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1, Houtong - Taiwan's cutest town
Houtong, a mine that was gradually forgotten by people, has become a popular place name in Taiwan because of the cat's claws that cut through the tranquility of time and space, and the small village has become lively. , the once desolate and dilapidated place became full of life because of the existence of cats. Houtong Cat Village retains not only the freedom of cats, but also the joy and laughter of you and me. If you are a cat-loving travel addict, then Houtong Cat Village is an essential stop when you visit Taiwan!
Houtong Cat Village is located next to Taiwan New Taipei City Ruifang. Go to Houtong Station, get off the train and cross the overpass, which is the country of cats. More than 150 cats breed and live here. Due to long-term close contact with tourists, they have become less afraid of strangers. Some cats will even take the initiative to act coquettishly with people. During the day, when the weather is hot, cats usually hide in the shade to sleep. Only in the evening can you see their large-scale appearance.
If you love cats, why not buy various cat souvenirs sold by volunteers, such as postcards, biscuits, refrigerator magnets, cups, playing cards, lanterns... to contribute to the cat's food and medical expenses. Of course, don’t forget to bring a good-looking notebook. The souvenir stamp from Houtong Cat Village is quite special!
2. Yokai Village - a town with rich Oriental colors
The Yokai Village of Matsubayashi with Japanese architectural style is located at the exit of Xitou Forest Area. It was set up to commemorate the founder of Mingshan Guild Hall, "Satsubayashi Katsuichi"; in fact, it is a modern A Japanese-style shopping district, coming to this town is like entering a Japanese fairy tale!
Monster Village, in fact, there are no monsters in it, but there are creative stories full of stories. The purpose is to attract tourists to experience the characteristics of the business district. In fact, the area of the neighborhood is not large, but it has a very "Japanese flavor". The Japanese-style eaves and rows of red lanterns are reminiscent of the story of Gong Qijun's cartoon "The Hidden Girl". In Yokai Village, don’t forget to try the chewy cat bread baked by Kubota Bakery! Remember, they are only released at 10:00 am and 14:30 pm every day, and each person can only purchase 2 pieces!
In addition, there are a wide range of monster-like store names, snacks, and merchandise, which is quite attractive and touristy for girls who like to collect special items. In addition, when you are tired from walking in Xitou, you can take a break to eat and drink, which is quite in line with tourists' interest in sightseeing.
3. Jiufen - the town of Spirited Away
It is said that many of the settings in Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away" were inspired by Jiufen. The lively street scenes in the film are based on Jiufen Old Street is the original version. "City of Sadness" directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien was shot on location in Jiufen. There are also many film and television actresses taking photos here, and wedding photography also likes to choose this location. It is a must-visit for photography enthusiasts.
The main scenery of Jiufen. Gather on Jishan Street, which is the busiest street in Jiufen. Local snacks such as taro and sweet potato, Jiufen’s first tea house and Jiufen Cultural and History Studio are all located here. Jiufen is the most charming in the evening. Although the messy buildings seem a bit crowded, this is the most distinctive landscape of Jiufen.
Jiufen's famous delicacies: For example, taro balls, in addition to the original sweet potato and taro flavors, there are also special matcha, sesame and yam flavors, suitable for both hot and cold; fragrant and delicious taro cakes; moderately salty and sweet The Cao Zai Kueh is a Cao Zai Kueh filled with plump shredded radish and shrimp; the red glutinous rice dumplings are stuffed with traditional fillings and paired with a soft outer skin and special sauce; there are also brown sugar mochi and tofu. Milk, lead-free preserved eggs and other delicacies.
4. Jiji Town - an old-fashioned train culture town
Jiji Town has an interesting name. Investigating its origin, it turns out that the mountain people a hundred years ago concentrated their farming harvests here and sold them, so this place is called Jiji.In Jiji Town, trains have also become a kind of culture. The Jiji Line train, which has been running for nearly 90 years, is not only the most precious living monument of Jiji Town, but also the first step in the development of sightseeing trains in Taiwan. Examples of success.
