Of course there are plenty of places we can visit at Taiwan. Nevertheless, Taipei just happen to had a natural disaster, whereby the Morokot typhoon had swept away some villages along her way. When i was there, i keep hearing how much damage and life if takes, the documentary of the disaster update day and night, politician who involve that incapable to alarm and evacuate the villages in time. Because of the disaster and the limited budget for accommodation and travel, the places i went is not far from Taipei.

The very first place i went outside of Taipei is DanShui (淡水). There is 3 places to be visit: DanShui Old Street, Bali (八里) and DanShui port (漁人碼頭). You could purchase the boat tickets for those 3 places, it`s 110NT at the DanShui old street. Bear in mind that the last shift to Bali is at 3.00pm, as the water level getting lower after 3pm that the small boat cannot depart there.

To get to DanShui is pretty easy. Just get ur ass on the LRT and go for the last stop for DanShui.


Here is some places to visit at DanShui


DanShui old street, it`s a street full with foods and entertainment. The street start to flooding with people at dawn. Dont forget to try the "Ah-Keh" and also the "Teik Dan", both is the local famous food here listed as not-to-missed snack.

There entrance of the DanShui Old Street

This is where u can buy the ticket or the boat

here is the sample ticket

Remember the Teik Dan? it`s actually the eggs that is harden after some process of cooking. and it got several taste.

and this is the "ah-keh". it`s actually the tauhu with the noodle inside. Taste okie, but a famous traditional food here.

Along the street, there are many seafood stalls.


For the Bali, it`s more to be a recreational area that the local having the relaxing weekend. There is plenty facilities here, you can sit near the seaside enjoying the sea breeze, barbecue, cycling and site-seeing. There are some few type of bic-cycle there where you can rent and cycle around the area. There is an new museum there which sound interesting, however i didnt make it there cause the limited time and i dont rent a bicycle. -.-"

here is some pic at Bali:
yes, u can also fishing there, but for fun only as i saw what they catch is just some small fish...

bicycling

Barbequing

Place to go at Bali


Me and the statue

Another huge statue at Bali, it seem familiar like the money god, but i believe it`s actually a fisherman with some pose.


For the DanSheui port, there is huge bridge that you must visit. The Bridge also named as the LoversBridge. Beside the bridge, there is a long row of restaurant. It`s not much here beside you can buy some local souvenir, or maybe u can try fishing there at the end of the port. Nevertheless the view before sunset is marvelous. the bridge also will get lighten up and it`s a good view.

Here this is the lovers Bridge at the afternoon

I dont lie, it`s loverBridge

here is the lover bridge at the sunset. However it`s a pic i stolen from my friend.

Some1 making a song using the saw. Yes, the sound it makes is weird, but it`s an art anywhere ^^

here is the house rider team. From them i heard that there are only 3 place at Taiwan still have the house rider guard. It`s been so lucky to see 1.


Lots to come, stay tuned..sorry if late anyhow...hehe