vendredi 17 juillet 2009

Five reasons to come visit the 5 Gold route

Five reasons to come visit the 5 Gold route

文/在地旅行家林棟燦
     
■ Taiwan Northeastern treasures: Bretschneideraceae、Lilium formosanum、Lycoris aurea Herb

1. The most beautiful and fun coast in Taiwan. You can scuba dive in Bitou Cape , Surfing in Zhong Jiao Bay and paragliding in Jade Bay. You can enjoy the siteof rock in various shapes such as sea weathered caves and mushroom shaped rocks.

2. There is a diverse area of ecological site for learning such as a huge Hung Shu Lin wetlands, in Jin Jiu Area there is a Chao Jian park nicknamed "the deliveryroom of squid", because it is a complete fern habitat and Long Cave and Bitou Cape's Coral reefs. These are all breath taking places.

3. Come and visit "Taiwan Northeastern treasures", Bretschneideraceae and blossoming lilies in the Spring. Lycoris aurea Herb in the fall.

4. Normally "dream like cloud sea" can only seen at one kilometer altitude, but in Jin Jiu it can be observed at 300 to 500 meter altitude

5. Eleven hiking trail near mountain and four near sea such as Cao Ling Old Street trial, Tai Yuan Valley trial, Long Dong promontory trial. These are many opportunitiesto reinvigorate oneself.

 

Join heart closely with local culture

 

Join heart closely with local culture

文/A-home民宿主人陳鋕勇
■ photo by/A-Home

For a foreigner travelling in Taiwan, a frequent desire is to fully understand local culture, geography, art, food cuisine or even once in the blue moon epiphaniesduring his or her stay here Taiwan has been focusing on local hostels during past 10 years, and its development rate is a world's miracle. Because Taiwaneseculture is inherently hospitable, it quickly reflects on the tourism demand. Please pick a quality local hostel not just only on its architecture, interior design andlayout which all reflect the owner's character but really also understand the owner's vision through the hostels description in marketing materials and readbetween the lines. You can also check past customer feedbacks on internet. Do your homework and Taiwan local hostels should satisfy your trip of a lifetime.

 

 

ShuQi Road, past and present

ShuQi Road, past and present

文/阿妹茶樓負責人阿妹
 

Japanese wood slippers (geta) make a “click clack” noise and that noise makes up the road name (Taiwanese pronunciation). One town elder said that there weremany brothels here with women from Japan and Korea. After the mining days of 70’s and 80’s, everything went away except seniors, children and cats Famedfilm director Hou Hsiao-Hsien noticed this time period’s splendor and filmed international acclaimed film “A city of sadness” based on it. Japanese Anime masterShun Miyazaki stayed five hours at ShuQi Road’s A-mei Tea House before finding his inspiration and jotted down scene after scene. It is not difficult to see manycharacters and background similar to sites here in his movie “Spirited Away”.

 

 

Suggestions by North Taiwan's Elder

Suggestions by North Taiwan's Elder

North Taiwan has world class scenery from mountains, plains, rivers beach and various ecology. Every town has its own unique culture, history, tourist attraction and food that is worthwhile to introduce to international friends. I hope friends can use this manual and plan a rich cultural trip and experience the natural energy hiding in the environment and get close to true and enjoyable local communities.

Foreign visitor who travelled to North Taiwan can spend an extra three to four days here. You will experience and meet shocking beautiful sights, admire culture heritages, and discover North Taiwan elegant and fine points. Slow down your pace and make trip deeper, longer, and more sensual. You will be rewarded with so much more.

I am glad a few has dedicated so much into these communities. They take our ancestor's exploration, lives, and hardships and express them through art and fine cuisine to resonate others. It takes vision and hard work to implement that can really touch others deep down their souls. Tourism needs to be moving, not just another commercialized endeavor. Well choreographed trips within North Taiwan will guarantee an emotional arousal.

Taipei County Magistrate

 

Wedding Photo by the mountains and sea

 
 

Wedding Photo by the mountains and sea

文/香榭大道副總廖苑筑   圖/香榭大道時尚婚紗攝影團隊
Website: www.marry-plaza.com.tw
 
 

Want to take beautiful wedding photos. Taiwan is your only choice. Fusingscenery, food and wedding photo shoot. You can do it all! Taiwan’s weddingphoto industry is high quality, the gowns are modern and cosmeticartists can perform a natural ravishing make up. Because of this, takingphoto in Taiwan is becoming a trend and a favorite among Chinese people.Wearing items that look straight out of Les champs-Elysees shops, couplesfrom USA, Canada, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, and Chinesecan witness their love at Northern Taiwan natural beauty while enjoying delicouslocal food and go home with great memories and beautiful albums. It is win win win.

