Saturday, June 6, 2009

Shen Ao-Fu Long route

  Seaside Rock Discovery Voyage
Shen Ao-Fu Long route

 

Shen Ao Harbor

Shen Ao Harbor is located between Ba Dou Zi and Shui Nan Cave. It is given a nickname “Aborigines Harbor” because the rock wall looked like a tribal chief face which examined from one side; another explanation is that this used to be where Kai Da Ge Lan Ping Bu tribe lived. From the harbor one can view Jiou Fen Keen Long Mountain. There is a sea corroded stone standing a ten-something meters by the Sea. It is shaped like an elephant with its nose in the sea drinking water. It is one of best known spectacle here.

Direction: Form Jiou Fen go on Tai No 2 road towards Kee Lung.

 

NanYa Amazing Rocks

On NanYa geographic trail and go down the stone stairs, one can enjoy the sight of rock mountains from by rains and wind corrosion. NanYa area has Da Puh fault which is consist of vertical layers. When rain seeps into the rock and oxidize the iron, a beautiful ruby red color becomes visible.

Direction: 82.5 km into Tai No 2 Road (Seafront highway)Community.

 

Bitou Cape Lighthouse Trail

Bitou Main Trail starts from Bitou Elementary School and ends at Bitou Lighthouse. The slope is moderate for easy to strolling. There is a visible seafloor fault below the lighthouse that extends three kilometers into the sea. At here you observe the tranquility of calm sea on the left and experience the rush of relentless from the right. Bitou Cape pluses the San Dion Cape from Gong Liao and Fu Gui Cape from Shi Men forms the three key capes of Northern Taiwan.

Location: Go on Tai No. 2 Road, pass Shui Nan Cave and Nan Ya and to reach destination.

 

Long Dong Bay promontory trail

The geography consists of hard sandstone; the rock wall has a distinct and clear cut pattern. This is a famous rock climbing and snorkeling site at Taiwan’s Northeastern corner. The trail is three kilometers long and takes about an hour from Long Dong Elementary School to Xi Ling Yan Temple.

Direction: Go on Tai No 2 Road, pass Long Dong tunnel, turn left and go on cement road towards Long Dong fishing village to reach the ocean park.

 

Long Men Campsite

Campsite has an area of 7,200,000 square meters including water. It used to be a sand excavation site. After Northeastern corner administration office revamped the site and turned it into a campsite that includes mountain, sea and river. Campers can BBQ, bike, kayak, and go fishing. A quick walk through 202 meter red Long Men suspension bridge to reach Yan Liao beach.

Direction: 100km into Tai No 2 Road.

 

Fu Long Sea Park

This Park has been a recreation place since Japanese occupation. It crosses Shuang Xi River’s Rainbow Bridge and connects Blue-Sky Road and Gold sand beach. Its length is 3000 meter and 80 meters wide. Fu Long is where Taiwan’s sport sailing and surfing originates. Beginners can practice at the calm Shuang Xi River. Every summer, HO-HAI-YAN Rock festival is held here with much fanfare. Rock and Roll, beer and bikini inject refreshing energy into the park.

Direction: On Tai No 2 road towards Tou Cheng, passes Yan Liao and arrive at destination.

 

Old Grass Hill Tunnel

This tunnel is the one depicted in the famous Taiwanese folk song (Due-Due-Dong). Tunnel total length is 2,167 meters. Besides the entrance of tunnel has two plaques carved Zhi Tian Xian and Guo Yun Fei Chu. This tunnel connects Yilan’s Tou Cheng and Gong Liao’s Fu Long. It is currently a bike trail. Temperature in the tunnel is cool and sound effects from a passing train make this a worthwhile place to visit.

Direction: From the right site Fu Long train station go along Bei Hui Railroad towards Shi Cheng.

 

Fu Long Meal Box

A few meal box shops are outside Fu Long Train Station. The box filled with cabbage, dried tofu, pork, pickled vegetables, sausage, egg, chick and salted carrot. The flavor has not changed at all through generations. The shop called “Shiang Ye meal box” is the most traditional tasting and best selling.

 

Jia Yi Seafood Restaurant

Ao Di Seafood Street has more than a dozen seafood restaurants. Among them Jia Yi Seafood restaurant is a suggested place to visit. In its 20 year history, it is a place where locals come here to feast. If customers are not familiar with seafood, the owners can suggest some great dishes such as chicken grunt, eels, stonefish, Southern Drummer and Parrotfish.

