11/23/2022 EG Trip to Grand Hotel East Tunnel

What an adventure to explore the secret east tunnel of Grand Hotel and spend the wonderful time together. It is always fun to have good company to share the joyful moments and delicious food after an EG trip.
Please click on the link to see the beautiful photo album, you can download your pictures from here too.
Google photo: https://photos.app.goo.gl/tE8gnmy6ZVKiVS6m7
感謝您與我們一同探索圓山飯店,邀您見證50年首遇的圓山東密道; 秘密花園及人稱孔二小姐的故居。請點擊所附連結欣賞我們共同留下的美麗足跡。

10/19/2022 EG: Lin An Tai Historical House & Museum

We had a great time exploring the old house during the EG tour. The experienced tour guides had shared with us the story of the Lin Family, the architecture of the house, and the efforts to maintain good Feng Shui. We transformed into traditional Chinese Brides as we tried on special wedding dresses and matchmaker dresses at the charming historical surroundings. Please click on the link to see the perfect
transformation for your Chinese bridal dresses.
We hope you enjoy the trip, we look forward to seeing you next time.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/uwhzpEd6MXjCYVGb6

非常感謝參加EG為您安排的林安泰古厝之旅,探索這棟重建的四合院古宅及閩南建築,我們很開心與許久不見的好朋能再次相聚。
這棟古厝是近來婚紗攝影的熱門場所,導覽結束後,我們在雨前樓傳統建築氛圍中坐上花轎,化身為中國傳統新娘,大家愉悅好奇的試穿鳳冠霞帔的中式新娘禮服和媒人服,真是一場難得的體驗。
請點選相簿連結一起回味我們共度的美好的旅程。

04/27/2022 EG: Trip to the Ching-Kuo Chi-Hai Cultural Park

Thank you for joining us at the Ching Kuo Chi-Hai Cultural Park on Wednesday, what a coincidence, it happened to be Chiang’s birthday on this special day.

The park received its eponymous name from the late president Chiang and his home, the Chi-Hai Residence, which he and his family resided in for 19 years. The house interior was unpretentious, the park also features the first Presidential Library in Taiwan. This library is a center for both scholarly research as well as a ever lasting tribute to the late President Chiang Ching Kuo. We were so honored to receive hearty welcome by the foundation chairman Dr. Fredrick Chien, to hear his speech at presidential library and have a very productive dialogue with our members.

When we reflect on Chiang Ching-Kuo’s life, we have new respect for every individual who has struggled and still struggles on behalf of Taiwan.

Please click on the link below to enjoy the memorable moment we have shared with you. https://photos.app.goo.gl/bnqjpkUxYsfgxLFf9

非常感謝大家週三與我們一起參訪經國七海文化園區,當天是經國先生112歲的冥誕,在這特別的日子來到園區向經國先生致敬。

經國七海文化園區以『七海寓所』及『蔣經國總統圖書館』為核心,七海寓所是經國先生夫婦的生活空間,共住了十九年,這是經國先生在台灣唯一保存下來的故居,內部簡樸,沒有豪奢裝潢。園區的總統圖書館是台灣第一座總統圖書館,規劃為學術研究中心,對已故蔣經國總統的永久致敬。

我們很榮幸受到前外交部長及監察院長,現任基金會董事長錢復博士的熱烈歡迎,在總統圖書館聆聽他的演講,並與我們的會員進行討論與對話。
這座台北人文新地標,融合了歷史,學術,教育,景觀與生態的文化園區,非常值得我們仔細地來探索。我們紀錄了當日參訪活動的照片與大家一同分享。

回顧經國先生的一生,我們對每一位曾經為台灣奮鬥過和仍在奮鬥的人,都懷有新的敬意。

03/23/2022 EG Trip to National Taiwan Museum

This was always a sign of spring time that we could stroll in the National Taiwan Museum at Railway Department Park, to learn the history, the architectural features, the revolution of motive power on Taiwan railway. Finally, the model railway exhibition amazing us to end this happy journey. 

We hope you enjoy the trip that we’ve planned for you. 

Please click on the links below to enjoy the happiest time we have spent together. 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/qFcGMasFiP3beQyG8

美好的春天一起同遊臺灣博物館鐵道園區,了解台灣鐵路的歷史,建築特色,動力革命,最後的模型鐵路展覽更是讓我們驚嘆不已。

希望您喜歡我們為您安排的活動。

請點擊下面的鏈接,享受我們一起度過的最快樂的時光。

https://photos.app.goo.gl/qFcGMasFiP3beQyG8

Located in the heart of Taipei, near the Taipei Main station and the North Gate is a building of significant historic significance. The impressive building we see today is National Taiwan Museum of Railway Department Park.
We will tour this building and the complex of eight historically significant buildings with a professional tour guide.
Our tour will begin at the main entrance to the museum at 10::00, after tour, we will enjoy lunch at Astoria Cafe, welcome to join us if you are available on this day.

從一個城市移動到另一個城市,鐵道打破區域空間的隔閡,載運著記憶,退役的舊鐵道伴隨著都市發展,被賦予新時代意義。鄰近台北北門,原為日本時代鐵道部、戰後台鐵總局本部的國立臺灣博物館鐵道部園區,歷經16年修復,終於在2020年正式對外開放!

