NIGHT markets, street food and XXL fried chicken fillets – these were the first things I used to think of whenever someone mentions Taiwan before ever setting foot there.
But after a six-day familiarisation trip there earlier this year, my limited perception of the country was aptly broadened and I discovered that Taiwan was so much more than just sinfully greasy fried food, stinky tofu or bubble tea.
We spent the first half of the trip in both the northern and central regions of Taiwan before heading down south for the remaining visit. It is affectionately dubbed “Little Niagara of Taiwan’’ due to its similarity to the Niagara Falls. One has to take about a 15-minute walk along the Shifen trail from the visitor centre before arriving at the viewing point.
There are shops along Shifen Old Street offering the service on regular days so you don’t necessarily have to experience it during the festival. The media entourage took turns releasing lanterns into the sky, each with our own heartfelt wishes to God. It was a meaningful experience. I had a favourable experience trying out “Grandma Lai’s Sweet Taro Balls” somewhere along the street, a soupy sweet dessert that you can have either hot or cold. The business has been running for over 30 years. The soft and pillowy sweet potato balls are made fresh on site.
The festival is held in different cities every year, and after 23 years it was Taipei’s turn to host it again. Designed by a Taiwanese artist Akibo Lee, the robotic lantern came alive with lights and music every 30 minutes. It was fascinating and entertaining to watch because you do not see these kinds of things in Sabah.
Our next destination was the Gaomei Wetlands on Taiwan’s western coast in Qingshui District, Taichung. It is popular for watching the sunset whilst strolling on the 800-metre wooden boardwalk built over the mud flat. But the winds were very, very strong! Which was thrilling and amusing. We had to walk very cautiously so as to not be thrown off by the wind.
A haven for foodies and shoppers, it is also popular for its nightlife and definitely a prominent destination you would want to check out whenever you’re in Taichung.
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