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Travel in Taiwan 2017/11/12
Xinfu Market (01:00) On Guangzhou Street’s south side across from Bopiliao is the old Xinfu Market building, fronted by scores of traditional-style market stalls in narrow, covered lanes. The building, opened in 1935, was Taipei’s first modern public market, housing stalls selling fresh fish/meats, fruits/vegetables, tobacco/alcohol items, Chinese cakes/pastries, etc. Its heyday was in the 1950s, after Taipei’s population had exploded following the migration of the Nationalist government from mainland China in the late 1940s. Increased competition, notably from the dense grid of stalls that grew before it and later the then-novel supermarkets of the 1990s, led to its eventual abandonment. Now thoroughly renovated, it was reopened earlier this year, housing a history display, café, and other facilities. The distinctive old building has a horseshoe shape and a narrow central courtyard that facilitates ventilation and light entry. The exterior is Art Deco, and the radial and stair patterns that were avant-garde when it opened have been retained.
Xibenyuan Temple Square (03:40) Though in a busy area, close to MRT Ximen Station and 7~10 minutes away from the Bopiliao/Xinfu sites on foot, this heritage Pure Land Buddhist temple complex feels hidden away, partially blocked from view by high walls. Built up in the years after 1922, Xibenyuan Temple was Taiwan’s largest Japanese-style Buddhist temple during the Japanese period. A fire in 1975 destroyed the Grand Hall and other key structures, only the Rinbansyo (temple abbot’s residence) and Tree Heart Hall (lecture hall) escaping. Long left abandoned, squatters were evicted from the site and renovation efforts were carried out through the 2000s to restore the former glory of the complex, giving birth to a new city landmark. The stately Bell Tower stands atop a hillock at the square’s entrance. The brick-built Tree Heart Hall, once used for Dharma teaching, is now a space for art exhibits and temple/area history displays. Tip: Savor premium Taiwan teas in the elegant Eighty-Eightea teahouse in the renovated Rinbansyo, rich in Japanese aesthetics, the large central room’s tatami flooring creating a Kyoto tea-ceremony ambience.
English and Chinese Bell Tower 鐘樓 Bopiliao Historic Block 剝皮寮歷史街區 Eighty-Eightea 八拾捌茶 Grand Hall 本堂 Longshan Temple 龍山寺 Rinbansyo 輪番所 Tree Heart Hall 樹心會館 Wanhua District 萬華區 Xibenyuan Temple Square 西本願寺廣場 Xinfu Market 新富市場
⁴ᴷ⁶⁰ Walking Taipei, Taiwan : Wanhua District (December 16, 2019)
A walk through the Wanhua District of Taipei, Taiwan.
From Wikipedia: Wanhua District, known in Taiwanese Hokkien as Báng-kah khu and historically as Monga or Monka, is a district in Taipei, Taiwan. It is Taipei's oldest district. The district is home to historic buildings such as the Bangka Lungshan Temple, an iconic historic temple, and the Red House Theater, the first and largest teahouse and playhouse in Taiwan. Taipei's oldest, but decaying, garment district is also here.
As Wanhua District was Taipei's first district to undergo economic development, there are many old buildings and cultural sites. The large number of temples in this area is attributed to its prosperous past originating from the Qing era. The district can be divided into three sections: northern, central, and southern. The northern area, including Ximending, has become home to many shopping centers and is popular among the younger generation. Central Wanhua is known for its historical sites like Lungshan Temple, Qingshui Temple, Qing Shan Gong and Bopiliao Historic Street; traditional shopping; and local snacks. Southern Wanhua is mainly a residential area with a wide city park, also known as the Youth Park.
Wanhua District is divided up into 36 villages (里) and 722 neighborhoods (鄰). In recent years, the population in the district has been in decline. The district also has an older and fatter population than those of other districts. It also has a higher concentration of Mainland Chinese. Nevertheless, this district continues to be treasured by many as it is representative of some of Taipei's richest historical cultures. An example would be the annual temple rituals held at Qing Shan Gong, also known as the Qing Shan King Sacrificial Ceremony. This is a massive event that involves touring Wanhua for 3 consecutive nights.
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Filmed December 16, 2019
Timestamps 4:50 - Zhonghua Road 5:55 - Juguang Road (Lane 112) 8:10 - Cool Street Scene with Locals 8:50 - Cat walking on awnings 10:44 - Bangka Boulevard 15:12 - Wanhua Station 20:30 - Longshan Temple MRT Metro Station 22:54 - Longshan Temple 30:00 - Guilin Road 36:00 - Qingshan Temple 49:20 - Taipei City Archives 56:00 - The Red House
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Herb Alley
Herb Alley is a narrow street close to Longshan Temple in the Wanhua District of Taipei. It's dedicated to selling traditional medicinal herbs. As you approach the alley, you will smell it before you see it. There are several stalls here selling herbal teas too.
