Thursday, May 1, 2014

Taiwan Trip 9th Nov 2013 to 16th Nov 2013 (Day 2)

Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Taichung 台中市耶稣救主堂 >  Rainbow Village, Taichung 彩虹眷村 >  Sun Moon Lake 日月潭 > Cingjing Farm 情境农场 (The Old England 老英格兰, Carton King 纸箱王, The Green Green Grasslands 青青草原


We went to a church/ cathedral in Taichung as we would like to attend the mass at 7am. We met a lovely and friendly sister who is from Malaysia too. 


Intersection of the road which near the church
Outside of the church. Actually, before I look at the church picture, I thought that cathedral should be something like a Gothic church but this church really gives me another types of feeling




Ancestral tablet which rarely you can get it in the church. Maybe during Chinese New Year in my church (portable one).
The interior of the church 


The Malaysian Nun who serves at this church district 

Rainbow village is a very interesting place. Kids would love it. You can see the art works from the old uncle. He is still drawing. You can buy souvenirs













Do you know who is the guy in the picture?








We went to Sun Moon Lake. One sentence I can be describe- 'People mountain people sea'. Personally, I think the most attractive part of this place is 'Ah Po Tea egg' 

We did not spend much time at this area, as my tour guide want us to ensure us to reach our staying place before the sky turn into dark. This is because, the road to our staying place is very steep. We may be back here again. 












Spectacular view on the way to CinJing. This place is Pik Hu 碧胡
The old England. We did not manage to go inside, it is a place for having tea and brunch
Carton King. You can find all these things are made from paper.


My dad was able to sit on it and without damaging it








The place where we stay. I only can 'thumb up'. I really like to environment


Nice view from our balcony
Our dinner, steam boat/ hot pot. Right weather and right time to have it. All ingredients were very fresh









Taiwan Trip 9th Nov 2013 to 16th Nov 2013 (Day 1)

Kuala Lumpur International Airport Taiwan > Taoyuan International Airport  > The house of Loreto, Miaoli 苗栗洛雷托聖母之家(362苗栗縣頭屋鄉中正街20號)> Fengjia Night Market 逢甲夜市 > 逢甲夜宿



Excited, we were on our way to Taipei. Our flight departed from KLIA at 925am and arrived at Taoyuan International Airport at 210pm. Then, we were picked up by our tour guide cum driver Angel Chang Ya Pei.

The first place she brought us to wa '7-11' and we had our first meal in Taiwan. I really love Taiwan 7-11 as they sell my flavourite rice ball and sandwich.
Later, she drove us to our first destiny- The hourse of Loreto in Miaoli. Last year, I went to Loreto, Italy and visited the original Our Lady of Loreto and now I visited the replica. Too bad, I could not take picture in the house of Mary but I able to take pictures outside of the house. The replica really likes the original one in Loreto except the wall which looks new. Outside of this church is different from other churches which I have visited before. Maybe, here is Taiwan, so their churches combine with Chinese architecture. I love this place which is quite and peaceful. It is really a good place to do retreat.
 




The House of Mary 


Our family picture with the sister-in-charge



Our Lady of Grace Chapel-If you see the cross carefully, actually it is combined together by humans. Sister explained to us that the cross is symbolised  that all humans in this World will walk towards God at the end. In the middle of the God is tabernacle.  
Outside view for The house of Mary 


                                             External view of Our Lady Grace Chapel

Gazebo for Mother Mary 

Next station, we went to Fenjia. I like Fenjia very much as you can find various food & drinks plus it is a good place for shopping. I thank you to daddy, as he helped us to carry our stuff. We shopped until 12am or later I could not remember. I just remember we almost want to CRIB (complete rest in bed). However, we still able to see the crowd. Maybe, they do not sleep at the night.
12am, people to line up to buy '大肠包小肠' 


生煎包which 5 for NTD 35!!!
Thai style prawn cracker. Personally I think it is normal and nothing special. Anyway, not too bad


Papaya milk shake
Fried chicken. It is really juicy but if you think about its calorie you will regret 
章鱼烧
Fengjia University




      
 Time for us Zzzzzz
Place for staying- convenient. The bed was a bit hard. Anyway, we were tired and we just wanted to sleep and we did not care about it 

Taiwan Trip 9th Nov 2013 to 16th Nov 2013

This is an another family trip. I really enjoy to travel with my family members. As this is a precious opportunity or time for gathering and bonding. As per usual, my brother always will not join us. For this trip, we would like to be different from usual trips which focus on travelling and eating. We would like to focus on God too! So this trip is 3-in-1 (pilgrimage, travelling and eating). 

This is our itinerary  



Day
Places
Accomodation
1
·         Kuala Lumpur International Airport 
·         Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
·         The house of Loreto, Miaoli 苗栗洛雷托
          聖母之家(362苗栗縣頭屋鄉中正街20
          號)
·         Fengjia Night Market 逢甲夜市
逢甲夜宿
2
·       Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Taichung 
        台中市耶稣救主堂
·       Rainbow Village, Taichung 彩虹眷村 
·       Sun Moon Lake 日月潭
·       Cingjing Farm 清境农场
Ø  The Old England 老英格兰
Ø  Carton King 纸箱王 
Ø  The Green Green Grasslands 青青草原  
Starry House清境观星园

3
·       Hehuanshan合欢山
Ø  昆阳Kunyang
Ø  武岭Wuling
Ø  碧绿神木Bilu Sacred Tre
·       Taroko太魯閣
Ø  Tianxiang天祥
Ø  Jiuqudong
Ø  Tunnel of Nine Turns九曲
Ø  Yanzhikou, Swallow Grotto燕子口
Ø  Buluowan布洛灣
Ø  Shakadang Trail砂卡噹)
·         Hsincheng Catholic Church新城天主
          堂(花蓮縣新城鄉博愛路64)
·         Zhiqiang Night Market自强夜市
Stone House Minsu花蓮石头的家

4
·       Qixingtan Scenic area 七星潭海岸玉石公
        園 
·       Suhua Highway蘇花公路-Qingshui Cliff
        水断崖)
·       Nanfang’ ao harbor南方澳渔港
·       Jiaoxi Shenmu mountain  宜兰礁溪圣母
        山庄 (宜蘭縣礁溪鄉五峰路9110號)
·       Jiaoxi Hot Spring礁溪温泉
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5
·         Yeh Lui Geo Park野柳
·         Golden Waterfall黃金瀑布
·         Jinguashi Gold Ecology Park金瓜石
·         Juifen九份
·         Shida Night Market 师大夜市
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6
·         Yangmingshan National Park陽明山國家     公園
Ø  lengshuikeng冷水坑
Ø  Milk Pond牛奶湖
Ø  Qingtiangang Grasslands擎天崗
Ø  Xiaoyukeng小油坑
Ø  Zhuzihu竹子湖
Ø  Flower clock花鐘
Ø  Liuhuanggu Geothermal Scenic Area硫磺谷
·         Tamsui淡水老街
·         Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf 漁人碼頭
·         Shilin Night Market士林夜市
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7
·           The Palace Musuem 故宫 
·           National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine
            烈祠 
·           Immaculate Conception Cathedral聖母
            無原罪主教座堂(臺北市民生西路245
            號)
·           Ning Xia Night Market 宁夏夜市
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8
·           Home