Taipei, Taiwan

Oceania docked at the port of Keelung, Taiwan.
We did a private tour to Taipei with 2 other couples. About a 35 minute drive.

First stop was the Taipei 101 Observatory. 100 is lucky. An additional story was added for extra luck. No, we didn't overlook the city. On to the Agora Garden, is a twisted residental high rise, rotating clockwise at 90 degrees. Starting price of 27,000 000 US. Complete with heli pad.

Longshan is a famous old Temple in Taiwan. It was built where Chinese settlers went to gather and worship. Parts have been rebuilt 3 times. It is an impressive structure with colorful mosaic decorations and beautiful doors, beams, and pillars. Chinese New Year decorations were still on display.
From there, strolled down old street, checked out a market and stores.

CKS Memorial Hall is a national monument erected in memory of the first President of the Republic of China. There is a bronze statue of the President inside hall. The grounds were massive and included many cherry trees in bloom.

Back to Keelung, nicknamed the rainy port. Keelung Tower offers us panoramic views. Last stop was a view on the other side of the harbor at a book store in an abandoned school.Baca lagi