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Neo Ba Ba Noodle Soup (02:42)
by burt
The beef soup at Neo Baba, made with beef from 5 different countries, costs $120+ a bowl, but includes a personal consultation with the chef.
151 views0 commentsUploaded 11/10/2007
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Taipei's Grand Hotel (02:26)
by burt
Taipei's Grand Hotel, built in 1952, is a national landmark, adorned with 200,000 dragons and elaborate traditional decoration in "Chinese Palace" style.
110 views0 commentsUploaded 11/10/2007
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Lantern Festival (03:06)
by burt
The Chinese New Year, which takes place on the 1st day of the 1st Lunar month, is a 2-week long celebration. The first moon of the year casts a light that allows us to see the invisible spirits that are amongst us... and lanterns help, too.
160 views0 commentsUploaded 11/10/2007
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Taipei 101 (03:37)
by burt
The tallest building in the world, Taipei 101 demonstrates an impressive integration of ancient Chinese principles with modern technology.
641 views0 commentsUploaded 11/10/2007
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Din Tai Fung Dumpling House (02:43)
by burt
1,000s of dumpling lovers line up on Sundays at this famous dumpling Mecca to taste the spicy Taiwanese soup dumplings, a mystifying culinary invention which we dissect in slow motion.
286 views0 commentsUploaded 11/10/2007
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Taiwanese Baseball (02:03)
by burt
The Taiwanese have been serious about baseball for over 100 years, but do it slightly differently than American Baseball. The 6 big league teams have 1,000s of zealous fans who create a boisterous atmosphere with live musical instruments.
27 views0 commentsUploaded 11/10/2007
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Taiwanese Talent (05:12)
by burt
Taiwan is a fascinating blend of the ancient and modern. The U.S. has been a major beneficiary of Taiwanese talent, from famous forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee to dancer Fang-yi Sheu to Yankee's star pitcher Chien-Ming Wang.
44 views0 commentsUploaded 11/10/2007
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The National Palace Museum, Taipei (02:22)
by burt
This impressive collection of over 700,000 priceless Chinese artifacts represents 5,000 years of history. These artifacts were hidden for 16 years during the Japanese invasion, but remarkably are all still intact in a must-see for any tourist.
425 views1 commentsUploaded 11/07/2007
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The Slack Season Restaurant (01:06)
by burt
This mythic fourth generation restaurant is famous for its traditional noodle soup, which has an interesting history and is a national favorite.
91 views0 commentsUploaded 11/07/2007
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Taipei Jade Market (01:15)
by burt
Jade has been China's most precious stone for the past 1,000 years. The Jade Market in Tapei is a unique shopping experience for all forms of this strong and beautiful stone.
158 views0 commentsUploaded 11/07/2007
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Shiatzy Chen, Taiwanese High Fashion (01:25)
by burt
Schiatzy Chen demonstrates how well Taiwan balances ancient traditions with modern technology. One of the most succesful designer labels, Schiatzy Chen's style is characterized as "Neo-Chinese Chic".
287 views1 commentsUploaded 11/07/2007
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Taiwanese Hand Puppets (01:49)
by burt
Hand puppetry is the most typical and ancient Taiwanese art form. Each puppet performance has a dramatic plot that captures the imagination of children and adults alike.
117 views0 commentsUploaded 11/07/2007
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Grand Hotel Dim Sum (02:05)
by burt
The translation of Dim Sum is "touch your heart", and at the Grand Hotel in Taiwan, you'll see why food is at the heart of Chinese culture as you sample dozens of mouth-watering delicacies.
131 views0 commentsUploaded 11/07/2007