Taihe Zhenxing Palace, Taiwan's Version of the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Dream - If Italy is famous for the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Taiwan also has a leaning tower in the form of a temple that you can visit. That temple is Taihe Zhenxing Palace located in Chiayi County, Taiwan.

In August 2009, Taiwan was hit by Typhoon Morakot, the deadliest typhoon in its history, resulting in a very large amount of rainfall that caused massive mudslides and severe flooding throughout Taiwan.

The typhoon caused extensive damage and hundreds of casualties. However, that terrifying disaster resulted in one of the most unusual tourist attractions in Taiwan, Taihe Zhenxing Palace, a place of worship with a tilt of about 45 degrees.

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Previously, the colorful Taihe Village temple stood upright, but a major storm caused a landslide of about 100 meters. Structurally, the building survived, but it became tilted.

The popularity of Taiwan's version of the Leaning Tower of Pisa on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok has recently attracted a large number of visitors to Taihe Zhenxing Palace. 

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Tips for capturing moments in front of Taihe Zhenxing Palace with a straight building in the photo: tilt your phone to show a straight horizon and lean your body forward.

Interested in visiting?

Source: Odditycentral.com, Report: Rena Safira

TMII's New Face After Rp1 Trillion Renovation, Perfect for New Year's Travel Destination

Dream - Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) has emerged with a new face. In anticipation of the New Year, renovations have been carried out at this eastern Jakarta entertainment center, including refurbishment of several buildings and the provision of new facilities to enhance visitor services.

The new face of TMII embraces four pillars of tourism: Green, Smart, Culture, and Inclusive. Covering an area of approximately 150 hectares, the renovated TMII can be your travel destination during the New Year holiday with your family, Dream Friends.

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Featuring miniature islands and cultures from all over Indonesia, TMII is located on Jl. Raya Taman Mini, East Jakarta, DKI Jakarta.

So, what's new at TMII after the renovation process that cost around Rp1 trillion? Let's find out together!

Integrated Parking

TMII provides parking spaces for visitors who come by low-emission vehicles, namely in the Area Parkir Sekitar Tugu Api (Around the Flame Monument) and the Integrated Parking Area.

Since the new face of TMII supports eco-friendly tourism, electric transportation facilities are also available as a means to transport visitors from one attraction to another.

The integrated parking area is part of the green pillar, representing TMII as an environmentally friendly and sustainable tourist destination.

Green Area

When you visit TMII, there are green areas with pedestrian-friendly parks and shady trees along the roads, so you won't feel dry and hot.

Guiding Blocks have also been provided for differently-abled individuals to make their movement around TMII more comfortable.

Electric Vehicle

The addition of Electric Vehicles or electric buses is intended for visitors who want to explore the TMII area. There are about 20 additional units available at various stops for visitors to use.

Integrated Indonesian Culinary Area

When you feel tired and hungry, there is also a culinary area that serves various Indonesian specialties. So you don't have to worry about getting hungry.

What's even cooler is that the food vendors have been curated by internationally acclaimed chefs!

Four 'New' Buildings

Not to be missed, Dream Friends. Four legendary buildings in TMII have been successfully renovated from January to September 2022, becoming more magnificent and modern structures.

The buildings are Keong Mas, Museum Ex-Telkom, Caping Gunung, and Panggung Budaya (Cultural Stage).

You can now visit TMII by purchasing tickets online through the Tamanmini.com link.

With a relatively low price of 25,000 rupiah per person and operating hours currently from 06:00 to 18:00 WIB (Western Indonesian Time), you can enter through the Pintu 3-Sisi Keong Mas (Keong Mas Entrance).

Source: Ayo Jakarta, Report: Rena Safira