Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Entrance Gate, Teipei, Taiwan

This postcard shows the entrance gate to the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial hall in Teipei, Taiwan. It was erected in memory of the country's former president Chian Kai-shek, who passed away in April 1975. The hall opened exactly 5 years later.
Thank you Sandy for sending this card for the Postcrossing Favourites Tag.

Historic mapcard of Taiwan

Great addition for my mapcard collection. I received this historic map of Taiwan from Kikawa for a Postcrossing Round Robin.

Eluanbi Lighthouse, Taiwan

Eluanbi Lighthouse is situated on Cape Eluanbi, the southernmost point in Taiwan. It is nicknamed "The Light of East Asia" as it is the most powerful among the Taiwan lighthouses. It was constructed in 1881 and first lit in 1883.
I received this great card from Chi who sent it for a Postcrossing Round Robin.

Jiufen, Taipei, Taiwan

This wonderful card shows an old street in Jiufen, Teipei.  The city once housed 9 families, who requested 9 portions each time a shipment arrived, thus the name of the city which means translated 9 portions.
It was a rather isolated place until gold was found in the surrounding area iin 1893 which resulted in a gold rush.
A few films were shot in the old streets of the city which added to the popularity.
I received this card from Tseng Yi-Ju for the Postcrossing Favourites Tag.

Taiwan Mapcard

Ancient looking map of Taiwan, sent by Alicia as an official Postcrossing card TW-732032

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipeh, Taiwan

This great card showing the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipeh was sent by Winnie (winniestsai) for the Postcrossing Favourites tag. The design incorporates a lot of traditional Chinese elements of architecture. Construction began in 1976 and the opening ceremony took place in 1980 on the 5th anniversary of the Chiang Kai-shek's death.

unusual mapcard of Taiwan

This unusual  but nonetheless beautiful mapcard of Taiwan arrived here as an official Postcrossing card TW-588110, sent by Alice.

Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan

This beautiful view of Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan was sent as an official Postcrossing card (TW-358053) by May. The Sun Moon Lake and the area around it is home to the Thao Tribe. There is a small island in the lake, Lalu Island, which is holy to the Thao Tribe.

Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall

The best cards often come unexpectedly :) This one, showing the Democracy Memorial Hall in Taipei came from Rod Eime. Originally the complex was named Chiang kai-shek Memorial Hall but renamed in May 2007 which caused a lot of controversy. So on August 21, 2008 the original name was restored again and in July 2009 also the plaque of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall was reinstated.

Taiwanese Woman

Wonderful card showing a beautifully dressed up Taiwanese aboriginal woman. I fell in love with this card on first sight and now received it for the Postcrossing Favourites Tag from Lei (prolei). So happy to have it now for my People Collection.