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Nanya Rock 南雅奇石

8/25/2021

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Nanya Rock (aka Nanya Peculiar Rock) is a layered sandtsone column on the shore of Ruifang District, New Taipei City. There are also many interesting rock formations in the area. It is one of the most recognizable rock formations on the north coast and a popular location for, kayakers, snorkelers, and instagrammers. 

Background:
The sandstone and sedimentary that forms Nanya Rock formation was created between 10 and 20 million years ago, and was pushed out of the sea along with northern Taiwan thousands of years ago. 
The Rock was formed by easily eroding sandstone, with the area underneath being eroded away by the sea and waves. 
Nanya Rock is so named because it lies near Nanya Fishing Harbor in Ruifang. 

Hours:
24/7

Price:
Free

How to get there:
By Car/Scooter: Drive to Keelung, then from downtown take provincial highway 2 east about 20 KM until you reach Nanya harbor, and there is some free parking near the rock.
​By Bus: From Taipei bus station, take bus 1811 to Nanya Nanxin Temple station. 

Map:
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Jialeshui 佳樂水

8/20/2021

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Jialeshui Scenic Area is one of the most famous geological parks in Taiwan, with its most famous landmark being the Shanhai Waterfall which flows into the ocean. These rock formations have been forming for thousands of years through erosion of soft sandstone due to wind and water. Hurry and see these formations soon before they are gone forever!

Background:
Jialeshui's original name was Gaoluoshui (高落水) meaning water falling from a high place, referring to Jialeshui Waterfall. Later when president Chiang Jingkuo visited the place, he renamed it Jialeshui (佳樂水), meaning a peaceful and happy place, and named the waterfall Shanhai Waterfall (山海瀑).
The sandstone that forms the rocks in Jialeshui were created between 
10 and 20 million years ago, and was pushed out of the sea along with southern Taiwan thousands of years ago. 
The many rocks along the shore are thought to look like animals and have varying names as such. 

Hours:
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Price:
Entrance fee: 80 NT per person (includes bus ride)
Parking: 50 NT per car ro 30 NT per scooter

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Can I touch the rocks?
Don't you dare touch the rocks! 

How to get there:
​By Bus: Take bus 8247 from Hengchun about half an hour to Jialeshui.  
By Car/Scooter: Take Provincial highway 26 to its easternmost point to enter Jialeshui. There is a parking lot at the end of the road with paid parking. 

Map:
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Farglory U Museum 遠雄建築館暨文化館

8/18/2021

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The Farglory U Museum, aka Farglory Architecture and Culture Museum, is a architecture museum in Xizhi, New Taipei. The museum give a brief history of world architecture and also has play areas and reading areas for children. Overall it is a worthwhile visit for the family while you are at IFG Mall. 

Background:
The Farglory U Museum is part of an exhibition space that is 250 pings on the fourth floor of the iFG mall. The museum was opened in 2015 and includes exhibition space and educational activities. 
The museum also celebrates Farglory's founder Zhao Tung-Xiong and tells the history of the company's rise to become one of the largest corporate conglomerates in Taiwan. 


Hours:
10 AM to 6 PM, closed Mondays.

Price:
Free


Website: https://fgmuseum.org.tw/

How to get there: 
By car/scooter: From Taipei, take provincial highway 5 to the iFG mall in Xizhi. There is parking in the mall which is free if you buy something. The museum is on the fourth floor of the iFG Mall. 
By train: The museum is within walking distance of Xike TRA station. The museum is on the fourth floor of the iFG Mall. 

Map:
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Badouzi and Chaojing Park 八斗子及潮境公園

8/11/2021

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Badouzi is a rocky area along Taiwan's north coast in Keelung. It includes a seafood market, marine science museum, and a wide grassy area (Chaojing Park). There are also many interesting rock formations in the area. It is a popular location for its seafood, flying kites, hiking, and enjoying the ocean scenery. 

Background:
The sandstone and sedimentary that forms the Badouzi formations were created between 10 and 20 million years ago, and was pushed out of the sea along with northern Taiwan thousands of years ago. 
The rock formations formed by easily eroding sandstone, by the sea and waves. 
The area around Chaojing Park was a protected military base and garbage dunmp, after which civilians were allowed to freely visit.
Kite flying is also a popular activity at the park. 

Hours:
24/7

Price:
Free
Marine Science Museum: 200 NT

How to get there:
By Car/Scooter: Drive to Keelung, then from downtown take provincial highway 2 east about 10 KM until you reach the the turnoff to Chaojing Park, and there is some paid parking if you drive to the very end, which will put you closest to the park. 
​By Train/Bus: Take the TRA to Badouzi (八斗子) station, then walk about 1 KM northwest until you reach the Chaojing Park. 

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Guide to Taiwan's Northern Coast 台灣北海岸懶人包

8/10/2021

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Taiwan's northern coast is an amazing, beautiful area with unique geology and rocks, lots of sandy beaches, amazing mountain views and hikes, old streets, night markets, historical sites, and much more to discover. Don't not come here.

Here is a map of the locations we will cover in this blog:

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Qiedong Waterfall 茄冬瀑布

8/4/2021

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Qiedong Waterfall (aka Qiedong Falls) is a tall set of waterfalls in Xizhi District of New Taipei City, Taiwan. It is easily accessible via a flat hiking path that takes about 3 minutes to walk there, and includes a large swimming pool and amazing natural scenery. It's spectacular cascading falls and pools have made it one of the most popular waterfalls in the area. 

Background:
Qiedong Waterfall is roughly 22 meters high (70 feet) and is broken up by four sections. It is largest waterfall on Dajianshan in terms of scale. 
The rock formations that form the Waterfall formed as sediment under the ocean millions of years ago and were then uplifted thanks to the collision of the Eurasian and Phillipine plates. The rocks are mainly sedimentary and are part of the same formation that forms the special rock formations on the northern coast around Keelung.

The area also has some coal deposits, and there is an abandoned mine on the trail. 
The rocks here easily erode, making for odd shapes in the riverbed. 
Due to its ease of access and large pool, it is usually full of people, especially on weekends. 


Hours:
24/7

Price:
Free

When to go:
Go in the spring time when there is more rain. If you go during the dry season, the waterfall will be quite small. 
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Difficulty:
​Easy


How to get there:
By Bus: From Xizhi TRA station, take bus F911 to Fuji Mountain Villa stop, then walk through the neighborhood, which will take you to a mountain road on the back side. The waterfall is about a 15 minute walk from Fuji Mountain Villa. 
By Car/Scooter: From provincial highway 5 in Xizhi, turn up the mountain after reaching the Xizhi Administrative Building (汐止行政中心). Then go up the mountain and turn into Xiufeng Road, aka Fuji Mountain Villa. After that, drive through the neighborhood, which will take you to a mountain road on the back side. The waterfall is about a 3 minute ride from Fuji Mountain Villa. 
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    We are US Expats that have extensive experience living, working, and travelling in Taiwan. In our day, we had to learn many things about Taiwan the hard way. But we have come to learn that Taiwan is one of the best places in the world for Foreigners to live. ​Our blog does not represent the opinions of every foreigner in Taiwan. We are just trying to help others learn more about this beautiful country.

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