5 月時前往西藏 14 天,完成西藏聖山岡仁波齊轉山,是我人生中非常難忘的旅程。
說實話,西藏並不是一個能輕輕鬆鬆說走就走的地方,除了需要辦理繁瑣的相關文件,更重要的是身體是否能適應高海拔環境,以及應付可能出現的高原反應。
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Tainan ◦ Liouying | More Than Just Fresh Milk: A Place That Nurtured Masters of Art | TAIWAN 368-75
When people think of Liouying, often praised as Taiwan’s “hometown of dairy cows,” the first thing that comes to mind is its rich and fragrant fresh milk. I’m a devoted fan of Liouying milk myself. On this visit to Liouying, I discovered not only the local Liu clan culture, but also artists who left a profound impact on the worlds of painting and music. Only then did I realize there is another side of Liouying—one that is truly captivating.
Every time I visit Tainan, I am either amazed by its time-honored cuisine, lingering among historic sites, or discovering unexpected scenery in its narrow alleys. This time, a walk into the North District brought all three delights at once. Tainan is simply a city that never grows tiresome, no matter how many times you return.
I remember that when I was graduating from high school and preparing for university entrance exams, a close friend made a special trip to Taichung to take a local train—just to collect a commemorative ticket that read “Zhuifen–Chenggong” (which sounds like “pursuing success” in Chinese) and wish me good luck.
Taiwan has many historic streets. Hukou Old Street isn’t particularly famous, yet it’s a place I find myself wanting to return to again and again. To me, this is when travel feels most meaningful. Some well-known attractions don’t linger long in my memory; instead, it’s the unexpected surprises—places I didn’t have high hopes for at the outset—that leave the deepest impressions in my heart.
When I arrived in Budai, I thought the highlight would be its bountiful seafood. To my surprise, what truly moved me was the magnificent history of salt production—a tradition that has stretched on for over two centuries and still leaves traces everywhere in the town.
It had been a while since I last explored Changhua properly. This time, visiting with friends, we were instantly drawn in by the historic sites and local snacks around Yuanlin Station the moment we stepped off the train. This old town, with over three hundred years of history, only grew more captivating the deeper I wandered.
