Good morning, Taitung!
1. Breakfast provided by Zhiben Hotspring Rainbow Hotel which came together with their room rate, inclusive of the travel tour price. Breakfast was so-so. To be honest, it wasn't appetizing at all.
2. Departed to Hua Lien by bus (long journey), Beinan/Hua Lien is the hometown of A-Mei Taiwanese singer
3Lunch @ Taiwanese style restaurant called Kuang Lou
(Amei Flavour + Bamboo Rice)
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| Breakfast |
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| Breakfast-noodles tasted better than the other choices |
2. Departed to Hua Lien by bus (long journey), Beinan/Hua Lien is the hometown of A-Mei Taiwanese singer
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| Hotspring view at the hotel |
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| The hotel exterior view |
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| On our way to Hua Lien. Drought was observed in December. |
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| Outskirt of Taiwan. |
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| Ate a red banana. Somehow tasted like the normal yellow banana imo :D |
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| The bus stopped by this rest place fr a toilet break. |
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| The restaurant's interior |
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| The food served. Not too bad. *yummm* |
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| Rice and additional with Bamboo on it was served as well. It was tasteless and it reminded me of the Malay food delicacy called "lemang". |
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| Steamed fish. |
4Marble Factory (Xi Chai) perimeter @ nearby to the lunch restaurant for photo-taking. Just loitering outside of the marble factory.
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| The exterior view of the marble factory. |
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| Animal Zodiac marble statues ;) |
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| Me and "Lou shu" |
5. Taroko Gorge (Dai Lu Ge) @ Hua Lien (one of the most
spectacular natural wonders of the world. The gorge was formed by the running river
waters, in which it cuts straight through the marble and granite to create a
beautiful, narrow ravine with waterfalls and patches of mist clinging to the
mountains, surrounded by subtropical forests. There is an Eternal Spring Shrine
built on the mountains in which it is for the memorial of the people who built
the Central Cross-Island Highway.
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| Hua Lien @ Taroko Gorge |
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| Me |
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| Taroko Gorge at the background. Simplicity stunning and dangerously looking at the rocks. Anytime, the rocks could fall off. At the far end, there's an Eternal Spring Shrine. |
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| Nature at its best! :) |
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| On our way out - The narrow road |
6. Train from Hua Lien to Suao'xin (Pacific Ocean
observed (Tai Pin Yang)
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| At Hua Lien train station. |
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| Quenching thirst from this drinking machine |
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| Lemon Black Tea drink. Interesting! |
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| The sign says it all. Priority for the females at the lighted area. Prevention is better than cure. |
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| To Suao'xin from Hua Lien. |
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| Hello, the gorgeous bluish Pacific Ocean! |
7Dinner at Shangrila Leisure Farming restaurant, Yilan (Taiwanese style food). But before that, we toured around the hillside area of Shangrila leisure area and then placed our bags in the room before going for our dinner.
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| Breathtaking greenery scenery and colourful stay here. The weather was super cold in Yilan. |
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| Good evening, sunset at Yilan! |
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Hello, I'm at the top of the world! The restaurant at our stay. They served the most yummilicious food, as compared to all other stay.  Roasted duck, chicken and stir fry fern vege. *yum yum  Stir fry chicken meat with onions  Steamed fish.  Pork steamed in beated egg.  Meat and mushroom in melon.  Pork broth soup  Deep fried tofu  Stir fry vege  Fruits dessert |
8Overnight @ Shangrila Leisure Farming, Yilan (the
stay is surrounded by hills and mountains, in which the farming offers a
perfect site. Folks activities: Heaven's lantern (Tian Deng), CNY God of
Prosperity activity, whirligig/ tops/ Malay word "gasing" activity and dancing activity
for get-together.
p/s: Yilan is a place whereby Zai Zai Chou You Ming (ex-F4 boyband) is from, his hometown. :D
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| Chilly night- temperature was around 4 degrees Celsius. |
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| Traditional folks activity. Reminded of the carriage for the bride in China (as seen on tv). |
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| Ermm...a scary bride or groom. no idea. haha! |
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| Happy Family! haha~ |
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| Folks activities |
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| Writing wishes on our Tian Deng (Heaven's Lantern). |
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| I have sent my wishes to heaven too. :* :* :* |
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| See you in heaven, lantern! Do remember my wishes. |
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It ended with fireworks! Fun time!   Selfiesssss, I won't forget and I love this pics! I look great. hehe~  Yo~ raise your hand up;)  Comfy room  The TV set and amenities.  Bathroom amenities.  Bathroom and toilet.
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