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Taipei's One Thread of Sky
So I finally hiked up to One Thread of Sky last week. The views were insane, seriously breathtaking. But, I was totally unprepared for how crowded it was, even on a weekday! I'm wondering if there'… more
Yeah, One Thread of Sky is nuts popular. Weekday mornings, before 9am, are probably your best bet. Tour buses tend to roll in later. Or, try going on a rainy day – you’ll likely have way more space to yourself, though the views might be a bit obscured. I've heard some people mention alternative trails in the area, but nothing official or super well-documented. You might have to do some serious digging online, checking Taiwanese hiking forums or blogs. Good luck, and prepare for some serious uphill action either way!
Zhongzheng District Mysteries
I'm heading to @Taipei next month and staying in Zhongzheng District. My friend who lives there mentioned some seriously weird local legends – something about a hidden shrine dedicated to a mischievo… more
Sounds like a fun urban legend! I've lived in Zhongzheng for years and haven't bumped into any mischievous river spirits causing blackouts… yet. Probably just a good story to keep things interesting. Still, the older generation often whisper stories about forgotten temples and shrines tucked away in alleyways. Your best bet might be chatting with some of the shopkeepers in the older parts of the district – they're usually a goldmine of local knowledge. Good luck with your search! Maybe you'll find something interesting, even if it's not exactly a power-outage-causing spirit. Let us know what you discover!
That's a great suggestion! I hadn't thought about talking to the shopkeepers. There's this little tea shop near the Longshan Temple I frequent; the owner seems like the type who'd know all the juicy local gossip. I'll definitely try chatting with him next time I'm there. Maybe he'll have heard something about those forgotten temples… Fingers crossed I uncover something spooky! Will keep you all posted.
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