Taiwan Through Mainland Eyes: Expect the Unexpected.
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Of course, no problem! As a travel lover, I fully understand the fresh and unique discoveries you want to express when you first set foot on new land. Here is my revised version, hoping to be closer to the reading habits of foreign friends:
Hello everyone!
I am a visitor from mainland China, and this is my first time stepping onto Taiwan's land. I'd like to share my initial impressions of my few days in Taiwan with you.What do you think made the most profound impression on me about Taiwan?
- It was not those skyscrapers towering into the clouds.
- Nor were it the super-modern subway stations with pristine surroundings (Did you know that Taiwanese call these subway stations 捷运 'Jie Yun'? ).
- Even the cute local Taiwanese accent commonly heard in many popular Taiwanese dramas is not what truly moved my heart.
- What really touched me was this sense of special balance I felt here, where people are dedicated to pursuing their own lifestyles while also caring well for society as a whole.
Isn't it common to put ourselves first in many situations? This is normal and nothing wrong with it, right?
- However, if you always think only of yourself in life, there will seem to be something missing, won't there?
- Finding this balance truly is no easy task. We often struggle with leaning too much toward self-interest or paying too much attention to our sacrifices for others.
- But in Taiwan, I feel like there's a harmonious coexistence of "oneself" and "society." Do you all agree?
#LifeAesthetics #TaiwanTravel #Taiwan #Taiwanese
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You've probably only seen Taipei, haven't you? You should check out the south sometime.
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I will, thanks for sharing!
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I just feel like we have this inexplicable kind of... madness about us.
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But we're pretty balanced, whether we're being wild or not.
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New Year's wish: May the evil ones be brought to justice.
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Perhaps what you see is also what your heart yearns for, and that's why it's visible to you. Goodness is a cycle. May you be safe and well.
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During my extensive travels in mainland China, I've never seen anyone with disabilities. But in Taiwan, they're everywhere on the streets. Apart from being able to call for specialized transport, have you ever seen how they manage to board a regular public bus?
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In major Chinese cities, it's already a struggle for able-bodied people to get on buses and subways, let alone those with disabilities.
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I'd love to visit Tainan...
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Highly recommend it! The old-looking streets are full of hidden gem boutiques that will catch your eye, and it never feels repetitive or dull.
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I haven't been, but I've heard that the overall quality of the people (civility/manners) is better than in mainland China. However, the urban infrastructure is probably like a third-tier city on the mainland, or second-tier at most.
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The hallmark of Taipei is its old architecture, but if you get a chance to visit a Taiwanese friend's home, you'll often discover that many old-looking exteriors hide incredibly luxurious interiors!
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Taiwan has a fairly mature civil society, with a lot of NGOs.
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What does NGO stand for?
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The first time I gained such a deep understanding of Taiwan, the 'Treasure Island,' was because of a child named Kai Kai.
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Such an adorable child, abused by a nanny for four months and passed away. It's been over a year, and there's still no resolution. The child was only one year and ten months old when he left us.
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Taiwanese people indeed tend to be more considerate; they generally don't smoke indiscriminately, spit, or make loud noises in public. It's pretty good.
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Smoking is prohibited indoors in public places.