Tainan - Peking Duck and Seafood Lunch

Tainan

Tainan is a city located in southern Taiwan. It is the oldest city in the country and served as the capital during various periods in Taiwan’s history.

View from hotel room balcony at sunset and in the morning.

Salad with mulberry dressing

Curried soup

Roast duck

Flan

Irene and Yolanda

Irin and Irene

  

National Palace Museum

The National Palace Museum is a renowned museum located in Taipei, Taiwan. It houses a vast collection of artifacts from the Chinese imperial court, with over 700,000 items spanning 8,000 years of Chinese history. The museum’s collection includes ancient Chinese paintings, calligraphy, ceramics, bronzes, jades, and other valuable treasures. Many of these artifacts were part of the imperial collection and were relocated from Beijing’s Forbidden City during the Chinese Civil War.

Yehliu Geopark

The Queen’s Head rock formation is located in Yehliu Geopark, which is near Taipei in Taiwan. It is a popular natural rock formation that resembles the head of a queen. It has been eroded over time by wind and water, creating its unique shape. Yehliu Geopark is known for its fascinating geological formations, and the Queen’s Head is one of its most famous attractions.

Shifen Taiwan

Shifen is a small town located in Pingxi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. It is known for its picturesque Old Street, where traditional shops and food stalls line the streets.

Visitors can enjoy releasing sky lanterns, a popular activity in the town. People write their wishes or messages on the lanterns and release them into the sky, creating a beautiful sight. Shifen is a charming destination that offers a blend of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and local cuisine.