Phone: 886-2-2490-2652
Address: No.82, Renhe Rd., Gong Liao Township, Taipei County 228, Taiwan

 

A-Hua Shark Soup

A small shop that only has a few items such as grill shark, shark soup, fish belly and fish ball...etc. Flavor and price is very sensible.

Location: In Shen Ao Harbor.

 

Gong liao-Ping Xi route

Quiet Trail, Flying Wish Lamps, Black Gold Rail Road Tour
Gong liao-Ping Xi route

TaoYuan Valley Trail

The most attractive feature of this trail is the thirty degree slope and total length of three kilometers large grass area nicknamed “The Green Carpet”. There are four trails, the longest trail Da Xi line is five kilometers long. From Gong Liao enters the “Nei Liao Line”, and rest is the steeper sloped “Shi Guan Yin Line” and “Cao Ling Line”.

Tea Flower Plantation

Every year from November to April of next year is flower viewing season. Over 800 specimens of tea flowers in the plantation come from countries such as Japan, China, U.S.A. and Canada. Chin Dynasty’s scholar ZHUANG TING CAN left a old house. There is a vibrant tea flower craving art on the stonewall.

Phone: 886-2-2493-2631
Address: No.67, Meizhuxi, Shuangxi Township, Taipei County 227, Taiwan

Grass Hill Old Road

The road connect Gong Liao viewing platform with The Yilan Da Li Tian Gong Temple. Its total length spans 8.5 kilometers and part of ancient Dan Lan road. Ancestors walked on this road when exploring Yi Lan from Taipei. Ching Dynasty general LIU MING DENG left two stone tablets carved the words “Tiger” and “Xiong Zhen Man Yan”

Direction: From Fu Long take route 102 and follow the sign into Gong Liao viewing terrace.

Jing Tong Train Station

If time is a constraint, one can choose to visit this station. Jing Tong is Ping Xi line’s last station. Built in 1929, the old Japanese style wooden station still retained its style. It is now a state designated level three historic heritage. Train Story Museum is a great place to buy gifts. Then take a tour of Crown Prince Chalet, Mining Memorial Park and lastly stop by and order Jing Tong Old Street’s much media reported Yang’s chicken roll.

Direction: Drive on No 106 route or take Ping Xi train and get off at Jing Tong.

Coal Mine Museum

Modified from The New Ping Xi coal mine that ended its operation in 1997, the current vibrant museum is suited for outside learning and family interaction. Itinerary includes mining tour, safety training road, cart riding and simulated mining…etc

Direction: Drive No 106 route at Shi Pen 69 kilometers cross rail road, turn left and go uphill.

Ba Xian Cave

Cave is located at left side of Gua Yin Hill. It was used as a bomb shelter under Japanese occupation. Cave inside is cool, and there are caves within caves. There is also stone made furniture in it. This cave is a great secret base for explorers with strong heart.

Direction: Drive or take train to Ping Xi station and follows signs to climb Guan Yin Hill.

Ling Jiao

Ping Xi upstream has fewer tourists. Even the train station is basic and without a ticket agent. Ling Jio Street has a strong cultural flavor. Ping Xi town’s second largest water fall – Ling Jaio Waterfall. Antique bridge built during Japanese occupation and Tsai family red bricks apartment are within walking distance.

Direction: Drive on No. 106 route or take Ping Xi train and get off at Ling Jiao Station.

Shi Fen Waterfall

Also named the “Taiwan’s Niagra Falls” It is shaped like a screen curtain due to its layered rock. Water flows off cliff and drops with such brute force 15 meters down into deep lake. Water vapor slowly rises from the lake and becomes rainbow under sunlight.

Direction: Drive on No. 106 road and passes Ping Xi, Ling Jiao and arrives at Shi Fen Tourist Center. Then either walk or take Ping Xi train to Shi Fen Station.

Shi Fen

At the ShiFen Old Street, apart from the flying paper make-a-wish lanterns, one can also stop by for a meal. Restaurant features traditional Taiwan cuisines such as lightly flavored chicken, stir fried bamboos and all sorts of wild greens. Hearing the huge roaming noise of the trains as they rumble by while dining is a special experience not to be missed.

