Yilan - Jinche - Taiwan

Another place in Taiwan, the Yilan County at the northeast of Taiwan. It was a cooling place, you could feel the air is much cleaner. It was not easy to go there unless I had a car or someone to bring me there. I had no idea how to get there myself. I do remember we have to go through a tunnel, They told me it’s the longest tunnel in Taiwan almost 13km (12.9) and took about 15 years to construct it. Wow! The Hsuehshan Tunnel recently open about 8 years back in 2006. The good news of having this tunnel available, easier to get there? So more tourist to Yilan.  

My first stop was the Jinche Orchid Garden. So it’s only orchid but numerous types, white, pink, full color to dotted, you name it, they have it. 

Taipei 101- Carpet of Diamonds & Darth Wader

When I entered the Taipei International Convention Centre, there is was, properly displayed on its own. The blue color shades with silver Chopper! An American Chopper with the Intel technology, how about that? Its not just for a personal computer or your notebook or lappy. It’s a BIG BIKE with an advance high tech Intel digital display panel, ride while you could see the speed, fuel level and other stuffs, GPS, Finger print recognition to start your bike ignition, 250 horsepower, 2 motors and…. Custom Made by Orange County Chopper. Let’s ride…. Wooohoooooooooooo.. 

Check out the night scene. In fact I was there on an event, I was invited for a VIP cocktail reception on the 86Floor. Here you will be able to view the night view from the 86F. The scene was beautiful, just like gold necklaces, full of diamonds and gems spread all over. The Carpet of Diamonds which I was talking about.

Darth Wader

And hey looks who’s here? The scary Darth Wader. When I was a child, I was afraid of this character because it has this black mask and makes the breathing sound so loud. Well since I am not longer the 10 year old child, I guess its alright to snap a photo with him. May the Force Be with You.

New York New York Departmental Store - Taiwan

Not far away from Taipei 101, there is another place call New York New York, but guess what, it’s not the state New York next door in Taipei City?? It is actually a Departmental Store. Far right outside the entrance there is a statue of Liberty. How is it not call New York?

Let’s have a cuppa Starbucks coffee or a stone cold ice-cream?

The so called New York department at 12 sung shou Road, Taipei City 110, has a Chinese restaurant. Went over for a lunch Dim Sum. Have some congee aka porridge, flour roll with some prawn inserts of some marinated mince pork, we call the pork char siew and a few other items. As you can see the environment is cozy with some chandelier decorated on the ceiling. Right at the front with a tiny stage with 2 hearts shape. This means this restaurant does cater for some love birds. What I meant love birds here is not some romantic date for 2. It is for wedding dinners. Lovely, make your bookings.

Unfortunately, recently, I heard this building no longer exist, its been renovated and its now call ATT 4 fun. I did a search online, I did found in wiki, it did mention that ATT 4 Fun (信義) is formerly known as New York New York (紐約紐約). This new place comes with everything from restaurants to shopping and clubbing too. How about that? Sounds good too right? How sure? I am not sure but if you have friends in Taiwan, you could check with them.