I've had the pleasure of visiting both. The Buddhist Monastery was really special place to visit. I wonder if you went inside the hieroglyphic room of the Buddhist. They don't allow cameras but I didn't realize it at the time and did a pano of it. It was beautiful. Another must do is plan a trip to watch the sunrise on Alishan Mountain.. Its an overnight adventure because you would have to take a tour bus and stay the night (unless you drive or have someone take you which we had) then get up around 5 and take a train to the top. Not to worry if you think you'll be alone, the train was packed. Also take a coat it's going to be cold. After the sunrise you get the added fun of walking around looking at some of the oldest and tallest trees in the world. I'm talking a thousands yrs old! Its something I know from watching you two that you would really enjoy. Come spring around Easter, if you're still there, you will see or better yet experience something truly special. Not sure what they call it, but I think it translate to the gathering of the Buddhas. Each area, town and some countries bring their Buddhas back to this one main Monastery where they will stay for a certain time. Its close to Chiayi. Do ask about it. Well continue your journey. I hope to be back there next fall.
What an amazing place Taiwan seems to be. But just as amazing is how you two find your way around! Keep enjoying yourselves and keep sharing your experiences.
Check out Wulai Hotsprings. Awesome. Also, another thing to check out maybe during the Spring time is Alishan to see the sunrise and "Sea of Clouds". Those veggies are a type of a mountain fern. They are one of my favorites and are usually covered in a sweet mayonnaise (Japanese mayo).
Agree 100% on wulai! The hot springs are real mountain water and I stay at Rainbow Resort which is very reasonable and has legit spring water. Be careful as some resorts are just tap water!
If there's no pandemic (around that week) there will be a huge event with loads of people that will be there to celebrate. Really festive. Hinoki Village is really beautiful too.. I love the cat figures 😍
Thank you for watching! Taiwan has been very welcoming, we are loving exploring this country! Don’t forget to subscribe, we have plenty of new videos coming up
Can someone explain why nearly everyone says "Taiwan is friendly"? How can it be friendly if no one there wants to be your friend? I asked many this and they are all stumped. Very weird. There is a total disinterest in making friends in Taiwan. It's the most antisocial country in Asia for sure, besides Korea and Hong Kong. The women and girls also have a very negative hateful vibe that makes you feel uncomfortable. Trying to socialize with them or chat them up feels awkward and inappropriate. Everything feels wrong and off. Kind of like Seattle, WA but much worse. It's hard to explain. You gotta go to Taiwan to know what I mean. But of course it's taboo to say this because Taiwan is all about being politically correct, not honest. So in that sense it's unfree, even though it's a democracy. Anyone else notice all this too? Btw, the problem is NOT me. I am very open and social and down to earth and been to 14 countries and met thousands of people. I only have problems in super cliquish places like Taiwan and West Coast USA. Outside of the US and NE Asia, I have many friends and meeting people comes naturally, just like in the movies. Only in Taiwan and USA is it not, so the problem is NOT me. Btw I would not recommend Taiwan for nature tourism, because there are too many insects that bite you if you go outdoors and try to hike, which is very annoying and distracting. Also most of the hiking trails are too steep up and down and strenuous on your knees. And the nature is nothing special. The national parks in the USA are far more spectacular without annoying insects and have a wide variety of trails, including flat level easy trails.
Welcome to Taiwan!
Amazing Buddha statue 👌
I really enjoyed how you guys recorded the street music to add the vibe of locals. 👍👍
Thanks so much! We’ve encountered so many live performances during our travels around Taiwan, it’s really wonderful
I've had the pleasure of visiting both. The Buddhist Monastery was really special place to visit. I wonder if you went inside the hieroglyphic room of the Buddhist. They don't allow cameras but I didn't realize it at the time and did a pano of it. It was beautiful. Another must do is plan a trip to watch the sunrise on Alishan Mountain.. Its an overnight adventure because you would have to take a tour bus and stay the night (unless you drive or have someone take you which we had) then get up around 5 and take a train to the top. Not to worry if you think you'll be alone, the train was packed. Also take a coat it's going to be cold. After the sunrise you get the added fun of walking around looking at some of the oldest and tallest trees in the world. I'm talking a thousands yrs old! Its something I know from watching you two that you would really enjoy.
Come spring around Easter, if you're still there, you will see or better yet experience something truly special. Not sure what they call it, but I think it translate to the gathering of the Buddhas. Each area, town and some countries bring their Buddhas back to this one main Monastery where they will stay for a certain time. Its close to Chiayi. Do ask about it. Well continue your journey. I hope to be back there next fall.
