Goodness and tolerance are virtues that often bring unexpected rewards. The tale that follows of a virtuous wife showcases how acts of kindness and patience in difficult situations can lead to positive outcomes, reinforcing the idea that virtue is its own reward. A virtuous wife’s tolerance Once, there was a poor scholar who sustained his ...
During the Song Dynasty, a story unfolded that would echo through the ages, a tale of cunning, bravery, and the unexpected heroism of the mad monk Ji Gong. Though centuries old, this narrative carries a timeless message that resonates even with the modern world, particularly when we consider the dangers and deceptions that lurk in ...
Located in Kaohsiung City’s Tianliao District, Tianliao Moon World (田寮月世界) is an expanse of undulating hills topped with jagged ridges and sharp peaks. This extraordinary landscape bears a striking resemblance to the lunar surface, characterized by its barren, undulating terrain and peculiar rock formations, hence earning the moniker “Moon World.” Please watch the following video for ...
In the bustling town of Jiaxing, there lived a scholar named Zhu, who was originally from Huizhou. Gifted and eager to study from a young age, Zhu faced the unfortunate demise of his parents when he was just in his early teens. This calamity forced him to abandon his education, but not his acts of ...
In a world where the line between good and evil can be as thin as a single thought, the story of Wei Yu, an eccentric figure from the late Qing Dynasty to the early Republic of China era, stands as a testament to the profound impact a single moment of kindness can have on one’s ...
In the Tang Dynasty, during the reign known as Zhenguan (627-649), a man named Zhang Ti opened an inn in the area of Wei State’s Banqiao. This location was bustling with traders and travelers, so the business thrived, providing Zhang with a stable and prosperous life. However, disaster struck unexpectedly one day in the form ...
In the annals of history, princesses are often envisioned as delicate figures adorned in finery, far removed from the harsh realities of battle. Yet Princess Pingyang, the sister of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, shatters this stereotype, standing tall as a warrior heroine of her era. In the year A.D. 617, the father of ...
The Shuanglong (Twin Dragon) Rainbow Suspension Bridge (雙龍七彩吊橋) is a testament to both engineering prowess and natural splendor. Located in Xinyi Township, Nantou County, in central Taiwan, the Shuanglong Rainbow Suspension Bridge is the most exquisite, extensive, and elevated suspension bridge in Taiwan. Built parallel to the older bridge, this captivating suspension bridge plunges 110 ...
The Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi’s vision and mission were to embody nature in his buildings. He had three major passions: God, nature, and architecture, and the Sagrada Familia stands as a testament to his principles. Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, also known as the Sagrada Familia, is one of the oldest unfinished buildings in the ...
The sudden collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989 marked not only the physical dismantling of a barrier but also the symbolic crumbling of an oppressive regime. The East German State Security Service, known as Stasi, was a formidable force that had, for decades, instilled fear in the hearts of the people it was supposed ...