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Jiufen: A hidden gem

First published in Tulay Fortnightly, Chinese-Filipino Digest 27, no. 7 (August 5-18, 2014): 16. On a recent visit to Taipei, we wanted to do an out-of-town day trip. The choice was a toss up between the famous (for honeymooners, at least it used to be famous for that) Sun Moon Lake and the little-known Jiufen […]

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Going back in time in Taiwan

A-Mei Tea House

Taipei 101 may be Taiwan’s top tourist draw, but if one ventures away from the commercial and tourist districts, there is much more to discover.  There are many “old streets” which give one the feeling of stepping into the past, with preserved and restored old houses and store fronts with traditional offerings. Daxi old street […]