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Singapore

November 2 2019

Is Traveling To Singapore Worth It?

About Orphaned Nation

Orphaned Nation was created by Zachary Williams in order to share travel advice and opinions on visiting some of the world's most spectacular destinations as an independent backpacker. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, he quickly came to realize that there was a big world waiting outside of the United States. While living in countries such as Vietnam, China, Nepal and Taiwan, Zack continues to travel, write, and explore some of the world's most out of reach places. He is currently living in Hsinchu, Taiwan.

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One of the quiet huofang houses that occupy the Li

One of the quiet huofang houses that occupy the Liujia Historical Residences. Located in Zhubei, these centuries old homes have been in the Lin family since as early as 1735. You can read more about Hakka architecture in Hsinchu on the website, link in the bio!
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Another courtyard at the Liujia Historical Residen

Another courtyard at the Liujia Historical Residences. Belonging to the Lin family, these traditional Hakka style homes have been on this land as early as the 1700s. You can read more about these houses on the website, link in the bio!
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At the Chiaotung University of Hakka Studies is on

At the Chiaotung University of Hakka Studies is one of the biggest collection of traditional Hakka homes in all of Taiwan. The Lin family has lived in Zhubei, Hsinchu as early as 1735. Today, many of these centuries old homes have been rebuilt. You can read more about these historic homes on the website, link in the bio!
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Two men embrace during the Pride celebrations in T

Two men embrace during the Pride celebrations in Taipei Taiwan. Other than the parade, Pride has a much more deeper meaning. It is a time for the community to open their arms and let people feel loved for who they are. Despite progress in Taiwan, there are still many people who are scared to come out due to pressures from family and society. During Pride, those who are struggling and feel lonely cam be assured that there are people who love them and support them. You can read more about Pride in Taiwan on the website, link in the bio!
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The Taipei Pride parade was led by an enormous rai

The Taipei Pride parade was led by an enormous rainbow flag. You can read more about Pride in Taiwan on the website, link in the bio!
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Not even the rain could stop the people of Taiwan

Not even the rain could stop the people of Taiwan from coming out for Pride in Taipei. Thousands of people flocked to the city hall to celebrate the battles won in Taiwan for the LGBTQ+ community and highlight the ongoing struggles. You can read more about Pride in Taiwan on the website, link in the bio!
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Teacher's stand at attention during a ceremony for

Teacher's stand at attention during a ceremony for Confucius's Birthday at Hsinchu Confucius Temple. You can read more about this unique tradition on the website, link in the bio!
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The classical dance and music teacher poses for a

The classical dance and music teacher poses for a portrait during the celebration for Teacher's Day at Hsinchu's Confucius Temple. Consisting of traditional songs and the famous Yi dance, the ceremony is a showcase of centuries old customs. Read more about Teacher's Day in Taiwan on the website, link in the bio!
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Once a year, for Tecaher's Day, Hsinchu's Confuciu

Once a year, for Tecaher's Day, Hsinchu's Confucius Temple is filled with students as well as teachers to pay respects to the great philosopher. You can read more about this traditional ritual marking Teacher's Day on the website, link in the bio!
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Looking out over the low mountains around Quanhua

Looking out over the low mountains around Quanhua Temple. Built into a cave in the side of Lion's Head Mountain, this temple is unique in many ways. Read more about Quanhua Temple on the website, link in the bio!
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Quanhua Temple, like many of the other temples of

Quanhua Temple, like many of the other temples of Lion's Head Mountain, is built into caves. Each of the temples are unique in their own way. The hiking trails lead travelers past each of the temples and monasteries on the mountain. Read more about Quanhua Temple on the website, link in the bio!
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Walking through Quanhua Temple to reach the top of

Walking through Quanhua Temple to reach the top of Lion's Head Mountain. This unique temple straddles the border of Hsinchu and Miaoli Counties. Hiking through Quanhua takes visitors up the side of the mountain before starting the hike to the summit. You can read more about the temple on the website, link in the bio!
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Another member of the bajiajiang poses for a photo

Another member of the bajiajiang poses for a photo before making his way to the City God Temple in Hsinchu. Read more about the City God inspection of Hsinchu on the website, link in the bio!
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A young group of kids join in on the City God insp

A young group of kids join in on the City God inspection of Hsinchu. The entire downtown of Hsinchu is bustling with life during this extravagant temple fair. You can read more about the inspection of Hsinchu's City God on the website, link in the bio!
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A group of Bajiajiang wait to perform in front of

A group of Bajiajiang wait to perform in front of the City God in Hsinchu. The City God Inspection is the largest temple fair in downtown Hsinchu. Read more about the festival on the website, link in the bio!
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Participants in the Night Patrol carry torches lig

Participants in the Night Patrol carry torches lighting the path for the procession of the City God Temple's second son. You can read more about the procession on the website, link in the bio!
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The Night Patrol goes past the historic East Gate

The Night Patrol goes past the historic East Gate in Hsinchu Taiwan. In preparation for the inspection of the City God, his second son patrols the city making sure all is safe. You can read more about the Ghost Month Night Patrol on the website. Link in the bio!
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General Xie joins in the Night Patrol of Hsinchu,

General Xie joins in the Night Patrol of Hsinchu, preparing for the inspection of the City God in the coming days. Read more about Ghost Month's holidays and traditions on the website, link in the bio!
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A man joins in a procession to remove the cangue b

A man joins in a procession to remove the cangue before Yin Yang Si, the secretary of the underworld. Thousands of locals participate in this tradition in Hsinchu to be forgiven for the sins they have committed in the last year. Read more about this Ghost Festival custom on the website, link in the bio!
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General Fan follows the procession of sinners to b

General Fan follows the procession of sinners to be absolved of their sins. Read more about removing the cangue on the website. link in the bio!
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