Beimen, South Taiwan

Lunar New Year Trip to Taiwan - January 7 ~ February 6, 2020

Beimen Visitor Center

From the Salt Fields, we came north to the Beimen Visitor Center where there is a group of tourist sites that may worth a visit. There is a huge parking lot for free parking and near the parking lot we saw this...

Inside the Visitor Center, we were greeted by this joyous lantern.

The displays here are both informative and educational. 

Very well set-up.

Some interactive screens for fun photos.

It's quite amazing that they came up with these ideas using modern technology.

Really fun!

Oh, you will receive a gift if you sign up using your FB account. Very nice! They post updates on FB every so often.

On the wall of the building in the back, paintings done by Hong Tong were posted. Making it a very colorful and unique outdoor showcase.

Further up, an old-fashion 'grocery store' serves as a reminder for those growing up in Taiwan in the bygone era.

Across the street from the 'grocery store' is a park-like area which is worth taking some time to see. 

It is actually the office of the Transportation Department Tourism Office of the Yun-Chia-Nan Coastal Scenic Route. I don't think any of the buildings are opened for visitors but the beautiful ground is free for roam.

A model (I assumed) of a whale near the pond.

On the other end of the pond is the Beimen Crystal Church. Well, this is not a real church, just a church-like building that mainly serves as a photo background for newly weds or tourists. In my opinion, it is such a waste of money building a 'church' that is not for worshiping. 

There are several of these crystal 'churches' in Taiwan.

They did have a pulpit in this empty church though.

"I love you" in many different languages. 

This whole area is good for a couple of hours of exploration for all ages. 

I believe they have bike rentals and it looked like there are plenty of wide open space for biking.

Shuan Chun (Double Spring) Coastal Recreation -- Vanaheim (on FB), Beimen

There was hardly anyone in this recreation area when we arrived on that late afternoon. We had to pay for admission and the whole place looked very nice but deserted. There seemed to have some rooms for rent, a restaurant on location, and even some camp sites for group camping. Since it was just a regular weekday, everything was closed. With it being right next to the beach, this can be a very popular place for young people to spend a couple of days on weekends and holidays.

We walked around the grounds which was very relaxing.

A path at the end of the camp ground lead us to the beach. I think this is also called the Kaisen Island at the mouth of Bazhang River.

Interesting patterns left on the sand.

Must be an excellent spot for sunset.

TL, a retired school principal, is a knowledgeable local expert.

The vacant beach.

At the end of the day, we had a good dinner at the Shou Ye Kitchen in Xinying.

This is another restaurant that is in a garden setting. Very nice atmosphere.

We were there a little early so it was not busy at all.

MOR had another hot pot meal.

With shrimp, noodle and vegetables.

TL had the beef noodle.

SC had a bowl of combination noodle.

And I had this set meal.

Thank you, TL and SC for a full day of fun and good food!

"For He will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone."    -- Psalms 91:11~12