10 Popular Tourist Destinations in Taiwan
Taipei is a unique global city where traditions, culture and innovations seem to co-exist in perfect harmony. Compared to other Asian cities, the warm & hospitable nature of Taiwanese makes exploring Taipei so much easier.
Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese Calligraphy is a form of calligraphy widely practiced in China and revered in the Chinese cultural sphere, which often includes Japan, Taiwan, Korea and Vietnam. The calligraphic tradition of East Asia originated and developed from China.
Eighteen Arms of Wushu
Eighteen Arms of Wushu refers to the main eighteen kinds of weapons of Chinese martial arts. The origin of the list is unclear and there have been disputes with regards to what the eighteen weapons actually are. However, all lists contain at least one or more of the following weapons…
Erhu, the violin of the east
The Erhu is one of the most important Chinese instruments, with a history of 4000 years. Though it has only two strings, it can convey a wide range of emotions. While the Erhuhas been called the “Chinese violin,” it differs from the western instrument in many ways.
Journey to the west, the story of the Monkey King
Journey to the West is about the Chinese legend and folktale, also known as the legend of the Monkey King, Sun Wukong. In the story, he is a monkey born from a stone who acquires supernatural powers through Taoist practices.
Ruyi Jingu Bang, Monkey King’s ultimate weapon
Ruyi Jingu Bang is a sacred weapon that is used by the Monkey King. The staff of the Monkey King could alter its size from a tiny needle to a …
Tai Chi – Kong Fu
Tai Chi was designed with Taoist principles in mind around 300 years ago. Though it originated through the Kung Fu atmosphere that the Temple made possible, and from a Kung Fu practitioner whose training came from Temple Kung Fu.
Taiwan Hot Spring Culture
The people of Taiwan have a passion for hot–spring soaking, firmly believing their … it was the Japanese who planted the hot–spring culture during their 1895 to …
Tea Culture in Taiwan
Taiwan is thoroughly immersed in tea. It is grown in every region and sold on every street corner. It is served during business negotiations, wedding banquets, and funeral services.
Traditional Chinese Painting vs Western Oil Painting
The aesthetic basis of the Chinese fine painting is deeply affected by the philosophy of Chinese Buddhism and Taoist and Confucian ideas. Whereas in western painting, the principle of expression is to create the realistic scene as much as possible.
Taiwan Glove Puppetry
Taiwanese glove puppetry, or budaisi , was long one of the people’s primary forms of entertainment. After a lull it is today enjoying a renaissance, sporting new … It can be seen everywhere: in government-sponsored cultural events, where …
The Four Gentlemen in Chinese Art
The Four Gentlemen, also called the Four Noble Ones, in Chinese art refers to four plants: the orchid, the bamboo, the chrysanthemum, and the plum blossom.
The Silk Road
The Silk Road is an ancient network of trade and cultural transmission routes that were central to cultural interaction through regions of the Asian … The Silk Road connected the Eastern and Western worlds in a vast trading network that lasted for centuries.
The Chinese Zodiac Sign
Legend has it that inception of the Chinese zodiac signs began when the Buddha beckoned all the animals to bid him farewell before his departure from the …
Splendor of Taiwan 