 

Mining Story Musical

 

Mining Story Musical

文/礦山劇場召集人唐納德
Mining Story Musical Website

Fried radish kid HUO is only eleven years old, hardly an age that would be responsible for supporting a family. But every freezing morning before school, he takesa box of fried radish and sells them on the dark streets. If it is not for the radish shop owner to let him sell the food first, Hou would not even have money to buythe radish in the first place. Hou’s dad is a simple mine worker and because he is too naive he is left a boatload of debt and no food on the table. HOU’s fatherworked an extra shift but still could not stop HOU’s mother to leave her son because of poverty. “The more radishes I sell and more money I earn maybe my motherwill come back. This is Hou’s biggest smallest dream.

 

mercredi 1 juillet 2009

Albums photo

Albums photo des trésors du Nord de Taiwan


九份-金瓜石線 金山-萬里-基隆線 貢寮-平溪線
Route Jiofen – Jinguashi Route Jinshan– Wanli– KeelungRoute Gong liao-Ping Xi
深澳-福隆線 陽明山-淡水線 藝術精選深度人文之旅
Route Shenao-Fulong Route Yangmingshan - DanshuiSur la trace des arts et des artistes
Autres Albums..

lundi 22 juin 2009

mardi 9 juin 2009

Trésors du nord de Taiwan 6 jours 5 nuits, lune de miel

Tresors du nord de Taiwan 6 jours 5 nuit
lune de miel
 
A 3 echappees sur les 5 suivantes
1.Route Jiofen-Jinguashi Exploration de la mine d'or
2.Route Shen Ao-Fu Long Decouverte de la cote
3.Route Gong liao-Ping Xi Sentiers, lanternes et vallees sauvages
4.Route Jin Shan-Wan Li-Keelung Voyage spirituel sur la cote du Nord
5.Route Yang Ming Shan-Danshui Echappee ecologique sur la trace des volcans et de sites historiques
6.Sur la trace des arts et des artistes
(tours de 8~10hr, transports, assurance, dejeuner & diner, tickets and service inclus, USD $50 par personne)
B Jioufen Elite Guesthouse
B2 Backpackers Paradise
1 jour-USD $113pour 2
2 jours-USD $214pour 2
3 jours-USD $288pour 2
4 jours-USD $339pour 2
5 jours-USD $367pour 2
1 jour-USD $69pour 2
2 jours-USD $131pour 2
3 jours-USD $176pour 2
4 jours-USD $207pour 2
5 jours-USD $224pour 2
Detail... Detail...
C
Transport depuis l'aeroport - USD $20 par personne
4 personnes et plus, 20% de reduction
D
Photos de mariage en exterieur
3 tenues differentes et 30 photos a selectionner pour USD $1,000

 

A B C D = USD $1,688
Contact: tsuyoii@jioufentour.com

 

Echapéée 3 jours 2 nuits-USD$199 Offre spéciale Hong Kong

3 jours 2 nuits Echappee
seulement USD $199!!
Offre speciale Hong Kong
 
A2 Jioufen Backpackers Paradise
1 jour-USD $69pour 2
2 jours-USD $131pour 2
3 jours-USD $176pour 2
4 jours-USD $207pour 2
5 jours-USD $224pour 2
Details...
B
Transports depuis l'aeroport-USD $20 par personne
4 personnes et plus 20% de reduction
A2 B =  USD $199
(Offre speciale Hong)

Contact: tsuyoii@jioufentour.com

 

Jiofen Elite Guesthouse

Elite 
Jioufen Elite Guesthouse
Happiness Land H201 Happiness Land H302
A-HOME A101 A-HOME A102
Storia d'amore S101 Storia d'amore S102
Réservations pour 2 personnes minimum,6 jours 5 nuits
Special NTD $12,888
(petits-déjeuners inclus,sauf weekends et jours feriés)
Possibilité de choisir plusieurs hôtels pendant le séjour
(2 nuits dans chaque minimum)
voyageur individuel 20% de réduction.
+20% par personne en plus.

 
 

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Remarks:
 

 

Jiofen Backpackers Paradise

Classic 
Jiofen Backpackers Paradise
Happiness Land H303 Happiness Land H305
A-HOME A201 A-HOME A202
Storia d'amore S203 Storia d'amore S202
Réservation pour 2 personnes minimum,6 jours 5 nuits Spécial NTD $8,888
(petits-déjeuners inclus,sauf weekends et jours feriés)
Possibilité de rester dans plusieurs hôtels(2 nuits minimum dans chaque)
Voyageur individuel 20% de réduction
+NTD $2,500 par personne en plus.

