I like travel because travel is a way to relax myself. When I was a little boy, my parents often took me to some famous places near my house. We went mountain climbing, swimming, and picnicking. Little by little, travel becomes one of my hobbies. I often make a long-term plan to travel somewhere during my summer vacation. This time, I'd like to go to Sheng-Hsing railway station.
Geography meaning is the first point I would like to visit Sheng-Hsing railway station. It is the highest one in Taiwan west railway system. Since the old mountain line of Taiwan Railway System discontinued from Sep. 23, 1998, the remaining tracks, beautiful views and treasurable memory have attracted many tourists to visit them. Thus, it becomes a very famous spot. Everyone likes to take picture with the stele named " The climax of Taiwan Railway System. " Stand here and feel our ancestors' greatness.
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I went to Eslite bookstore and visited an exhibition, named Taiwan designers' week. I collect some representative photos here. Please take a look.
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Dragon Boat festival is a Chinese traditional festival held on the fifth day of the fifth moon on the lunar calendar. Nowadays, a lot of people know the dragon boat race and Zong Zi(a pyramid-shaped mass of glutinous rice wrapped in leaves). Furthurmore, it becomes a important holiday and tourist activity in Taiwan. Some people join this competition not only for the award but the teamwork among each rower. Therefore, classmates, colleagues, and residents in the same region will sign up the annual Dragon Boat race together.
About the history of Dragon Boat festival, It can be traced to more than two thousand years ago. The stories come from a ancient patriot-poet Qu Yuan who lived from 340-278 B.C. Qu Yuan was a minister who advocated reforms in his home state of Chu. The King refused to listen to Qu Yuan's advice and instead banished him from the state of Chu. To express his concern for his country and people, he wrote a famous poetry. In 278, when Qu Yuan heard that his home had been invaded, he drowned himself in the Mi Lo River. Thus, the festival commemorates the life and death of the patriotic poet.
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When I walked on the street, I found an interesting place. The scene is decorated as the Christmas's Eve. You can see blessed virgin and her son, Jesus. Two sheeps relax in the front of small house. Everyone are waiting for the greatest day. Here is Taipei not Bethlehem. The multi-culture is one feature of Taipei. Next time, you can take a look somthing surrounded you. Then, you will know the beauty of Taipei.
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At the last night in Taipei city, many people went toward the same way, because Taipei 101 firework show was coming soon.
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Near Taipei 101, there is one special building catched up many people's eyes. After 188s Taipei 101 firework show, some people also shot off fireworks on the top of building and it took longer time than Taipei 101's. Therefore, somebody called it "Taipei 102". To be honest, I don't know its real name, but I like its style characteristic. Don't you think it's very beautiful?
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