Archive | June, 2016



The Han Dynasty and Its Significance in Chinese History

The Han Dynasty was a period in Chinese history that lasted from 206 BC to 220 AD. Its legacy, however, can be observed in China to this day. The name in Chinese for the Chinese language itself is hanyu, literally “the Han language.” The most populous ethnic group in China, which makes up 92% of … Read More


Must See Spots in Taiwan – Must Do Recommendations in 2016

With the holiday’s coming in the New Year, there must be many people have got plans to travel Taiwan thoroughly during the holiday. However, for people that have already been pretty much every places in Taiwan, it might be boring for them to go the same place again. If you have already been to the … Read More


Chinese Dumplings – Origin and Culture of China’s Iconic Dish

Dumplings are without a doubt one of the most iconic dishes in Chinese cuisine. They are enjoyed by people throughout China, and have become a staple in Chinese restaurants all over the world. However, not many are aware of the origins of this popular dish, or its important role in Chinese culture, historically as well … Read More


Thoughts from Travelers in Taipei

Travel journalist have been eating, drinking, playing and having fun for more than 10 years, being proud of writing with words, never get tired of it. Which school you can spend one and a half hour to walk from the east to the west? From the constant changing of architecture and appearance, you can see … Read More


Cycling Tours in Taipei – Where To Go Individually or in Groups

If you want to enjoy a most beautiful riverside scenery, cycling is not a bad idea. Cycling has become one of the popular leisure entertainments recently. The rental sites for Youbike have been widely set up, providing resident with convenient choices. You can plan a one-day cycling trip, starting from Gongguan alone the Xindian Creek, … Read More


Popular Chinese Idioms that are Useful in Everyday Life

The modern Chinese language makes frequent use of idioms, both in writing as well as in everyday conversation. A vast majority of these idioms are in the form of four-character expressions. Many are distilled from some very old stories, and the idioms themselves are essentially summaries of these stories. In this blog post, I will … Read More


Fun business districts and exhibitions in Taipei

Where to have fun in summer? Don’t need to be worried with hot weather or bad traffic. It is definitely having to be the business districts and travel exhibitions that are combined with fashion, food, travel, leisure and technology. It is now the most popular spot in the summer. The Taipei Life closely related to … Read More


Peking University – A Brief History of Beijing’s Top School

Peking University is one of the most prestigious universities in China, and probably the best-known Chinese university internationally. It is a dream school for many of the millions of students each year who participate in China’s college entrance examinations; however, only a small fraction of those who apply will be able to satisfy its extremely … Read More


Things to do in Sun Moon Lake

The month May is the season of appreciation, pink, red, yellow and white carnation not only symbolize care, appreciation, gratitude and immortality of mother’s love. During the holiday, it is also a good time to take your mom on a trip. The Sun Moon Lake in Nantou not only has beautiful and pleasant scenery, it … Read More


“Taipei, the city of design” travel brochure given out for free

The Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government, has launched a series cultural promotion events based on design and travel – “Taipei, the city of design”, including a brochure and 2 types of map page. The event aims to invite people to join a depth designed trip, to understand the view presented by the city … Read More