There are various small shops in front of Jiji Station; you might as well buy some snacks, souvenirs, etc. The most popular souvenir is the train ticket cake. Different blessing words on the ticket represent different tastes. There are Jiji Jiji’s specialty fruits include banana, plum, blue plum, cantaloupe, pineapple and other flavors. Such train ticket cakes have become Jiji’s most distinctive representative specialty.
saw someone discovering the cat webmaster at Jiji Station before, so we thought of giving it a try and called him softly, but unexpectedly, the cat webmaster really appeared! The eccentric cat stationmaster jumps up and down flexibly for a while, and then sits quietly at the station door and looks at the train in the distance. He is quite endearing.
5, Lukang Town - a retro town that is still prosperous today
Lukang Town, with a population of only 80,000, has long been famous with Luo Dayou's familiar song "Lukang Town". Today's Lugang is densely populated with temples, monuments and traditional buildings, testifying to its grand occasion. The port and street structures also retain the flavor of Quanzhou, a famous historical and cultural city in mainland China, and is known as "prosperous as a small Quanzhou".
Lukang Tianhou Temple: The temple is magnificent in scale and splendid. Together with the Grand Tianhou Temple in Tainan City , the Chaotian Temple in Beigang, and the Fengtian Temple in Xingang, it is also known as the "Four Mazu".
How can you go to Lukang without visiting the famous "Moru Alley"? This narrow alley is located on North Street of Lukang Ancient Town in Changhua County . It is a fire-proof alley between strip shophouses with a history of 200 years. It is the narrowest The distance is less than 70 centimeters, and only one person can pass through. If a man and a woman happen to be walking face to face and pass each other, do you give way or do I give way? An embarrassing scene will occur and you can only pass by. Therefore, this alley is called "Junzi Alley" and "Breast Protector Alley". However, it is Moru Lane that is widely known and circulated.
Restaurant Recommendation: A themed restaurant decorated in a railway environment. Drink a glass of ice-cold orange juice, surrounded by walls full of old movie posters and old advertising signs, and listen to the nostalgic music on the gramophone. It feels like you are sitting in a time machine and returning to that era.
6. Daxi - a historical town with a mixture of Chinese and Western styles
Daxi Old Street is prosperous because of Dahan River and is full of the atmosphere of Taiwan in the 1960s. There are many Chinese, Japanese and European-style buildings, each showing its own characteristics. The exquisite, intricate and gorgeous arches, beams and relief patterns are full of Baroque style. Daxi Old Street mainly covers three historical streets and houses on Heping Road, Zhongshan Road and Central Road. It is a commercial street formed by storefronts.
Don’t miss Daxi Flower Sea when you go to Daxi. It is located in Daxi Town, Taoyuan County, close to Cihu Lake. It is a conical basalt volcanic hillock. It is a veritable holy land for idol dramas, with many idol dramas such as "Green Light Forest", " Dolphins Fall in Love with Cats ", "Meeting Love at the Corner", "Heaven's Wedding Dress", " My Secret Garden 2" and so on. Shooting and framing.
Daxi gyro :
The ancestors of Daxi people have many carpenters for generations, which is why there are so many woodcraft shops in Daxi. Later, because everyone got married and had children, children all had to play with toys. In ancient times, there were no toy stores to buy toys, so parents who were master carpenters used the leftover wood from making wooden furniture to make spinning tops. Toy, so from ancient times, children in every household in Daxi would cut their own tops out of small pieces of wood. This is the origin of Daxi tops.
Daxi's famous snacks: Dried Tofu
Speaking of Daxi, the most famous Daxi Dried Tofu will definitely be mentioned. Its fragrant and delicious quality has made it famous for a long time. In fact, there are many other ancient delicacies in Daxi, such as ancient peanut candy, bean curd, bowl cakes, stinky tofu, etc. There are many mobile vendors on Daxi Old Street, selling a variety of delicious snacks. You don’t have to worry about hygiene issues, they are clean and delicious!
Although Taiwan is small, it seems that there is never enough to do.
From the small town of Lukang to the Hakka Village of Meinong, everything is full of strong literary and artistic customs, which makes people fascinated.
If traveling is compared to reading, Taiwan will be a book worth reading again and again.
Taiwanese people bury all their feelings in every word and every punctuation on the page.
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