When night falls on Matsu, the light and sea breeze create a soothing symphony.
Welcome to Qinbi Village, where youโll find beautifully preserved traditional Mindong-style architecture. Tucked into the mountainside, the terraced village spills down towards the sea, layer by layer.
With the gentle sound of the waves, let's soak in the peaceful beauty of Matsu.
#Matsu #QinbiVillage #Nature #Architecture
๐ชจ ๐๐๐๐ง๐ก๐ฌ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ: Heping Island's Strange Rocks and Beautiful Sea
๐ชจ ๐๐๐๐ง๐ก๐ฌ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ: Heping Island's Strange Rocks and Beautiful Sea
The beach near Heping Island in Keelung has many oddly-shaped rocks worth seeing.
If you want to visit the spot where Kevin is now, be sure to make a reservation in advance on the official website, from May to September.
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As Taiwan cheered for their menโs doubles badminton team, there was one person who truly understood their journey:
Coach Chen Hung-ling, the mastermind behind Taiwanโs back-to-back gold medals.
With his experience, Chen knows exactly what his athletes need.
#Badminton #ChenHungling #GoldMedal #Taiwan #Paris2024 #ParisOlympics
Team Taiwanโs uniforms already look great, but a closer look reveals even more to appreciate.
Combining the traditional banana fiber weaving of Taiwanโs Kavalan tribe with designs inspired by Kavalan legends, the shoes feature a total of ten hearts on each pairโsymbolizing the classic Taiwanese saying "perfect ten.โ
#Olympics #Fashion #TeamTaiwan #JustinChou #Kavalan
Taiwan's Kavalan tribe brings a unique twist to this year's Olympic uniforms with banana fiber.
Thatโs right, designer Justin Chou and craftswoman Yen Yu-ying have combined cutting-edge technology with traditional artistry, creating a perfect blend of innovation and heritage.
And the result is more than just a fashion statement, itโs a showcase of Taiwanese craft and identity!
#Olympics #Fashion #TeamTaiwan #JustinChou #Kavalan
๐งณ Whirlwind Trip: Yunlin: 24h Fun From Clam Digging to Frog Soup
๐งณ Whirlwind Trip: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐
Let our host Kevin take you on a 24-hour whirlwind trip to Yunlin County in western Taiwan. From unexpected eats to some truly unique experiences, thereโs an abundance of things to enjoy for adventurous travelers, so letโs go!
Yunlin County is part of Taiwanโs agricultural heartland with some of the top local products ranging from pomelo and coffee to fish such as Taiwan tilapia and clams. In this episode, Kevin tries out a range of local delicacies including frog soup (itโs not just the French!), shaved ice and some special cocktails made with local produce. Plus, Kevin tries a truly local pastime โ clam digging.
Taiwan weightlifting star Chen Wen-huei is no stranger to the spotlight after taking the bronze in the 64kg category at the Tokyo Olympics.
Despite an elbow injury, her passion for lifting kept her going. Now, with the 64kg category gone in Paris, she's stepping up to the 71kg challenge.
Back on the Olympic stage, she's already proven herselfโhereโs to success.
Learn more about her on #AtThisMomentTogether on TaiwanPlus!
#Taiwan #Paris2024 #ParisOlympics #ChenWenhuei #Weightlifting
On Taiwanโs Olympic team uniforms, if you read the team name backwards, it spells โๅ ๆฒนโ (Go) in Mandarin!
Designer Justin Chou embedded this message of encouragement in a familiar text format, supporting our athletes as they compete on the global stage.
#Olympic #Fashion #TeamTaiwan #JustinChou
๐ค Taipei Tonight Show: He Brought American Food to Taiwan
๐ค Taipei Tonight Show: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐
Enjoy a culinary story from the โGodfather of U.S. cuisine in Taiwanโ, and catch Dennis ่ถ้ฒ as he learns how to cook steak like a pro!
Dennis chats with his friend executive chef and culinary director #CaleJackson.
Dig into Taiwanโs culinary landscape and discover more about one of the people who was influential in bringing U.S. cuisine to Taiwan in this episode of The Taipei Tonight Show. (Link in comments)
Meet Luo Jia-ling, a taekwondo star whoโs been kicking it since kindergarten.
While other kids were playing, she was mastering her moves.
Her hard work paid off at just 19, when she clinched a bronze in the womenโs 57kg category at the Tokyo Olympics, making history as Taiwanโs youngest medalist in that weight class, while breaking an eight-year medal drought.
Now at 22, sheโs Taiwanโs sole taekwondo representative at this yearโs Games.