Phone: 886-2-2495-8570
Address: No.116, Shifen St., Ping Xi Township, Taipei County 226, Taiwan

Taiwan Blue Magpie Coffee

Surrounding by the green forest and sparkling river, sipping a fragrant coffee while waiting for the country’s emerald blue national bird (Taiwan Blue Magpie), is the best way to enjoy the quiet lifestyle of PingXi. Magpie Cafe is bird lovers' secret place. The place is serene, and scenery is superb, a worthwhile recommendation.

Phone: 886-2-2495-2306
Address: No.2, Qianzhenlin, Ping Xi Township, Taipei County 226, Taiwan

JinShan-WanLi-KeeLung route

  North Coast Soul Cleansing Journey
JIN SHAN-WAN LI-Kee Lung route

 

Dharma Drum Mountain

The temple is built by Taiwan’s’ very own soul guide – Master Sheng Yen. Opened in 2005, this is not a traditional Taiwanese Temple. The temple is surrounded by mountains. Whether one chooses to mediate, eat vegetarian meal, or just walk and visit, this place makes visitors momentary forget their real-life problems.

Direction: Form Kee Lung train station take “Kee Lung – Jin Shan” charter bus.Or from Taipei take “Taipei – Dharma Drum Mountain” charter bus.

 

Lion Head Mountain Park

In addition to the trenches and bunkers built during Marshall Law era, Loin Head Mountain Park has swallowtails, egrets, Japanese silver grass. Unique voice and jingle from birds and insects makes for an interest outdoor experience.

Direction: Charter bus from Kee Lung to Jin Shan or Taipei to Jin Shan can reach this park.

 

Old Jin Shan General Hot Spring

It uses the same Hot spring source as Da Dun Mountain. From the top floor’s open roof male bath, one can see the famous Jin Shan Scenery moon’s reflection in water at night.

Phone: 886-2-2408-2628
Address: No.196, Minsheng Rd., Jinshan Township, Taipei County 208, Taiwan

金湯

Phone: 886-2-2498-8788
Address: No.197, Wan Lijiatou Rd., Wan Li Township, Taipei County 20741, Taiwan

 

Yeh Liu Geography Park

Nature left many breath taking fine art pieces here. The oddly shaped rocks, tranches, holes and cliffs due to weathering are beautiful and extraordinary. Of course, never miss that special rock shaped like a queen’s head.

Tel: 886-2-2492-6516
Address: No.167-1, Gangdong Rd., Wan Li Township, Taipei County 20744, Taiwan

 

Yun Park

This is legendary diva’s final resting place. One can still hear DENG Li JUN’s song play continuously from the speakers here. There is also a huge piano keyboard on the ground that allows visitors to play piano with their feet.

Direction: From Taipei, Kee Lung or Dan Shui take charter bus to Jin Shan Station. Then take taxi to ChinPaoShan.

 

Xian Dong Hill

There are three sea corroded caves. Legend has it that someone successfully meditated here and became an immortal. Inside the caves one can find stone carved Buddha and language written in ink. The atmosphere is somber and grave. The stone stairway beside the cave leads to Sheng An Temple and Xian Dong Park. Climbing to the very top one can view freight unloading operation of Kee Lung Harbor.

Direction: From Kee Lung City, take No 301 bus.

 

Kee Lung’s Canons

Taiwan’s most concentrated location for cannons is in Kee Lung. For example, Er Sha Bay cannons by the in Zhong Zheng Park at Shou Shan Road, Da Wu Lun Cannons beside the Lover’s lake, Gang Zi Liao cannons beside Oceanic University and Bai Mi Weng cannon beside Kee Lung Harbor…etc. These are all state designated level one historic heritages fortresses.

 

Peaceful Island Park

What used to be a key military installation is now a tourist attraction. The Peace Bridge connects the isolated island with Taiwan mainland to from a permanent passage. The famous sight is tens of thousands of mushroom shaped rock called “Million Crowd” and many square shaped rocks called “Thousand Layer”.

Direction: From Kee Lung City take No 101 Bu to Vocational training center.

 

Local food such as Jin Bao Village Old Street’s duck meat, temple entrance’s stir-fry and yam, Kee Lung night market’s healthy sandwich, shredded ice, tempura, rolls and eels are some that one must try during this trip.

