Conference Tour | |
2014 ICM-NAO
8/09 Tour Itinerary
Time | Location |
09:00-09:10 | National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) Gongguan Campus |
10:10-11:30 | Yeh-Liu Geopark |
12:00-13:00 | Lunch : Pacific Green Bay Hotel |
13:30-15:00 | Dharma Drum Mountain ( World Center for Buddhist Education ) |
16:00- Free Time | Taipei 101 & Xin-Yi Commercial Center (Free Time, no arrangement of return shuttle bus) |
* There is a shuttle bus from Howard International House to NTNU -- GongGuan Campus at 8:30.
Yeh-Liu Geopark
Yeliu is a cape in the town of Wanli, New Taipei, Taiwan. A distinctive feature of the cape is the hoodoo stones that dot its surface. These shapes can be viewed at the Yehliu Geopark operated by the North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area administration. A number of rock formations have been given imaginative names based on their shapes. The best known is the "Queen's Head", an iconic image in Taiwan and an unofficial emblem for the town of Wanli. Other formations include the "Fairy Shoe," the "Beehive," the "Ginger Rocks" and the "Sea Candles." |
Dharma Drum Mountain ( World Center for Buddhist Education )
Dharma Drum Mountain (DDM) is an international Buddhist spiritual, cultural, and educational foundation founded by late Ch'an (Zen) Master Sheng-yen. The international headquarters of this organization is located at Jinshan District, New Taipei City, Taiwan (ROC). Dharma Drum Mountain is one of the most influential Buddhist organizations in Chinese Buddhism. In Taiwan, it is considered one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" or four major Buddhist temples of Taiwanese Buddhism, along with Tzu Chi, Fo Guang Shan, and Chung Tai Shan. Its impact on Buddhist circles and both Eastern and Western societies stems from the vision, charisma, and life experience of Sheng-yen. |
Taipei 101 & Xin-Yi Commercial Center
Taipei 101 (formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center, is a landmark skyscraper located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. The tower has served as an icon of modern Taiwan ever since its opening. Fireworks launched from Taipei 101 feature prominently in international New Year's Eve broadcasts and the structure appears frequently in travel literature and international media. Taipei 101 comprises 101 floors above ground and 5 floors underground. The building was architecturally created as a symbol of the evolution of technology and Asian tradition. Its postmodernist approach to style incorporates traditional design elements and gives them modern treatments. The tower is designed to withstand typhoons and earthquakes. A multi-level shopping mall adjoining the tower houses hundreds of stores, restaurants and clubs. |
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