Chris' Travel Videos

Taipei Taiwan 2007

Opening up the time machine, here’s a video from a trip that I took to Taipei Taiwan back in 2007.

This video features scenes from Taipei 101 — one of the world’s tallest buildings, XiMenDing — the hangout area for teenagers in Taipei, a visit to MaoKong for some traditional Chinese tea, and a visit to a Night Market. The video concludes with a visit to LongShan Temple, and an overview of food typical to Taiwan, including Xiao Long Bao from Din Tai Fung, Shaved Ice from Ice Monster, and Banana Milk.

How to Conduct Taiwan Tea Ceremony Video

Alright, this is it, the last post of my Taiwan videos from this trip. Actually, this is from my previous trip to Taipei, bought I thought it was worthy enough to put online. In this video I perform a traditional Taiwanese Tea Ceremony at a teahouse in MaoKong.

Taiwan’s Strangest Mall Video

Core Pacific City is Taiwan’s Strangest Mall. It’s a large 17 story sphere, that look’s like aliens built it!

Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan Video

Near the end of our visit to Taiwan we visited Sun Moon Lake in central Taiwan. While visiting the lake, we also stopped by nearby Wun Wu Temple, the largest confucius temple in Taiwan and the Chung Tai Chain Monastery — the 2nd largest Buddhist Monastery in Taiwan.

Jiu Fen Taiwan Travel Video

Chris explores a very interesting musuem in the Jiu Fen town of Taiwan. Chris tries on various traditional Taiwanese outfits, and practices his abacus skills. Jiu Fen is an old gold mining that had it’s peak during Japan rule of Taiwan 1895 – 1945. Jiu Fen is now a tourist town for residents of Taipei.

For more on our trip to Jiu Fen — check out Tanya’s blog for directions to Jiu Fen and pictures of the food.

Taiwan Shilin Night Market Food Video

Taiwan is all about Night Market food. This video features the delicacies of the night markets. When you come to Taiwan — come hungry. Eat deliciously, and carefully, as you only have so much stomach room.

Eating at the Original Din Tai Fung in Taipei Taiwan Video

I just returned from a week in Taiwan to take Wedding/Engagement pictures with my Fiancee. Of course we had to visit my favorite restaurant in Taipei — Din Tai Fung. Check out the video!