No matter the result, this rising starโs journey in taekwondo is sure to dazzle.
Learn more about her on #AtThisMomentTogether on TaiwanPlus!
#Taiwan #Paris2024 #CulturalOlympiad #ParisOlympics
๐ฎ๐ณ Namaste Taiwan: Taiwan is a Food Paradise
๐ฎ๐ณ Namaste Taiwan: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐
Does the taste and appearance of Taiwanese cuisine suit the Indian palette? If you know how to ask and choose how to order, then youโre sure to enjoy a diverse culinary experience.
Dr. Priya is ready to show fellow Indians why Taiwan is a food paradise! One of the best ways to understand the food culture of any city is to begin by visiting a traditional wet market.
Letโs see what delicacies, Swati, a newcomer to Taiwan, will try on her trip around Taipei. (Link in comments)
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: Namaste Taiwan ๐ฎ๐ณ
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: Namaste Taiwan - Indian Life in Taiwan ๐ฎ๐ณ
As India and Taiwan form closer economic and cultural ties, more and more Indians are seeking job and educational opportunities in Taiwan. What are the cultural differences between the two countries and how could Indians ease themselves into the Taiwanese society?
Follow Dr. Priya Lalwani Purswaney PriyaLee Translation & Consulting ๆ็ๅ็ฟป่ญฏ้กงๅ Chinese Interpreter as she leads Indian newcomers to explore Taiwanese cuisines, industries, religions and so much more.
The first episode is out! (Link in comments)
๐ Chen Szu-yu and Cheng I-ching, Taiwan's top table tennis players, are ready to shine at the Olympics!
With their extensive experience and relentless practice, they deliver when it counts.
Learn more about these ping pong phenoms on #SouloftheCraftsman and #AtThisMomentTogether.
Only on TaiwanPlus.
#TableTennis #Olympics2024 #TeamTaiwan #ChenSzuyu #ChengIching
๐ต ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ฃ ๐๐ค๐ฅ 5: Sharing Economy Experiences in Taiwan
๐ต Top 5 Sharing Economy Experiences in Taiwan
Taiwan is known for its environmental sustainability and its world-renowned recycling policy. There is also a thriving sharing economy to help make your next trip to Taiwan even better.
From umbrellas to mobile power to motorcycles, what else can you rent with your smartphone in Taiwan?
Designer Justin Chou, in collaboration with Taiwanese textile expert Junmay, has infused Taiwanโs Olympic uniforms with Taiwan's very essence using recycled materials.
Most notably, the incorporation of powder made from local oyster shells into the fabric.
This bold experiment reflects the Olympic spirit of pushing boundaries and achieving what might seem impossible.
#Olympic #Fashion #TeamTaiwan #JustinChou
Taiwanese Olympic boxer Lin Yu-ting has had a challenging journey.
She began boxing as a child, hoping to become stronger and protect her mother from her fatherโs domestic violence.
After an early exit at the Tokyo Olympics, she has fought her way to the semi-finals in Paris, already securing a medal for #TeamTaiwan.
Learn more about her on #AtThisMomentTogether on TaiwanPlus!
#Taiwan #Paris2024 #CulturalOlympiad #ParisOlympics
๐ฅฆ Veggie Island: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐
๐ฅฆ Veggie Island: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐
After last week's visit one of the largest vegan buffet restaurant in Taiwan, Aggie ่ฌๆฒๆฉ visits the โvegetarian Din Tai Fungโ in Taipei to enjoy vegetarian Hong Kong-style dim sum, Sichuan and Zhejiang cuisines.
Veggienius restaurant ไธ่ทไธป็พฉ่ถ้คๅปฐ near Taipei Arena is sure to please even the most discerning vegetarian and vegan palettes!
For Taiwanโs Olympic uniforms, Justin Chou collaborated with artist Paul Chiang to create a design inspired by "mountains and seas."
The blue-green hues reflect Taiwan's oceanic colors and echo the national flag, while the wave patterns add a sense of movement, allowing our athletes to embody Taiwan's dynamic essence with pride.
#Olympic #Fashion #TeamTaiwan #JustinChou
Taiwanโs Olympic uniforms have been hailed by international media as being some of the most stylish at the Games.
But whatโs the story behind these eye-catching designs?
Designer Justin Chou crafted the uniforms with unique Taiwanese flowers, including plum blossoms, rapeseed blossoms, and โChunzai.โ
And the rapeseed blossoms on the uniforms can even be gifted to competitors from other countries.
#Olympic #Fashion #TeamTaiwan #JustinChou
