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East Asia: Tipping the World

Our world now has over 7 billion inhabitants. If the planet would tilt based on population density, it could get tipped over easily by East Asia. This subcontinent that is made up of only three nations is home to 1.7 billion people. That’s about 24% of all living individuals in the world today.

Technically, however, East Asia is not made up of only three nations – China, Japan and Korea. Macau, Mongolia (which many people confuse to be part of China), Hong Kong (which is now part of China), Taiwan (which some political quarters of the world consider as just a part of China) and North Korea (which consider itself not part of any organization of nations) are also East Asian countries.

Clearly, this subcontinent’s top guns are China, Japan and South Korea, three of the wealthiest countries and with the most potential for future economic growth. Just how rich is this corner of the world really? Well, according to Global Finance, Hong Kong is the sixth wealthiest (one notch higher than the US), Taiwan is 17th (ranked over Germany and oil-rich Kuwait), Japan is 22nd (besting the UK) and Korea, 26th. China ranked way below at 90th only because it has too many mouths to feed. China is home to 1.3 billion people, which explains why East Asia is the most populous subcontinent.

East Asia is definitely an important region in the world, as it is a top tourism draw. The only man-made structure that can be seen from the moon and probably the most popular tourist attraction in the world is China’s Great Wall. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for obvious reasons, and that you should definitely see when traveling to this part of the continent. The ultra-urban city of Tokyo is also a must-see, especially if you love sushi. Nothing compares to taking a bite of authentic sushi inside an authentic sushi restaurant in Tokyo.

Knowing the General Weather in Taichung

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It is a well-known fact among all Taiwanese and even foreigners living in the country for a while that the best weather in Taiwan is located in Taichung City, at the west of central Taiwan. Many foreigners often compare the weather in Taichung similar to California due to the frequency of sunny hot days. The general climate of Taichung also experiences four seasons (summer, winter, spring and autumn) in varying months.

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Smoggy Taichung skyline

Taichung is blessed with a pleasing weather. The subtropical monsoon climate brings the city southern winds from months June to August and northern winds from October until May. The lowest temperature peaks in winter months January and February while the [Read more…]

Discovering Popular Taichung Night Markets

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Almost every city in Taiwan has their fair share of night markets. Night markets in Taichung are one of the most crowded and lively places in the city, full of good food, cheap products and fun. You can imagine night markets like a circus with lots of restaurants in the middle of the night. Several popular Taichung Night Markets include Fengjia shopping town, Zhong Hua night market, Zhong Xiao night market, Miao Dong market, YiZhong Street night market and itinerant night market.

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FengJia Night Market in Taichung

FengJia Night Market is situated close to FengJia University, at Xitun District. Recently, this flourishing place has turned out to be the [Read more…]

Interesting Sights Inside Famous Lecheng Temple

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Also known as Heihsi Matsu Temple, the popular Lecheng Temple of Taichung was built in honor to goddess Matsu and is situated on the eastern district of Taichung adjacent to Dahei Xi (Black Creek). The temple consists of two storeys and is one of the largest and most elaborate temples in Taichung.

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Splendid Lecheng Temple

According to historical information, the temporary temple that was originally approved by the Meichou Matsu temple found in Fujian Province, China was built during early Qianlong period. But, after several years, the first building was insufficient to accommodate the [Read more…]

Travel Guide: How to Maintain Proper Health in Taichung

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No matter where you go, an accident can occur. Traveling in a foreign country that speaks a foreign language may bring unique challenges. As such, before heading to Taichung, consider the different aspects of travel health such as necessary vaccinations, common illnesses, food and water safety, road safety etc. To fully enjoy your trip, learn some common guidelines on travel health in Taichung.

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Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital

Malaria is not prevalent in Taichung but dengue fever is considered a major risk. Hence, it is imperative to apply a generous amount of insect repellant every day, particularly when visiting some rural areas or places with still water supply. Vaccinations against typhoid [Read more…]

National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts – Home to the Biggest Taiwanese Artistry Collections

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Founded in 1988, the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts is an attractive, spacious museum and is home to some of the world’s biggest collections of Taiwanese artistry, displaying exhibitions regularly. It also hosts visiting exhibitions of Chinese and Western art.

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The building, which was only reopened in July 2004, got an extensive facelift in 1999 as it was massively destroyed by the September 21st earthquake. Included in the rebuilding are modern facilities including a comprehensive reference library, shops and restaurants. The central building is bordered by a huge park area that connects to the nearby Taichung Municipal Cultural Center. [Read more…]

Guaranteed Good Health in Nantou

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In 1986, the Health Bureau of Nantou County Government participated in the “Healthy Cities Project” that was launched in Lisbon, Portugal, and health in Nantou has improved ever since. Before 1986, the Health Bureau discovered that Nantou County was one of the least healthy counties in the whole of Taiwan. This has changed since.

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Healthcare in Nantou, Taiwan

The successful “Healthy Cities Project” was participated in by many other major cities around the world such as Toronto in Canada, Long Beach in California, Dublin in Ireland, Glasgow in Scotland, Liverpool in England, Shanghai in China, and Kuching in Malaysia, [Read more…]

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