Tags: taiwan
Hu Guo Qing Liang Temple
Jun 30th, 2011
Qing Liang Temple, a Pure Land Buddhist shrine built in 1983, is the largest Buddhist temple in Taiping City. This temple is designed in a style reminiscent of the Ming Dynasty. It has many different buildings to explore such as the Main Hall, Pusa Temple and Goddess of Mercy Temple. more »
Taiwan Work Permits and ARCs
Jul 8th, 2010
If you wish to work legally in Taiwan, you will first need to get a work permit from the Council of Labor Affairs (CLA). Normally, getting a work permit in Taiwan is fairly straight forward. more »
Money in Taiwan
Dec 9th, 2009
The currency in Taiwan is called the New Taiwan Dollar and is usually shown as NT$ or NTD. Bills come in denominations of NT$100, NT$500 and NT$1,000 with a NT$10,000 available, but uncommon. Coins are available in NT$1, NT$5, NT$10 and NT$50 amounts. more »
Feng Le Sculpture Park (豐樂雕塑公園)
Dec 8th, 2009
Feng Le Sculpture Park (豐樂雕塑公園) is a large recreational area south of Taichung's city center. It has many paths and picnic areas that wind around over 50 sculptures. more »
Sun Moon Lake (日月潭)
Dec 4th, 2009
Sun Moon Lake is Taiwan's largest natural lake and as such, it has become quite popular for both foreign and local visitors alike. The Sun Moon Lake area is home to one of Taiwan's 11 aboriginal tribes, the Thao. more »
Teacher's Day
Sep 28th, 2009
September 28th is Teacher's Day in Taiwan. This particular date was chosen because it coincides with the birthday of Confucius who is regarded as one of the greatest teachers in Chinese history. more »
