Opened in August, 2020, the Xpark Aquarium in Taoyuan, Taiwan, is a hit with visitors. The aquarium offers visitors the chance to see over 30,000 different marine animals, including penguins, jellyfish, and a bull shark. Xpark Aquarium uses digital projections and dazzling light displays to create an incredible atmosphere that will excite visitors. There are four main exhibition areas titled Healing Jellyfish, Rainforest Adventure, Diving in Coral Sea, and Formosa. Formosa features a four-story high window and observation area for guests to be inspired by the magic of Taiwan’s marine life.
Hawaii might not be the first place you would go looking for a beautiful Buddhist temple, but the Byodo-in Temple in the Ko’olau Mountains is definitely worth a visit. Sitting between green trees and a calm mountain lake, it is a great spot for a peaceful day retreat. Built in 1968, it is actually a replica of the 900-year-old Byodoin Temple located in Kyoto, Japan. It was built to honor the 100th anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. The peaceful temple and nearby gardens are wonderful for a relaxing stroll and also very popular with photographers.
