The symbol of Maokong

Day #116: Maokong tea-tasting

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July 29th 2013
Maokong is famous in Taiwan for the oolong tea that grows there, but locals say not to bother with the tea houses that serve the local tea because they are very overpriced, but to go for the spectacular view of the mountains and of Taipei from the cable car and the hikes to the temples in the area. I therefore had an enjoyable two-thirds of a day walking from temple to temple along quiet paths, te ... read more

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In 1895, military defeat forced China to cede Taiwan to Japan. Taiwan reverted to Chinese control after World War II. Following the Communist victory on the mainland in 1949, 2 million Nationalists fled to Taiwan and established a government using th... ... read more