In Focus: Tokyo Disneyland

I am making this post as it is exactly a year ago when my sister and I, on a rainy and freezing day, went to one of Tokyo's premier theme parks: Disneyland.

Disneyland has been known as a magical world that fascinates people of all ages. Tokyo's Disneyland is a 115 acre amusement park that attracts a large number of visitors from all over the world.

Floral arrangement that welcomes guests

L-R: Cinderella Castle, Enchanted Tiki Room at Adventureland

L-R: From Jubilation! Parade, Pan Galactic Pizza Port at Tomorrowland

L-R: City Hall at Toontown, Russell at Adventureland

Queen of Hearts Banquet Hall at Fantasyland

Haunted Mansion at FantasyLand


One Man's Dream II - The Magic Lives On, a colorful musical show (in Japanese) at Tomorrowland
It has been closed since the March 11 earthquake in Japan but is reported to be re-opening on Friday, April 15. A good news, indeed, not only because the theme park is resuming operations but also because it means Japanese tourism maybe getting back to its feet.

Here's me hoping to catch a glimpse of this again one day soon *still praying for Japan*

Spotted: International Chains

...found in Danshui (Taipei, Taiwan). Taken March 6, 2010.

Spotted: Wooden Trinkets

...found in Nakamise-dori, Asakusa (Tokyo, Japan). Taken April 9, 2010.

In Focus: Martyr's Shrine Taipei

The Martyr’s Shrine is one of the must-see spots for your Taipei travel.

It was built to commemorate soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country during the War of Resistance against Japan and Civil War between the Chinese Republican and communist forces. The Martyr’s Shrine was built in 1969, with the main architecture designed similar to Taihe Dian Imperial Palace in Beijing's Forbidden City.

It covers 33,000 square meters of grass field and no admission fee is required.

Apart from the grand architectures and designs of the Martyr’s Shrine, another highlight of this scenic spot is the performance of shifting guards at the beginning of each hour starting at 09:00 and ending at 17:00.

To get here:
By bus: Take the No. 21, 42, 208, 247, 267, 287, 646, 667, 902, Red2, Red3 to the shrine.
By MRT： From Yuanshan Station take the No. 208, 247, 267, or 287 bus to the shrine.