No honey, no money

Ed: 2026/7/2 One day, I was passing through Zhongli and remembered. (Below is a traditional Chinese ghost story based on Taiwanese folk belief for a bit of cultural insight.) A Taiwanese wedding has different purposes—it marks the beginning of a new stage in life and is also meant to bring in some income for the […]
Salt

ed. 12/2025 West of Tainan, heading north toward Anping, you pass extensive industrial zones. Along what is now only a narrow strip of wilderness, however, a unique ecosystem has survived—the Taijiang National Park (台江國家公園). It stretches from the Southern District up to Qigu. Anyone who wants to observe the black-faced spoonbill, experience a natural habitat, […]
No more sugary coffee

ed 12/2025 Xinying Sugar Factory (新營糖廠) is not really a Lost Place—it’s easily accessible. However, right next to the Cultural Park, there’s an abandoned area with many old buildings, and entry doesn’t seem to be restricted. Adjacent to it is a modern complex. Let’s start with the promotional description from the official website, which actually […]