 

Yang Ming Shan-Dan Shui route

Heritage Site, Volcano, Wetland Ecological Trip
Yang Ming Shan-Dan Shui route

Xiao You Keng

Located at the northwestern hill of Qi Xing Mountain at about 805 meters altitude. Volcano rock, opening, collapsed landscape, hot springs and sulfur composites can be observed here. Xiao You Keng tourist information center broadcasts some educational videos regularly. Dawn is the best time to enjoy the scenery , when the Sun comes up from the direction of JinShan, hits the white smoke that rises slowly off the ground, the sight is simply cannot be describe adequately by words.

Direction: Drive on the Yang Jin road then turn right at Xiao Guan Yin station.

Dan Shui Historic Sites

This area is composed by many historic items. From the MRT station, go along the golden coast river walk, one can see Dr. MaKai's boarding point in front of a Starbucks. Next door to the HuWei MaKai Hospital is the DanShui Church. A level three state historic heritage site Makai family cemetery is located in the Dan Jiang junior high school. The Oxford school was the first western style school in Taiwan. Further down the road is the Fort San Domingo which was built over 400 years ago. Constructed with stone outer wall and brick inner wall to defend against attacks from cannons.

Direction: Get off at the Dan Shui MRT Station then explore the area by walk.



Hung Shu Lin Ecological Park

The four treasures of Hung Shu Lin – kandelia, mudskipper, egret and fiddler crab can be observed by standing on the wooden observatory deck. Biking is the best way to experience the park. Bike rentals are available at Dan Shui or Guan Du.

Direction: Get off at the Hung Shu Lin MRT station then enter the golden riverside bike trail.

Shih-San-Hang Museum of Archaeology

Completed in 2003, The museum is over 6000 square meters and 1.5 meter deep underground. Tourist needs to go down a slope in order to reach the entrance. The museum features pottery, iron, bronze and stone appliances from the Shih-San-Hang civilization. The most symbolic item among the collection is the “Human face Pottery”.

Phone: 886-2-2619-1313
Address: No.200, Museum Rd., Bali Township, Taipei County 24947, Taiwan

Dan Shui Shopping Street

The oldest street in Dan Shui is located on the hill of Zhong Jian Street, however, most of the restaurants and art shops are on Zhong Zheng Street. A-Ge, iron-hard preserved eggs, fish crackers, fish balls, shrimp rolls and plum drink are the must try here.

Direction: Get off at the Dan Shui MRT Station.







Xi Jian Chen Cake Shop

Phone: 886-2-2629-1180
Address: No.42, Gongming St., Dan Shui Township, Taipei County 25173, Taiwan

Three Sister A-Ge

ZhenLi Street is the only old street in Taiwan, which is not only within a museum park but also includes schools from kindergarten to college. The food "A-Ge" comes from a Japanese word which means deep fried. Mr.Yang Shu Gen stuffed rice noodle into tofu and started out as a recipe among the neighborhood, but quickly spread out and becomes the student’s snack and memories of ZengLi Street . The calligraphy writing of the shop was inked by the famed scholar Qi Bai Shi’s descendant Qi Ren Rui.

This delicacy is made with fish paste, rice noodle and tofu. Used to be in the shape of a triangle, taste differs depending on the sauce of different shops. However, like a bird that recognizes its own mother from birth, "Three Sister A-Ge" is crowned for having the most authentic flavor by the students. The Sisters are known as the “Flowers of ZhenLi Street” , started selling A-Ge when they were 18. They are now in their 60s and have spent a good part of their lives guarding this flavor. Customers who came here when they were children are now bringing their sons back to the place for the most authentic and traditional taste.

Phone: 886-2-2621-8072
Address: No.1, Lane 2, Zhenli St., Dan Shui Township, Taipei County 25164, Taiwan

Banyan Bay

Phone: 886-2-2629-6464
Address: No.229-9, Zhongzheng Rd., Dan Shui Township, Taipei County 25158, Taiwan

Fine Art and Talent Exploration


Fine Art and Talent Exploration

JuMing Museum

Artist Ju Ming let his art flourish through meditation. Adhering the principle “Freedom of expression and unrequited intention” keeps his creative style simple and subtle. Tai Chi collection is one if his most represented works.

Direction From Taipei or KeeLung: Take KuoKuang motor transport, Royal bus, KeeLung Bus, or DanShui Charter Bus to JinShan. Get off at the JinShan Fine Art and Senior Community Centre then take the free shuttle bus.

Mountain Town Fine Art Gallery

The newly constructed gallery in the mountain town has the nickname of "Where beauty gathers". Located at ShuiNan Cave area, the owner often invites local artists to exhibit their works. This three stories building with sea view is now a place where artists and tourist interacts.

