Day 2 in Taipei-By Michael Agege

Wednesday, June 12 -


At the top of the Elephant Moutain
We started off the day by taking the metro in order to travel to the elephant mountain.
We hiked up the mountain and stopped at checkpoints to view and talk about the history of the
Taipei 101 building.

View of the Taipei 101 Tower from
top of the Elephant Moutain


Elephant Mountain Hiking Trail



We soon descended and actually went to the building to see it first

hand and learn about the former tallest building in the world (2004-2010).

After a quick photo shoot with random civilians in front of the building, the group proceeded to the D-Ka Bun Taiwanese Meat and Rice Restaurant. We ate lunch and enjoyed courses with multiple types of porks, rice, soups, and more.
Time was then given for students to walk, shop, and explore the Da-an district. Following this student rode the metro to arrive at the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and the Liberty Square. Students entered the building and were able to experience and explore details of Taiwan’s founder through exhibits. They learned the story of conflict and compromise that brought about the country as we know it. We also are lucky to see the guards changing ceremony there.


After leaving more time was given for students to shop and experience the culture through shops and street vendors at Ximen Shopping District.
We then returned to the hotel.

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