Temple

If you don't like incense or smoke, don't spend too much time at the temples. Between people and smoke and grey skies, getting good clear photos can be difficult.

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Lukang

February 23rd 2016
I was taken to Lukang by my Taiwanese friends, who thought I would enjoy seeing this charming old town, one of the oldest in Taiwan. I fell in love with the narrow, paved streets, the inexpensive traditional crafts for sale and the atmosphere. It was very busy and I found that I was the only Westerner in sight. Longshan Temple was worth a visit but the smoke from the incense that was being burned ... read more

Asia » Taiwan » Lugang

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

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