Jiayin was called Tsu-lô-Kuān in 17th century, which is located in southern Taiwan about 3.5 hrs drive from Taipei or 1 hr by High Speed Railway. This trip start from Jiayi HSR station. It takes about 30 minutes to arrive at out first stop Kano park and Jiayi park.
Jiayi park was established in 1910 occupying 268,000 meter square. It ranges immensively that I come back again tomorrow to discover more of it.
You will be surprised wherever you looks, different species of tree speak their unique language in forming extraordinary views. You can bring a book and enjoy a secluded corner for your self. Nearby this park, there is an experiemental botanic garden in which oil palms, Hope Pine greet you amicably.
Kano park was open this year 2017 for the purpose of memorizing Kano baseball team in early 20th century. It was a legend back in Japanese period durng 1895 to 1945. The legendary high school baseball team entered prestigious Jiazi yuan baseball contest and won the second place.
It was almost full moon on August 5th. Doesn't this baseball look like an alien egg><"
At night, you won't wanna miss Jiayi Wenhua night market very close to the hotel we stay.
This fruit stand is highly recommended offering tomato, preserved pear, olive.
This little girl was totally enticed by sugarcoated haws.
This stand offers oyster pancake and fish porridge. A long que line promises fame and delicious taste.
Another angle from the same stand
This stand features noodle soup and sliced chicken rice.
If you like Japanese sushi, you can try mixed suishi at NTD75 or USD 2 dollars.
This stand serves chicken and vegatables served in salty sauce.
Taiwane like to fry everything including tofu, corn, vegetables, meat and etc,
This white church is right behind the fried stand making it a contrast between serenity and boisterous atomsphere.
The room is cozy and enough to accomodate 1 to 2 people in a double room. If you prefer queen size, you can upgrade to a more spacious room.
I have to say their restroom is about 1/2 size of the bedroom, which is much larger than I expect.
As for breakfast, it offers western and Taiwanese style. If you like vegetables, they have a section for that. Being a almost vegetarian, this delights me.
You can enjoy a relaxed breakfast and start a whole new promising day here.
You might run into a dinasour on the street in early morning. At the same time a marathon with almost 8,000 runners was happenning.
Runners and basketball players proceed into the Kano park for refreshment.
To be honest, I have difficulties in understanding baseball games. However, I have other distraction in the stadium.
Kids are angels on earth for sure.
You can even spot Spider man.
This is the alien baseball in day time.
I don't need to remind you how hot it is in Jiayi; you find no rescue but mango ice cream.
Maybe another rescue is well-blown plant.
Along the way, We were constantly alluded by plants and were led to a temple.
You would be amazed at how many worries people can have so there is a calling system that calls people's number for asking questions they need to solve.
In addition to plants, I am more into buildings. On the same street, you will encounter Japanese style two-floor restaurant and a three-floor building.
Turn another corner, you will encounter a whole block of Japanese style hinoki house.
You can even see Japanese girl in a garden. These houses were used to be Japanese officials' dormitory. Now they are turned into dessert shop, accessory shop, ramei restauatant, antique shops and etc.
In one of the anique shop, I spotted a nice space.
Beimen train station is the second station on the way to Alishan mountain, where most Hinoki lumber were found.
This Yu-Shan hotel is not a hotel anymore but a coffee shop that still retain part of the original decoration and tatami mat.
I guess the owner might love reading. Reading is the best activity and I cultivate a secret habit of peeping into other people's book collection.
In the nearby area, there is a peculiar park full of eyeball-shape baseballs.
Across the street, a park accomodating retired trains are on display.
If you happen to be a train fan, then here is your paradise.
You can literally observe a moving train in front of you. I encounter three parks on my way to take train.
Another park has nothing but one gigantic bamboo installation that resembles train. I don't really get the train part; however inside the dome, sky looks spectacular through square panes.
This boutique shop features hand-made souvenirs. And what's more, unicorn instead of doggie is guarding the door.
Before heading to train station, previosu win factory is nearby. It is turned into a cultural park accomodating different types of makers.
One of the stand sells dried flower for DIY.
The setting sun at Jiayi train station annouces the end of this trip.
Along the way, We were constantly alluded by plants and were led to a temple.
You would be amazed at how many worries people can have so there is a calling system that calls people's number for asking questions they need to solve.
In addition to plants, I am more into buildings. On the same street, you will encounter Japanese style two-floor restaurant and a three-floor building.
Turn another corner, you will encounter a whole block of Japanese style hinoki house.
You can even see Japanese girl in a garden. These houses were used to be Japanese officials' dormitory. Now they are turned into dessert shop, accessory shop, ramei restauatant, antique shops and etc.
In one of the anique shop, I spotted a nice space.
Beimen train station is the second station on the way to Alishan mountain, where most Hinoki lumber were found.
This Yu-Shan hotel is not a hotel anymore but a coffee shop that still retain part of the original decoration and tatami mat.
I guess the owner might love reading. Reading is the best activity and I cultivate a secret habit of peeping into other people's book collection.
In the nearby area, there is a peculiar park full of eyeball-shape baseballs.
Across the street, a park accomodating retired trains are on display.
If you happen to be a train fan, then here is your paradise.
You can literally observe a moving train in front of you. I encounter three parks on my way to take train.
Another park has nothing but one gigantic bamboo installation that resembles train. I don't really get the train part; however inside the dome, sky looks spectacular through square panes.
This boutique shop features hand-made souvenirs. And what's more, unicorn instead of doggie is guarding the door.
Before heading to train station, previosu win factory is nearby. It is turned into a cultural park accomodating different types of makers.
One of the stand sells dried flower for DIY.
The setting sun at Jiayi train station annouces the end of this trip.