Reservation: 886-938-752202
Address: No.155-3, Dongding Rd., Ruifang Township, Taipei County 224, Taiwan

Qiu Xi Xun Asphalt Painting

Famous for his great sense of humor. Professor Qiu has been using the sticky, moving, and difficult to control asphalt for his art creation. The oscillating lines, out-of-box concept of an art form records a diminishing tradition way of life . Professor Qiu’s personal studio is at Jiou Fen.

Abstract Pottery Barn

Jiou Fen has many stray cats, and some of the most expressive works of the owner Zhan Mei Yu’s are related to them. The funny, round and colored two inch pottery pieces are playful and cheerful in one’s hand.

Phone: 886-2-2406-2388
Address: No.278, Qingbian Rd., Ruifang Township, Taipei County 224, Taiwan

Jiou Fen Local Museum

The owner Lai Zhi Xian is a guardian of Taiwan folk culture. In order to preserve the early life and memories of Taiwan, he collects lifestyle items and toys from the elders, and some of them even dated back to the Ching Dynasty.

Phone: 886-2-2496-7755
Address: No.155, Qiche Rd., Ruifang Township, Taipei County 224, Taiwan

Jiou Fen Fine Art Gallery

The owner/painter Hong Zhi Sheng is one of the inspirations of Jiou Fen art lifestyle. This gallery exhibits his tea art, potteries and paintings.

Phone: 886-2-2497-6487
Address: No.27, Shuqi Rd., Ruifang Township, Taipei County 224, Taiwan

Saturday, May 9, 2009

A - Home B & B

A-Home Classic and Precious Space

Website:http://www.a-home.tw/
* A-Home Coffee

A-Home Classic and Precious Space “It is too comfortable here, I don’t want to leave here”Lifeis great spending a day in single Japanese wooden cabin. Living here for life is many urban peoplewishes.

When one enter through the A-Home’s wooden door and step on wood walkway surround thebuilding, eyes can see under sun light a small green garden bench chair and fish pond and cannothelp but spend just a bit more time here. There is a Chinese cypress tub is filled with Andesite water.This becomes “no worries” pond, and has ability to calm and heal souls. Smell of Chinese Cypressindoors make anyone feel safe. Make a cup of hot tea, sit at the loft and take a look at Jiou Fentraditional sloping roof and the green scenery out the window. Whatever is bothering you is solvedand whatever one should not worry about is forgotten. No matter how full the itinerary is during theday, it is still wasteful to sleep early. Watch one more DVD or listen to a few more songs. Especiallyfor weddings, honey moons and anniversary, just hide in A-Home’s and enjoy true love forever.

Address;No. 55, Lunding Rd., Rueifang Township, Taipei County
Tel:886-2-2496-9454、886-972-187-565
E-mail :
Check In/Out:Check in 14:00,Check out 11:00
Credit card:Yes.
Parking:Yes.
Price:
A-Home (for 2) weekend NT3,580, weekdaysNT2,800. Additional discount for 2+ nightsstay. Tours and airport shuttle service available.Include French style breakfast. (Please visit websitefor other room type and prices)
Amenities:
air condition, sound system, DVD player,television, fridge, hair dryer, Western German securitysystem, Chinese cypress bath tub, monoxidesensor, fire alarm, safety light, smoke expel system.
Direction
  • Take Kee Lung charter bus to Jiou Fen Old Street Entrance stop, From 7-11 enter Jiou Fen Old Street. Go up Shu Qi Road, turn left at Jiou Fen elementary school.
  • Take Tai No 2 Road. Follow gold museum road signs, turn right at under RuiFang Bridge onto No 102 route toward Jiou Fen, at 16km mark, turn right at Shen Ming temple.
  • Take training to RuiFang Station. At the sentence (in front of Welcome supermarket) take charter bus and get off at Jiou Feng Old Street Entrance stop. A two minute walk from stop will take you to the hostel or by taxi (NT 180). Then follow Direction 1.

