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Upon my mother’s arrival to Taiwan, we started off with a few days in Taipei (check out the super detailed Taipei visit itinerary on Taiwanderful, professional, eh?).
First, I took my mother to have her first lunch in Taiwan, which was a challenge because she keeps vegetarian (summary of veggie restaurants found in Taipei is on Taiwanderful). I believe she was ecstatic about almost everything she tasted in Taiwan and I rediscovered just how good veggie food in Taiwan really gets.
(Sidenote – one of the first things I realized during my mother’s visit in Taiwan was that my Chinese is actually far better than what I thought it was as I was able to discuss all I needed and more with the locals without any difficulties)
Then, riding the MRT to Shilin and taking the bus we arrived just in time for the English tour of National Palace Museum.
I’ve taken the English tour 3 times before, each time with a different guide and always got to see new things and hear new stories. The guide level varies tremendously, mainly having to do with the level of English, but they all provide a good introduction to Chinese arts and some of mainland’s history and culture. It’s amusing to see the guides struggle with the fine delicate lines between the definitions of "Taiwanese culture/history" and "Chinese culture/history" every time.
Atmosphere was quite festive as it was Christmas time and all the decorations were in place.
The nearby Chih-shan Gardens are beautiful, especially evening time.
Always a pleasure to visit.
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Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei Story House, Bao-An and Confucius Temples | Fili’s World | January 31st, 2009 at 6:26 am #
[...] Taipei visit itinerary on Taiwanderful, professional, eh?). We spent the first day visiting National Palace Museum and catching a cultural show at Taipei [...]
Nitzan | April 11th, 2009 at 3:11 am #
Unfortunately there are now thousands of very very noisy tourists from mainland China.
So the visiting experience is like watching the exhibition while you are in a disco.
Fili An | April 14th, 2009 at 1:11 pm #
Nitzan – It's going to get worse all over Taiwan, maybe even especially in Tainan. I hope it's worth the economic contribution some say it will bring.
jacthques | April 22nd, 2009 at 12:23 pm #
Hello,I'm Taiwanese,you are a very perfect Guide about introduced TAIWAN,May I link your blog on my Twitter?
thank you.
Fili An | April 22nd, 2009 at 12:39 pm #
jacthques – Thanks, that's always nice to hear. Sure, you can link as much as you want :P
jacthques | April 22nd, 2009 at 2:20 pm #
Thank you very Much.Hope you can visit TAIWAN again.haha.
Hugs.
jacthques.
jacthques | April 22nd, 2009 at 2:25 pm #
By the way.My Twitter account is: "jacthques"
welcome follow.thank you.
Hugs
jacthques.
jacthques | April 22nd, 2009 at 2:33 pm #
Hello,I'm Taiwanese(But we and china Are Different Countries.),Maybe We also think the same thing.but haha…Hope you can visit TAIWAN(Formosa)again.
The china bring many troubles in deed,EX:trash.or the china nemes was craved on famous sopt by a chinese(The people come from mainland china.)
But anyway,we hope they be more international manners,and help some economic growth.
lhhu312 | May 4th, 2009 at 4:08 pm #
Concerning the mainland Chinese people, I remember when I watched some of their historical tv series the people acted in rich but soft tone during conversation, maybe it’s about ancient times with some great families. Interestingly enough, those productions were from the modern China, telling us that they do know what’s good manners and how to engage socially acceptable conversations.
I have only read reports about their noisy manners all around the world disregarding how any other people might feel in the same environment. Many of you have personal contacts with them and were impressed deeply. I haven’t.
However, I do remember one of my friends told me once saying that she felt a great sense of nothingness when visiting there and walking among the massive people in a public place that is so horrifying because suddenly when they appear to you, you are no more. You disappear. No body can see you in the crowd. It’s very sophocating in that situation. I heard her, and I had goosebumps.
Recently, I have seen some pictures on the internet of their beach sites full of people and it’s like beehives. It’s the eighth wonder of the world. Wow! When the group comes, you are no more.
If they don’t speak loudly, they can’t be heard in a group and habitually, it’s their second nature to talk loud. You lose many things in a huge crowd. You lose good manners quickly. You are one in a mob.
Nothing is perfect, now, let’s think about control
and regulations while receiving tourism benefits.
Personally, I think the government policy needs some adjustments about them. Really!