We traveled yesterday to Hualien, a seaside vacation town popular in Taiwan as a weekend trip. Before departure, we had lunch outside the Taipei bus station at a small restaurant specializing in dumplings. We had delicious pan-fried vegetable dumplings, steamed veggie dumplings, savory corn chowder, and hot and sour mushroom soup - all for 148 NTD ($5 USD). After checking in to our hostel in Hualien, we took a nap, then walked half an hour to the Dongdamen Night Market for New Year's festivities. We enjoyed some fried chicken and beer, as well as a Chinese-language pop concert. Based on the crowds, it seemed that the entire town was celebrating with us! Some local officials joined the musicians on stage for the countdown to midnight. The crowd swelled and completely filled the concert venue and night market ahead of an excellent fireworks display. Here is the big moment:
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Marcy
1/1/2018 01:43:53 am
Happy New Year!! Looks like you had an interesting experience
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