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A view of CKS memorial from the base

A view of Shilin Night Market from Jiantan Metro Station After coming down to Jiantan from Yangming, the roads were abuzz with activity. I always wanted to see what a night market in Taiwan is all about. Being strictly averse to even look at fish and meat, exploring a night market was unthinkable for Param. After much pursuasion, convinced him to walk the street and return. The street was full of people and was buzzing with activity. That is one of the main things i like about this place. No matter what time of the day it is, you always find people walking on the streets...maamas pushing the parambulator or new dads trying to control the wriggling little sonny in the arms...to pets jumping from a pretty damsel's arms! This place so full of life and lively that it invites you to explore. And what better way to explore taipei than to visit one of its famed Tourist Night Market. So finally decided to enter Shilin Night market.... Here you will find array of people and items and snack...

Yangming mountains-Yangmin park. A 45Mins drive uphill from Jiantan station (Better known as Shilin Tourist Night Market area) and a 2.5Km walk from Yangming is the beautiful Yangming Park. Situated near a volcanic region, we spotted a couple of hot water sulphur streams on the trek from the bus station to the park. Fortunately or unfortunately the day we chose was overcast and misty in the hills...On one hand it was dark rather sooner than we expected, but there is fun in walking hand in hand in a misty mountain!;-) Every spring Taiwan Govt. conducts a flower festival promoting the eco-tourism for the country which is otherwise known as the culinary capital of chinese food lovers. If time permits...this place deserves a second visit on a clear day! At least to see cherry blossoms and plum trees in full bloom and be welcomed with shower of flowers as we walk the path! On the way to Yangming flower festival. Misty mountain and valley of flowers...wow! In full b...