Old Railway Stations along the Western Trunk Line
ed. 2026/7/17 As a resident of Yangmei, I tend to focus on this part of the line. These are not particularly spectacular photos or classic “lost places,” but they illustrate the development of Taiwan’s railways and the sad fate of many old railway buildings. A common feature along the line is that the railway company […]
Still a warning
It was Taiwan’s national tragedy in recent history — the Jiji Earthquake, which claimed many lives, destroyed roads and houses, and even affected the global economy. Well known is the Earthquake Museum in Wufeng, while Jiufen Ershan has since faded from memory. It remains an accessible place, yet abandoned in the face of the tragedy […]
No more popcorn?
All the praise should really go first to this website: https://spectralcodex.com/hsinchu-guobin-theater/ For a long time, Taiwan had a vibrant cinema culture and even its own film industry. Those days are gone. Old movie theaters can’t compete with modern cinema complexes and Netflix anymore. I don’t want to sound like “grandpa telling war stories,” but I […]
Lintienshan Forestry Culture Park
The front part of the cultural park is very well preserved and well maintained. A short section of railway has been rebuilt, but it soon ends at a blockade. You can walk around it—the tracks continue for about 300 meters before they are interrupted. I especially recommend this visit for children. In the upper area, […]
Guanyin and the mystical beast are waiting for BBQ
Theme Park near Putian Temple – Guqifeng Amusement Park: A nice outing near Hsinchu City is the Putian Temple and the museum below it (Putian Temple Folk Art Museum, 普天宮民俗文物館). Anyone interested in Chinese culture should definitely visit. There are beautiful sculptures, furniture pieces, miniature temple models, and other items that are surprisingly detailed. Below […]
God’s Own City in Taiwan
He must have stopped here for a rest – there’s no other way to explain all the churches. For me, Tainan is the most beautiful city in Taiwan. The old buildings, the narrow alleys, and even the somewhat run-down corners all contribute to its charm. Xinglin General Hospital was once a landmark for urban explorers, […]
I almost shit my pants
Dangerous (unstable, corroded) Ed. 2026/2/7 The Taiwan Cement Kaohsiung Plant is a facility of Taiwan Cement located near Shoushan in Gushan District, Kaohsiung. Its predecessor was the Kaohsiung factory of Asano Cement Co., Ltd., and it was the first modern large-scale cement plant in Taiwan. The factory began production in 1917. After World War II, […]
Hiroo Onoda
The tunnel complex at E’tou Mountain in Jiaoxi is also a remnant of the Pacific War. Its air defense strategy and interior layout are almost identical to those of the Neiyuan Mountain tunnel complex. However, since the entrances and exits in this area are located away from cemetery grounds, it is well suited for opening […]
Teacher! You lost your students.
ed. 2026/9/12 Anyone who wants to see some of the old schools and villages in the north should hurry. Soon, there will be nothing left to see. This school was already doomed by declining birth rates. Each grade level had only one class left, and at one point there were 11 teachers for just 23 […]
Tongxiao Railway Granary
(rice-milling facilities) The reports and photographs highlight a dilemma in Taiwan: there are still many historic buildings from earlier periods that offer valuable insights into the past. At the same time, they are often not considered “significant” enough to justify government investment. Here are some earlier photographs and survey records from government documents. (https://nchdb.boch.gov.tw/assets/overview/historicalBuilding/20100430000001?utm) The […]