with […]