Jioufen Happiness Land B & B

Jiou Fen Xi Lai Yuan Landscape Accommodation

Website:www.gold999.com.tw
*A sea of cloud at night in spring & fall—look from Xi Lai Yuan

Xi Lai Yuan Landscape Accommodation has four VIP full view rooms. Viewing from the windowsis like looking at works of nature art. One can see all Bi Sha, Shen Ao, Ba Dou Zi, and Kee Lungbays and harbors. The view also encompasses Jiou Fen sunset and sunrise view is right in frontof one's eyes. When one get tired of walking the old streets, he can return to the hostel in 2 minuteand enjoy the view. The stars and lights from fishing boats will accompany one to sleep. This mustbe what happiness is all about! It is also such lavishness and enjoyment.

Hostel owner Lin Dong Can loves photography, and sink into Jiou Fen's every changing scenary.He puts his life saving and work into XiLaiYuan. Japanese Silvergrass, clouds, strangely shapedrocks by the beaches and lightening across sky are all sources of photo ideas. At Jiou Fen the artspirit in one is naturally aroused. At Xi Lai Yuan's website, Lin Dong Can wrote many folk poems inTaiwanese, make one see Jiou Fen in a whole different light.

Address:No. 9-13, Ciche Rd., Rueifang Township, Taipei County
Tel: 886-2-2406-3399、886-932-148-311
Check In/Out:Check in 15:00,Check out 11:00
Credit card:Yes; also accept National Travel Card.
Parking:Yes.
Price:
Jiou Fen full view rooms (2 person) weekend3,200, weekdays 2,600. Include breakfast. Pleasecheck website for other room types.
Amenities:
Bathroom, Air Condition, Television(Cable), Hair Dryer, Towels, bottled water, small cottontowels, shampoo, conditioner, comb, showercap, tooth brush and tooth paste.
Direction
  • From MRT ZhongXiao Fuxing Station, take Kee Lung charter bus to Jiou Fen Old Street Entrance. Two minute walk from there.
  • Take Tai No 2 Road. Follow gold Ecological museum road signs, turn right at under RuiFang Bridge on to no. 102 provincial road and drive for about 14.8 km.
  • Take training to RuiFang Station. At the sentence (in front of Welcome supermarket) take charter bus and get off at Jiou Feng Old Street Entrance stop. A two minute walk from stop will take you to the hostel or by taxi (NT $180).

Storia d'amore B & B

Storia d'amore

Website: diamore.3cc.cc

Storia d'amore = Love story. Jiou Fen Getaway B&B is built for finding a couple's sweet memory.

Japanese style pebble paved look and Italian colored themed romantic restaurant is a great prefect balance of European and Asian flavor. Every room carries four seasons of emotions; windows show natural beauty and green surroundings. All these let one forgets that lively and convenient Jiou Fen Old Street sits just not too far away. Night lights from fishing boats can accompany you to sleep. In the morning, you can enjoy hand made breakfast from the owner to guarantee you a full day of energy. It is amazing that this meticulous architecture and sweet lifestyle concept can be found right in Jiou Fen Mountain.

The female lead Fen and male lead Nad take their cherished love and saturate in this world that thay built themselves. They want to share the tremendous happiness of exchanging marriage vows to every couple that comes through here and wishes that all lovers can be together forever.

Address:No. 190, Jishan St., Rueifang Township, Taipei County
Tel:
Int'L Call 886-911-821983
Local Call 886-911-821983
E-mail :
Check In/Out:Check in 15:00,Check out 11:00
Parking:Please RSVP for a spot.
Price:
Autumn Love Room with view for 2. Saturday NT 4,200 Friday NT 3,800 Weekdays NT 3,400 includes breakfast. (Please visit website for other room types and prices)
Amenities:
private observation deck, fridge, Cable TV, DVD Player, air condition, public water fountain, Chinese Cypress bathtub with coast line view, shower, hair drier (different model according to room type), to it is encourage customers to bring their own towel and bath product to help conserve environment.
Direction
  • Take Kee Lung public bus to Jiou Fen Old Street Entrance stop. From 7-11 enter Jiou Fen Old Street. Walk along the Old Street until No. 190 Ji Shan Street.
  • Take Tai No2 Road. Follow gold museum road signs, turn right at under RuiFang Bridge onto No 102 route toward Jiou Fen, at 16.5km mark, Park at Fire Station Car Park. Walk throug the Gate of Sha Min Temple to 190 Ji Shan Street.
  • Take training to RuiFang Station. (Opposite Station; in front of Welcome supermarket) take charter bus and get off at Jiou Fen Old Street Entrance bus stop. 10 minute walk from bus stop will take you to the Storia d'amore or by taxi(NT$ 180). Then follow Direction 1.