Bopiliao tourists blocked out of gate
How come the open time is 10:00 AM? Tourists have to wait in such cold weather (and rain)
Taiwan - A Pure Land 佛光山
Buddhist culture is very present all around Taiwan. On this little island, you will find an infinity of temples; Big or smalls, crowded or empty, there is always a special atmosphere in the air. Peace, calm and respect are the 3 words that best describe these places to me. A spiritual presence carries you away, taking over your mind and allowing you to find yourself and be at peace with your own person.
The Buddha Memorial centre in Kaoshiung is probably the most incredible religious spot I have visited in my entire life. In this place, you can find the biggest Buddha in Taiwan and a lot of different temples. This place is called Fo Guang Shan, which means “Moutain of Buddha’s light”. This video is a short visit of this magical place that I will never forget.
Mengjia-108 Paul Clay, 2009 (Visual Excerpt Sample)
A 90 minute two channel video art installation, involving video projection on paper covered windows in a 100 plus year old Chinese warehouse building, Chalk floor drawing, signage, and lighting.
Presented as part of Fusion Folks -- Contemporary Art Exhibition Organized by the Taipei Department of Cultural Affairs and planned by Taiwanese independent curator Mr. Sean C.S. Hu. 24 artists both Taiwanese and international, create works related to the Bo-Pi-Liao Historic Center, in the Wanhua District, creating closer ties between art, history, and local customs. Taipei City, Taiwan, from 8/29/09 to 11/01/09.
Project Description:
Mengjia-108, is a two channel video installation which explores the complex multicultural history of the Wanhua District, in Taipei City, a site of continuous human habitation along the Danshui River, for thousands of years. The title of the work refers to an ancient name for the area, along with the current postal code number. Wanhua's long history and its contemporary status are thus juxtaposed in simultaneous existence. The work employs collage, video filter effects, and text overlay, to present images of past and present, as well as differing viewpoints, angles, and cultural perspectives.
Taiwan has been inhabited for perhaps tens of thousands of years, and the first people in the Taipei basin area arrived around 6000 years ago. These first peoples, or first nations, formed a robust river and seafaring culture. Both they and their language eventually spread all across the islands of South Asia and the Pacific, as far as New Zealand and even the land of the current United States of America. Due to lack of written records and in the absence of large scale architectural remains in long lasting materials, this monumental technological and cultural achievement has garnered little recognition.
Starting in the 1600′s successive waves of peoples including the Spanish, Dutch, Japanese and Han Chinese took control of all or parts of Taiwan, each leaving their mark on its cultural heritage. Throughout this history the Danshui River, and the Wanhua District area have played a major roll.
Wanhua has been an important harbor and trading site for thousands of years, and Mengjia-108 traces some of the disparate viewpoints and little known truths about the area. The Wanhua district has a proud and complex multicultural past, appreciation of which can serve as a guide to the shaping of its future.
I Found Bopiliao! It's Artsy, I Guess | 剝皮寮找到了！有一點點藝術感
Part 6: I find the Bopiliao Historical Block and visit a couple exhibitions at the place. A bit underwhelming though. I then attempt to eat like a local.
CARREFOUR SUPERMARKET IN XIMEN TAIPEI, XIMENDING
Carrefour in ximending within 10 minutes from Ximen Station Exit 1 You can do your last minute shopping.. carrefour is much cheaper than the other pasalubong store... DISCLAIMER : Some of The background musics are intended for entertainment purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. I do not own nor claim to own anything in my background music. All credit goes to the song owners, singers, producers, writers, composers. I also give credits to the owners of my some photo(s)/gif image(s), on the internet. Thank You very much!!!!
This was the last day. 1. Started with 24 hour shrimp fishing 2. Hanging out with family 3. Exploring Wanhua District 4. Exploring the SongYan Gallery area
Taipei City Museum annual special exhibition Dream Walk West City in Wanhua peeled Lao exhibition in Taipei for centuries to develop blunt story, a total of more than 180 rare historical photographs and artifacts, such as maps of Kangxi Taiwan map, the earliest reclamation of western Taipei The first contract, Chen Lai Zhang Ken, the ancient potatoes City inscriptions, during the Japanese occupation of various alcohol ads, etc., until October 31, 2018 only. There are river of memory, river bank Taipei, twentieth Century Taipei, read Xicheng, Taipei city map, elegance and elegance six exhibition areas, including the artifacts provided by the Longshan Temple, Chen Lai Zhang Ken are rare, hope to see the public can borrow This understanding of history, skinny street area can reproduce the elegance.
On December 9, the Walking Tour will also be launched. Through the unique perspective of local tour guides, participants will be led to experience the historical context of the rise of development in the western part of Taipei.
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Self-Guided Tour: Wanhua's Temples
Suggested Itinerary: Wanhua district, Taipei City
-Arrive in the morning at Longshan Temple -Grab a snack at Tai Ho Bakery -Walk to Bopiliao Historic Block to understand not just the culture of Wanhua, but also information regarding Taiwanese Education System and medicinal developments. -Proceed to Ching Shui Temple, one of the most traditional temples in Taipei -Finish off with another well-known temple, Chin Shan Gong!