We're definitely going to plan a trip to Alishan mountain, maybe for Chinese New Year. It might be too crowded though. Thanks for the tips!
@@AlongWeGo I looked up the town, Beigang Township. That was the place of the Monastery for the gathering of the Buddhas. Happy Holidays!
很多台灣人聽不懂英文，更因為沒有中文字幕，所以一定非常多人沒點進來看，雖然我聽不懂也看不懂英文，但我還是進來看了，希望你們在台灣玩得開心盡興，祝福你們旅途平安健康，已訂閱按讚，
Thank you for your comment. I think it can be expensive to get Chinese subtitles put on our videos, but we will certainly look into it!
What an amazing place Taiwan seems to be. But just as amazing is how you two find your way around! Keep enjoying yourselves and keep sharing your experiences.
Thank you for watching! That is so kind of you! We love discovering new countries and cultures and Taiwan has given us a lot to explore
@@AlongWeGo You two do a great job and your enthusiasm and honesty about your experiences are enjoyable to watch and learn...
Thanks for sharing! Love it. Solid from Macau
Thanks for your support! 😊
All those food made me drool.
Enjoyed your video a lot!! Thank you for sharing and welcome to taiwan!
I'm a huge fan of the oyster omelette! I've been eating at least 2 a week in Kaohsiung.
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Welcome to Taiwan
nice place
Merry Christmas and happy new year~
Thanks so much!!
It looks like you had some serious fun after a long hiatus. Thank you for sharing. Have a Very Merry Christmas.
earthen jar chicken 甕仔雞 must try, 龍鬚菜Gracilaria maybe you guys ate,you guys really can find good spot,good jobs
Check out Wulai Hotsprings. Awesome. Also, another thing to check out maybe during the Spring time is Alishan to see the sunrise and "Sea of Clouds".
Those veggies are a type of a mountain fern. They are one of my favorites and are usually covered in a sweet mayonnaise (Japanese mayo).
We've been finding the mountain fern everywhere! Currently we're at Sun Moon Lake, and we just had a bunch last night.
@@AlongWeGo they have another one called binglang su. Really good. It reminds me almost of bamboo shoots, but actually come from the betel nut tree.
Agree 100% on wulai! The hot springs are real mountain water and I stay at Rainbow Resort which is very reasonable and has legit spring water. Be careful as some resorts are just tap water!
The little all those that you describe is capers
If there's no pandemic (around that week) there will be a huge event with loads of people that will be there to celebrate. Really festive.
Hinoki Village is really beautiful too.. I love the cat figures 😍
I've been to the underground temple (I think it is) because there was a staircase down the building.
It's great to see other Chicagoans traveling through Asia. What kind of work do you do in Kaohsiung?
We are English teachers here in Kaohsiung!
I stumbled across your video and enjoy it. Welcome to Taiwan, Thank you for loving Taiwan, we will love you back!
Thank you for watching! Taiwan has been very welcoming, we are loving exploring this country! Don’t forget to subscribe, we have plenty of new videos coming up
@@AlongWeGo southern Taiwan is cool except for the air, you guys can move to northern or eastern parts of Taiwan in the future. just a thought
Garry Huang good to know, thank you!
如果你有中文字幕,大家看得懂你們在說甚麼,訂閱數應該會暴增.
13:43 I love that. Do you love me? 😍💋 💝💖❤️
Can someone explain why nearly everyone says "Taiwan is friendly"? How can it be friendly if no one there wants to be your friend? I asked many this and they are all stumped. Very weird. There is a total disinterest in making friends in Taiwan. It's the most antisocial country in Asia for sure, besides Korea and Hong Kong. The women and girls also have a very negative hateful vibe that makes you feel uncomfortable. Trying to socialize with them or chat them up feels awkward and inappropriate. Everything feels wrong and off. Kind of like Seattle, WA but much worse. It's hard to explain. You gotta go to Taiwan to know what I mean. But of course it's taboo to say this because Taiwan is all about being politically correct, not honest. So in that sense it's unfree, even though it's a democracy. Anyone else notice all this too?
Btw, the problem is NOT me. I am very open and social and down to earth and been to 14 countries and met thousands of people. I only have problems in super cliquish places like Taiwan and West Coast USA. Outside of the US and NE Asia, I have many friends and meeting people comes naturally, just like in the movies. Only in Taiwan and USA is it not, so the problem is NOT me.
Btw I would not recommend Taiwan for nature tourism, because there are too many insects that bite you if you go outdoors and try to hike, which is very annoying and distracting. Also most of the hiking trails are too steep up and down and strenuous on your knees. And the nature is nothing special. The national parks in the USA are far more spectacular without annoying insects and have a wide variety of trails, including flat level easy trails.