We travelled to Taipei a few times and stayed for around 2 month. Our main purpose was not traveling, but studying Kung Fu with the Master and teaching students at the Fu Jen University. Although we practiced every day, doesn’t mean we always stayed at the Dojo. Our home was on the countryside, but we spent a lot of the time going around in Taipei and suddenly the Master thought, we could use some training. Those situations were mostly when we visited a temple, or came across a park or garden. We also were often invited to drink tea with friends of the Master and had to show them some Kung Fu out of nowhere. And there were the regular training sessions every Saturday at the temple, were elderly women were dancing. Asian people live a very healthy lifestyle and it’s not uncommon to see them swinging their arms forth and backwards while just standing there. It might look strange, but they are very active people and know how to take care of the body. I mean, when I look at our Master he seems ageless. When he performs, especially a sword form, he jumps from one corner of the room to another before I even realize it.

Anyways, we came around a lot and saw some spots away from the typical tourist traffic, because we were with locals. That’s why I’ve listed some things you really can’t miss while you’re in Taipei.