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Taiwan Indigenous Culture Day Trip

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Taiwan Indigenous Culture Day Trip
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      “Apart from scenery, local culture is the most beautiful part of each travel”. If you are interested in the culture of Taiwan indigenous people and would like to visit charming boutiques, in addition to relaxing hot spring sessions, be sure not to miss “Taiwan Indigenous Culture Day Trip: Relaxing Xindian and Wulai”. This route includes sites such asBitan Scenic Area, Wulai Atayal Museum and Fu-Shan Tribe. Bitan Scenic Area is a popular tourist location that includes beautiful winding rivers, green mountains, clean waters, andlarge cliffs are also frequently visited by visitors. Wulai is one of the few administration districts in northern Taiwan with indigenous culture, famous for hot springs and Taiwan cherry trees. Visitors can explore the history and culture of indigenous people at the Wulai Atayal Museum, and later visit the Fu-Shan Tribe to experience the unique totems and architecture of indigenous tribes.
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      Nostalgic felicity – Slow journey down memory lane
      With long blonde hair, blue eyes, slender body and extravagant dress, a Barbie doll is a common childhood memory among many Taiwanese girls. Visiting the “Taishan Doll Industry Museum” evokes many people’s memories about Barbie dolls. Featuring collections such as the earliest Meining doll clothing, military fatigue dolls, indigenous clothing, early Taiwanese clothing, Southern Fujianese clothing, concubine clothing during the Qing Dynasty and Taiwan Dadaocheng doll collection, etc., visitors are able to admire the glamour of different styles of dolls in the display window. The Taishan Down Temple nearby has a history of 130 years, but its solemness has not been diminished over time. The next stop is the Mingzhi Academy, also praised as the premier academy in northern Taiwan. The ancient academy has an archaic paper burning furnace, serving as a reminder for students to cherish knowledge, and all unused paper or books must be burnt as a sign of respect towards knowledge. Next stop is Taishan Up Temple, which is the oldest temple in the Taishan region. Designated as a class-3 national historic monument, the majestic temple is one of the must-see historic monuments in Taishan. Exquisite wood carvings, stone carvings and paintings on the interior of the temple present the beauty of traditional craftsmanship. Classic architectural masterpieces are abound in Fu Jen Catholic University, with each one featuring unique styling; there are plenty of well-known delicacies on the campus that you cannot afford to miss, such as FJCU’s own ice cream. In addition, there is also the Fuda Night Market, which is just as famous as Tainan Flowers Night Market and packed with numerous original stores and renowned gourmet delicacies that have been featured in television reports. End your memorable day right here at the night market by savoring mouthwatering snacks!
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