Taiwan Day 3 - Hualien

16 April 2008

We had our breakfast at Shangrila Leisure Resort. As usual, we had buffet breakfast.


After breakfast, we had a walk in fruit farm. The view from farm is definitely marvelous.

I was playing with real pig!!! ^_^


Far view. Will you feel excited?


Me, my mum, OSK's autie, and OSK.

Next we headed to Nanfangao Nantien Temple. It is best known for its Gold Matzu Statue. It is made of 200kg pure gold. The temple contains 3 floors. There is a wooden Matzu on the first floor, and jade Matzu on the second floor. Fomous Gold Matzu is on the third floor.



Famous Gold Matzu.


Fishing Village


Taiwan Tomatoes. Do you see the difference?

Our Lunch:




On the way to Taroko National Park (太魯閣國家公園), we stopped at 东西横贯公路 to take picture.


We continued our way to Taroko National Park Tourist Center. Taroko National Park is one of the 6 national park in Taiwan and it spans to the countries of Hualien, TaiChung and Nantou.



Toilet Sign


I was in the toilet. Taken by OSK.

External Spring Shrine(长春祠) is one of the scenery in Taroko National Park.



Mineral Water. It's true.

We visited Linzi and Tea Center. They showed Linzi and 鹿胎 to us. According to them, 鹿胎 also known as 紫河车, can be used to cure asthma.

Doctor was giving us a talk.


鹿胎. Anyone dare to eat? Dont worry,
usually they make it in powder form.
Anyway it's still cruel.

House of Jade. I bought a pair of Jade earrings for my mum as mother's Day present. Of course, I bought a necklace for myself. =)



I like the display.

Ami Aboriginal Cultural Village. I really enjoyed the moment which dance with them although I not really familiar with their step. It was fun. I even have chance to take a picture with them. The picture is framed by using the jade and it costs NT400. Expensive but unique in looking.









Unique? It's framed by Jade.

Tonight we had our dinner at Gold Coast Union Hotel(黄金海岸国统大饭店) . And no doubt, tonight we stayed at this hotel.





Room at Gold Coast Union Hotel.

Night is always young to us. Therefore we strolled at ZhiQiang night market which situated at Hualien. Elephant recommended that coffin bread(棺材板) in ZhiQiang night market is very delicious. Yes! It's really delicious! Hualien coffin bread is different from other state in Taiwan. The bread is fried with egg and you can choose any side food and put into it. we have chosen the one with shrimp.



Delicious coffin bread.