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"Shuangxi" enjoy the beauty of the Xiao Jiuzhaigou River waterfall, the ultra-rare century stone Mazu Temple blessing

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"Shuangxi" enjoy the beauty of the Xiao Jiuzhaigou River waterfall, the ultra-rare century stone Mazu Temple blessing
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      "You don't have to go abroad to enjoy beautiful waterfalls and mountains of Jiuzhaigou! Don't be a couch potato on the New Year holidays. Now pick up a camera and go out to capture beautiful scenery, let thoughts flow free, and then pray at the hundred year Mazu Temple, may fortune find you in the coming year!" Starting from the "Mudan Railway Station" in the morning, capture the unique sight of a train on a 120-degree curve from the platform; then the "Tiger Leopard Lake" with the nickname "Little Jiuzhaigou in Northern Taiwan" in the hidden mountain forest, a primal mystic place, enjoy the quiet experience of becoming one with nature; then go to the neighboring "Shoushan Temple" to visit the rare century-old stone Mazu Temple and pray for peace and happiness in the coming year.

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      【Return traffic information】
      Take a new bus F815 at “Shoushan Temple Stop” and get off at the “Shuangxi Station” to transfer on TRA to return to Taipei.
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