川耗仔食府 (Chuān hào zǐ shí fǔ), literally meaning “Sichuan House Food”, is among my new favorite spicy Chinese restaurants in Taoyuan. Which is saying something since there are many Chinese restaurants in this northern Taiwanese city, like Global Mall’s Kaifan with its swoon worthy spicy peanut chicken. What makes this Taoyuan Chinese restaurant stand out …
Shihmen Reservoir (石門水庫, lit. Stone Gate Dam) is the third largest reservoir in Taiwan. An artificial lake and dam, Shihmen Reservoir is a crucial player in keeping Northern Taiwan online and hydrated, even being the source of power and (drinking) water for much of Taoyuan, New Taipei City, and Hsinchu. Where is Shihmen Reservoir? Shihmen …