The roundhouse, or fan-shaped train garage, in Changhua is the only one left out of six built by the Japanese during their occupation of Taiwan.
Asia Blog Posts
Things we learned after three weeks travelling around Taiwan
Taiwan is easy to get around and full of things to see and do. The people are great, the sights are diverse and it’s not too expensive to travel there.
Abandoned Taiwan: The Old Liu Family Mansion at Minxiong
The Old Liu Family Mansion is an abandoned house also known as Minxiong Ghost House, is one of the most famous haunted locations in Taiwan.
Abandoned Taiwan: The Futuro Village at Wanli AKA UFO Houses
The Futuro Village at Wanli is a quasi-abandoned location in Taiwan. Wanli UFO Village features retro oval-shaped Futuro houses and rectangular Venturo ones.
Street Art in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Is Kaohsiung the street art capital of Taiwan? Of all the cities in Taiwan, Kaohsiung has embraced street art with skilfully painted murals across the city.
Travel Shot: Black Dragon Pool in Lijiang, China
Black Dragon Pool is one of Lijiang’s (and Yunnan’s) most dramatic sites. It gets busy, so to avoid the crowds, late afternoon is the best time to visit.
A look at Auto Rickshaws around the World (but mostly in Asia!)
The Characteristics of an Auto Rickshaw: Slow and sometimes uncomfortable, the auto rickshaw is as synonymous with Asia as rice paddies and noodle soup.
Cycle Rickshaws: An Asian Icon
Cycle rickshaws: An Asian institution. Developed in the 1880s they are still a common sight in many Asian countries; cyclo rickshaws are an icon in Asia.
Travelling by Rocket Paddle Steamer in Bangladesh
Travelling by Rocket Paddle Steamer in Bangladesh: taking the famous Rocket ship from Dhaka to Hularhat is one of Bangladesh’s ‘must do’ tourist attractions.