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tianyuan temple danshui taipei

Asia, Taiwan, Tips & Inspo · February 8, 2021

Wuji Tianyuan Temple: Taipei’s Best Cherry Blossom Spot

Wuji Tianyuan Temple (無極天元宮) is a stunning Taoist temple located at the foothills of Datun Mountain in Danshui (often also spelled Tamsui) just on the outskirts of Taipei City.  If you’re spending a bit of time in Taipei and want…

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Mount Fuji Japan cherry blossoms

Asia, Tips & Inspo · March 8, 2019

The most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Asia

Are you looking for the best cherry blossom spots in Asia? If so, get ready for some serious travel inspiration! In this guide we set out the best cherry blossom spots in Asia, as recommended by world travellers. We cover…

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cherry blossoms in seoul in spring

Asia, City Guides, South Korea · March 13, 2018

Where to see cherry blossoms in Seoul

Ah, cherry blossoms! Mesmerizing, magical, and just plain gorgeous. With sweet scents and soft pastels, who wouldn’t want to see them up close? While there are countless amazing places to see cherry blossoms in Asia, Seoul has remained a bit…

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Cherry blossoms in bloom at Hsinchu Park! 💃 ⠀ Cherry blossoms in bloom at Hsinchu Park! 💃 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#cherryblossoms #spring #flowers #taiwan #worldcaptures #popdaily #amazingtaiwan #vscotravel #新竹公園 #麗池公園 #sakura #hsinchucity
Alishan might be the most famous spot to catch the Alishan might be the most famous spot to catch the sunrise in Taiwan, but Hehuanshan is definitely a close contender! 🌄 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀This was taken at an altitude of more than 3000m!!! Pretty incredible, right? 📷 🥰⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀👉 Make sure you dress warmly, though, cause it gets damn cold up there! On my visit, it was -3 degrees!!! ❄️⛄️❄️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀PS: Find out how to get to Cingjing (the main gateway to Hehuanshan) on the blog! Link in bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#hehuanshan #hehuanmountain #nantou #taiwan #mountain #sunrise #sunrisechaser #taiwan_dream #viewtaiwan #beautyoftaiwan #taiwantravelmap #sunriselover #popdaily
Just got horribly lost trying to find this lantern Just got horribly lost trying to find this lantern-strewn alleyway in #hsinchu 🙈, but it was totally worth the effort! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Isn’t this the cutest lane ever? 🥰⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The lanterns are up until 2/28 if you’re in town and want to check them out! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀📍Lane 137, Chengbei Street, North District, Hsinchu City, 300⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#lanterns #poptour #travelyam #amazingtaiwan #taiwantrip #taiwantravel #popdaily #igtaiwan #viewtaiwan #chinesenewyear #北星福德宮
新年快樂, everyone! 🎉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀If you’re celebrating the arrival of the #yearoftheox I hope you get a big, fat 紅包 🧧 tonight! 🤩 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀PS: Here’s a pretty picture of #cingjingfarm for a side dose of wanderlust! 😁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#chinesenewyear #chinesenewyear2021 #yearoftheox2021 #taiwan #chinesenewyeareve
“If you truly love nature, you’ll find beauty “If you truly love nature, you’ll find beauty everywhere.” ~ Vincent Van Gogh.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#yellowleaves #winter #nature #mountains #naturelover #taiwan #nantou #taiwantravel #beautifultaiwan #shotoniphone
Winter strolling. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#nantou #cingjing #cingjingfarm #beautifulplaces #mountains #exploring #taiwantravel #travelyam #wintersun #taiwan
Can’t stop pinching myself! This is by far the M Can’t stop pinching myself! This is by far the MOST beautiful spot to view cherry blossoms in Taiwan, wouldn’t you agree? 🥰⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#taiwan #sakura #cherryblossoms #wantogo #discover_taiwan #taiwantravel #travelyam #popdaily #ig_color #taipeitravel #taipeigram #ig_world_colors #amazingtaiwan #createexplore #shotzdelight #bpintaiwan #taiwan1 #vscotaiwan #taiwan_dream #danshui #天元宮 #台北景點 #poptour #iseetaiwan #wowtoplay
WHOOP!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Wuling sits at an altitude of 3275m and offers breathtaking views no matter which way you turn. It’s also the highest point in Taiwan accessible by road! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Grateful to call this island home. ❤️🇹🇼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#hehuanshan #nantou #taiwantravel #hehuanmountain #taiwan_destinations #instago #instatravel #mountains #hikingadventures #taiwangram #adventuretaiwan
Fairytale views from Taiwan 💛⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Fairytale views from Taiwan 💛⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#cingjing #nantou #nantoutaiwan #qingjingfarm #sakura #cherryblossom #taiwantravel #theoldengland #theoldenglandmanor #mountain #viewtaiwan #viewgoals #taiwan_dream #amazingtaiwan #popdaily
Cingjing is a really cool place to spend a bit of Cingjing is a really cool place to spend a bit of time away from the city. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The views are absolutely breathtaking, and the 🐑  are super cute (but very greedy 🤣). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀To get here, I had to take Taiwan’s fast train (HSR) to Taichung City and then catch the Nantou bus to Cingjing Farm. The ride took about 2 hours but offered the most beautiful views imaginable! 👉 All on the blog soon! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#nantou #nantoutaiwan #cingjing #cingjingtaiwan #taiwantravel #cingjingfarm #taiwangram #qingjingfarm #taiwan_destinations #taiwan_dream #wantogo #taichungtravels #freshair #sheep #mountains

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