 
 

for Nights
( from to )
 
Remarks:
 

 

Tour 3 jours 2 nuits

3 jours 2 nuits Tour
par personne only NTD $ 3,000
 
1er jour Déjeuner à 13h、départ à 14h→ Temple de Fu Shan (temple dans le temple)→veine de Little JinGua →Shu Mei Ping→« pavillon où on ne s’ennuie jamais »→ Chalet du prince héritier→ Gold Ecological Park→ Retour vers 18h20, Dîner à 19h
 
2ème jour Petit-déjeuner à 8h,départ à 8h40 →port de pêche de Fanzai Ao→côte du rocher de l'éléphant→ Rochers de NanYa →falaises de Long Dong→ Déjeuner de fruits de mer→Musée de sculpture sur bois→Sentier de la vallée Tao Yuan ou montagne de Ling Jio→Plage→pont suspendu de Long Men→ Menu de Fulong → Retour
 
3ème jour Petit-déjeuner à 8h, départ à 8h40→ Palais de Quanji → Montagne de Baoshi, Retour vers 11h
 
Inclus: deux déjeuners, deux dîners, transports, guide, tickets
(sauf weekends et jours feriés)

 

Réservation: tsuyoii@jioufentour.com

 

Les cinq routes de l’or du Nord de Taiwan

Guide de l'expert

Les cinq routes de l’or du Nord de Taiwan


  Route Jiofen-Jinguashi Exploration des mines d’or
  Route Shen Ao-Fulong Decouverte des rochers du Pacifique
  Route Gong Liao-Pingxi Sentiers le long de la cote, route de l’or noir
  Route Jin Shan-Wan Li-Keelung Voyage spirituel sur la cote du Nord
  Route Yangmingshan-Danshui Echappee ecologique sur la trace des volcans et de sites historiques
  Sur la trace des arts et des artistes
Directions & horaires des transports publics

 

Vieille rue de JinBaoLi / Marché de nuit de Keelung

La région est riche en marchés de nuit et lieux prisés pour déguster les spécialités locales, en particulier les fruits de mer. Le village de Jinbao et le marché de nuit de Keelung sont les incontournables.






La vieille rue de Shifen

Shi Fen

La vieille rue de Shifen est connue pour ses lanternes de papier, mais également pour ses petites échoppes de cuisine traditionnelle et spécialités locales. Le train qui passe au cœur de la petite ville est également un spectacle apprécié des amateurs de photographie.

Phone: 886-2-2495-8570
Address: No.116, Shifen St., Ping Xi Township, Taipei County 226, Taiwan

La vieille rue de Jiofen

La vieille rue de Jiofen

Dès l’entrée de la rue Ji Shan, au coin du 7-eleven, les étales de spécialités culinaires, comme les boulettes de viande, les boules de taro, le thé Oolong ou les multiples spécialités vous attendent. La plupart des étales occupent le premier tiers de la rue, mais poursuivez votre chemin pour découvrir une autre facette de la culture minière de Jiofen.






Restaurant de fruits de mer Jia Yi

Restaurant de fruits de mer Jia Yi

La rue des fruits de mer Ao Di compte une bonne douzaine d’enseignes. Parmi elles, le restaurant Jia Yi mérite le détour. C’est un endroit où, depuis vingt ans, les autochtones aiment à venir. Les clients peu connaisseurs de fruits de mer peuvent s’en remettre aux précieux conseils du patron.

Phone: 886-2-2490-2652
Address: No.82, Renhe Rd., Gong Liao Township, Taipei County 228, Taiwan

 

Menu à emporter de Fulong

Menu à emporter de Fulong

On trouve devant la gare de Fulong plusieurs boutiques proposant des menus à emporter. On y trouve pêle-mêle du chou, du tofu fris, du porc, des légumes, des saucisses, un œuf, et des carottes. Le contenu est le même depuis des générations. Le magasin Shiang Ye Meal Box est le plus connu de tous.

Soupe de requin A-Hua

Soupe de requin A-Hua

Un petit restaurant qui ne propose que quelques spécialités, comme le requin grillé, la soup de requin, les boulettes de poisson… La qualité et les prix y sont particulièrement attractifs.

S’y rendre: Dans le port de Shen Ao.