Articles tagged with: Pingxi
Photo Post: Temple Statue
I don’t know who this figure is, but I’m curious to find out. The statue was at a temple on Route 106 between Taipei and Pingxi. The temple appeared to be dedicated to gods of wealth and fortune, so I assume this fellow has something to do with money. The fact that he is painted all in yellow gold seems to support that idea.
Photo Post: Guardian Lion
I can never resist taking a picture of a guardian lion at a temple here in Taiwan. There are generally (always?) two such lions – one male and one female. The male often has a ball underneath its right paw. The ball can represent the world. The female has a lion cub on its back underneath its left paw. I understand that the male often …
Photo Post: Ghost Money Furnace
I spotted this ghost money furnace at a temple on Route 106 between Taipei and Pingxi. From a distance, I didn’t even realize it was a furnace. I’d never seen one quite this large before. As far as I know, it only had that one little door on one side, so I’m not sure why it had to be so large. The objects around the …
Photo Post: Temple Water Fountain
Water fountains are a common feature of temples in Taiwan. This fountain at a temple on Route 106 between Taipei and Pingxi features decorations symbolizing money.
Photo Post: Ornate Temple in Taiwan
Temples in Taiwan can be very ornate, and this temple on Route 106 between Taipei and Pingxi is a good example of that.
Madama Butterfly, Keelung Isle, & the Pingxi Crags
The so-called Cycling Canadian still doesn’t have any recent cycling to talk about, but I HAVE been jetting around on two wheels a fair bit – they just happen to be powered by the 150cc engine of my beloved scooter.
I went on a 3-day trip a couple of weekends ago that took me to Taiwan’s east coast for some dolphin-watching, some swimming at Fulong Beach, …