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Chinese New Year Festival 2022: Year of Tiger

23Jan

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Culture

Chinese New Year Festival 2022: Year of Tiger

2022: Year of the Tiger Chinese New Year, Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year, is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. Year 2022 is Year of the Tiger in chinese calender. In Chinese Zodiac years, Tiger years include 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974 1962, 1950, 1938… Chinese New Year Festival for year 2022 is marked as a year of Tiger, ranges from February 1st, 2022 to January 21st, 2023. It is regarded as a Water Tiger year. Order of 12 Chinese Zodiac Sigs is: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each year is related to specific animal sign containing specialities according to a 12-year-cycle.The Tiger ranks third in the Chinese zodiac signs. In Ch...

Glass Shoe Church, eccentric tourist spot in Taiwan

9Dec

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global

Glass Shoe Church, eccentric tourist spot in Taiwan

Disney themed Glass Shoe Church built in Budai in remembrance of a sick girl. This beautiful spot attracted by women and girls for various reasons. Budai, Taiwan: World is full of amazing landmarks with appealing stories behind them. Some are so unique that become cult in nature. One of such example is High-Heel Wedding Church located in the Ocean View Park, Budai township, Taiwan. It is unique because it's shape is exactly like Cindrella shoe. This Disney themed church also known as Glass Shoe Church. A 55 Feet tall structure is erected to attract women and other tourists in much eccentric and appealing way. The building took two months to construct. The official opening took place on 23 July 2016, and although it had already been open to the public since February 08 of that year, ...

Hsuehshan Tunnel: Another marvelous thing in Yilan

28Nov

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Global

Hsuehshan Tunnel: Another marvelous thing in Yilan

Hsuehshan Tunnel, the fifth longest and well crafted tunnel in Asia. It is another example of how civil engineering helps people as well as preserves nature. Yilan is the most exotic place in Taiwan country. People visits the town in their vacations and leisure time. It has beautiful scenic beauty, appealing beaches, restaurants, etc. It took 30 minutes drive from main Taipei to Yilan Country. But when flow of traffic increases due to any holiday or event. Estimated time can be 1 hour to 2 hours as well. To tackle this situation, Government of Taiwan built this amazing tunnel in the Northeast side of Yilan. That saves around 50 to 120 minutes of traffic and rush. The Hsuehshan Tunnel or “Snow Mountain” tunnel, is the longest tunnel in Taiwan, locat...

Taipei to Waiao Beach, A black sand coastline in Yilan

25Nov

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

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Taipei to Waiao Beach, A black sand coastline in Yilan

Taiwan offers a whole great experience of surfing from Taipei to Waiao beach. Black sand, clean water and amazing fresh breeze takes tourists to heavenly feeling instantly. YILAN, TAIWAN - World is full of amazing beaches and sunsets. But there is one beach that is the most beautiful beach in the region. Wai'ao Beach (aka Gangao Beach, or Wai'ao Ocean Recreation Area) in Toucheng township of Yilan County is one of the most popular surfing destinations in Taiwan. The name Wai'ao Beach comes from "Wai (meaning outside)" of the "Ao (meaning harbor)," because the beach is just past Wushi Harbor. It takes Almost a 2 hours train travel from Taipei to Waiao Beach. Taiwan has the best local transport system in the world. It is accessible and convenient for every walk of life. Tr...

Taiwanese President gets first jab of local COVID-19 vaccine

23Aug

By AbdullahNo Comments

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Taiwanese President gets first jab of local COVID-19 vaccine

As Taiwan came out with its own COVID-19 vaccine named 'Medigen'. President, Tsai Ing-wen went out and received her first dose Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen receiving her first shot of the Medigen vaccine TAIPEI, TAIWAN - On Monday 23rd August, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing wen got herself vaccinated with the first shot of locally developed COVID-19 vaccine named 'Medigen'. She got the vaccine inside a hospital located in Taipei, where media persons were also present. President, Tsai Ing getting the vaccine gave 'Medigen' a sign of approval while also silencing the thousands of critics against the vaccine. The Medigen vaccines started rolling out just last month when the Health Ministry of Taiwan approved its emergency use. Taiwan planned to develop the vaccine as a backup s...