此次的活動,基本上是以探索歷史建築的角度,探訪台灣博物館鐵道部園區百年建築新生,了解鐵道部廳舍發展歷史與工藝美學,請帶著懷舊的心情,一起探索及回味老城之旅。

參觀費用:門票$100, 65歲以上免費
午餐費用:$700套餐,$500單點
活動結束後,我們安排在鄰近的明星咖啡館用餐,擁有超過65年歷史的咖啡館,曾是過去文人騷客聚集的場所。非常歡迎您的參加。

02/23/2022 EG Trip to Martin’s Organic Strawberry Farm

Planning a trip in cold and wet raining day isn’t always easy, but with proper preparation, things can still run smoothly.
We are sometimes super lucky, but for this time, we don’t. However, despite of non stop raining for over one month in Taipei, it’s so hard to get up from the cozy warm bed to catch the morning train to the MRT station, taking bus to Neihu, to Martin’s strawberry Farm, picking the delicious red and sweet strawberries, making the turnip cake, sharing the delicious food and celebrating the birthday with all our dearly friends, what a wonderful day, what a unforgettable trip we had.

Please click on the link below to enjoy the happy moment we’ve created at Strawberry Farm.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/hT19fqrVMVk2Lstc7

台北連續下了一個多月的雨,EG以往都蠻幸運的,但老天爺有時真的很難預測,但是大家玩得開心,收穫豐碩,再濕再冷,一切也就都值得了!
謝謝大家風雨無阻地來參加EG的採草莓之旅,感恩!
請點選以下的連結,欣賞我們一起共創的美好時光!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/hT19fqrVMVk2Lstc7

12/08/2021 EG Trip to Nung Chan Monastery

Situated in the Guandu Plain, facing the Keelung river is the Nung Chan Monastery.
Established in 1975 and the home of the Dharma Drum Buddhist Foundation,
this beautiful Monastery was the vision of Master Chen yen (聖嚴法師),
the founder of the Dharma Drum Buddhist Group (法鼓山).
The design was based on a meditation of the Buddhist Master in which he saw the temple as “it is a Flower in Space, Moon in Water ”, so it was named the Water-Moon Monastery.
This was the second time WTIC Exploration Group visited Monastery, we were welcome by the abbot, the tasty vegetarian food to refresh our mind after the walking zen.
The photos album and slide shows recorded our visit, whoever joined us or couldn’t join us on Wednesday, we would like to share with you, for you might want to go back and pay them a visit one more time.
Photo Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Lrp5ajkJsowhQ1HY7
Slide show:

創辦人聖嚴法師與建築師姚仁喜談及農禪寺的改建時,曾表示:希望農禪寺可以做一個臺灣真正唯一的景觀道場,讓大家到這裡來感受到特別的空間氛圍,而能啟發正念,親近佛法,讓寺院呈現一種殊勝的宗教品質。當姚仁喜建築師向聖嚴法師請教想將農禪寺建成什麼樣子?法師只給了六個字「空中花,水中月」,並將之取名為「水月道場」。
在建築設計上,農禪寺新建物採用聖嚴法師向來注重的環保理念,從建築物本身的設計和座向來減少耗能,整個建築物沒有多餘的裝飾,呈現出「本來面目」。
我們有幸,二度拜訪農禪寺,獲得寺方監院法師盛情的接待,活動的高潮是托水缽『走禪』,定心定性的洗滌我們心中不安的情緒,寺方並排了豐富的素食,為我們當日的活動畫下完美的句點。

Exploration Group will be led by experienced guides from the Nung Chan Monastery (農禪寺), share with us the philosophy and history of the Dharma Group founder and his vision for the Water-Moon Monastery.
Please join us at Qiyan(奇岩) MRT Station between 10:00 and 10:15 am on Dec 8th.
取自「空中花,水中月」的水月道場農禪寺,在疫情嚴峻期間,暫停關閉近半年後,於十二月重新對外開放,我們特別為您安排在12/8參訪。
若您有興趣,歡迎您加入我們,集合時間及地點:
12/8 早上10:00-10:15
奇岩捷運站

Video Clips from EG Trips to Share

WTIC has suspended all the activities since the middle of May, most likely, the worst-case scenario has been controlled and gradually reopened.

We have edited some clips for some of the previous EG trips, please click on the links below and enjoy the happiest time we have spent together. The memories we make, bit by bit, laugh by laugh! Some of you have gone back home or to another country, but our friendship will last forever.

We miss you so much, we are expecting to see you soon, until then, take care and keep in touch!

新冠疫情,隔絕了彼此,台灣因去年因疫情控制得宜,迎新會得以舉辦非常多的活動,真是精彩不已!原本EG活動後製的影片因而沒有時間來做編輯。
今年五月至今,多出來的居家時間,趕緊將尚未完成的影片逐一製作完成。在編輯的同時也可回味我們一同度過的美好時光。
三個多月不見,非常想念大家,眼下疫情稍見趨緩,希望我們很快能夠見面,再度歡樂相聚!

EG trip to Drum factory and temple street
新莊响仁合鐘鼓廠及廟街巡禮, 11/18/2020,

EG trip to Antique Warehouse
探索百韻古董倉庫及廖添丁廟,1/13/2021

EG trip to DeAnJu farm 德安居 and farmhouse,
淡水德安居古厝辦桌及有機農場巡禮, 3/10/2021

EG Railway Workshop Museum
鐵道博物館 4/20/2021,