Exploration Group
Chairpersons: Olivia Jen, Alison Davis, Carol Sun
Time & Place: to be informed
Contact person: Olivia Jen
Contact email: [email protected]
Exploring the unique and off-the-beaten-track area of Taipei and its suburbs is the focus of the WTIC Exploration Group. The purpose is to find a new rarely visited scenic area, an undiscovered cultural event, or to discover an artistic craft unique to Taiwan. Together we take public transportation, sometimes rent a bus, and often find a neighborhood restaurant to try. The goal is a better understanding of the city we all call home, and the chance to share that city with friends new and old.
Exploration Group had five unique trips in 2024. Beating the hot summer heat and staying cool meant some air-conditioned events, but together we shared some great adventures and learned much more about Taipei.
1. Namen Market: A tour of Old Taipei’s premium traditional market.
2. Pinglin Organic Tea Farm: A visit to China Yuan Tea Farm for a hands-on tea experience.
3. Traditional Pastry Making: Creating delicious pineapple cakes.
4. Taipei Performing Arts Center: A thrilling VR adventure experience.
5. Dihua Old Street and Dadaocheng: A walking tour through Taipei’s rich history.
Once you indicate an interest in the Exploration Group, we will send email information about upcoming trips three to four weeks before the trips. We look forward to seeing you on our next adventure.
Trips in 2024:
- Trip to Nan Men Market
- Trip to PingLin Chingyuan Tea Factory
- Trip to Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake & Pastry
- Trip to Taipei Performing Arts Center
- Spring Strawberry Picking & DIY Strawberry Mochi Workshop
Trips in 2021:
EG trip to Drum factory and temple street
https://youtu.be/JAVbHmwC0lk
EG trip to Antique Warehouse
https://youtu.be/7mHPlwd89z4
EG trip to DeAnJu farm 3/10/2021
EG Railway Workshop Museum 4/20/2021
EG Trip to Flower Market 10/27/2021
EG Trip to Nung Chan Monastery 12/08/2021
Trips in 2022:
- Strawberry picking at Martine’s Organic Farm
- National Railway Museum
- Chiang Ching Kuo Chi-Hai Cultural Park
- Lin An Tai Historical House & Museum
- Grand Hotel Newly refurbished and renovated East Tunnel
Trips in 2023: