Exploring Taiwan's Biggest Temple Complex!
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
- Today is adventure time as we head out to Taiwan's biggest temple complex: The Fo Guang Shan Monastery. We had no idea what we were getting ourselves into before we arrived, but we were amazed by this huge complex with temples, pagodas, stupas, and impressive scenery. Oh and we made some of our favourite drone shots ever here. ENJOY!
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Guess I didn't see everything last time I went, some of those buildings don't look familiar. Great vid!
Time to head back soon. Almost nobody there now, so good to get some great shots in ;)
哇 衛斯理
旅遊達人 問他就對了
期待 Wes Feat. naick & Kim 來個台灣諾亞方舟 防疫黃金標準 的心中想法
I'm so happy to see fellow Belgians in love with Taiwan! I just found out about your channel and I'm already a big fan ❤️
Hi Charlotte (Think I remember that was your name from watching your videos)
We really like Taiwan indeed. Such a great place. Sorry to hear you had to leave. Hope you can return soon. Thanks for watching.
感謝把台灣拍得好美喔 好專業
期待下一集
謝謝❤❤
This monastery is high on my to visit list in Kaohsiung. Y'all made the right move moving to the South!
Thanks for watching, we really enjoy it here ❤❤
We will leave Kaohsiung on Monday and explore more of the South here.
@@NaickKim yes!! Awesome!
@@KaylaCosmos we can't wait !:)
Thanks for posting videos. You guys are so lucky. You get to visit places while the whole world is on lockdown. You are in the best country to be in this crazy times. 😊
Thanks for watching, we really enjoy it here ❤❤ We feel very lucky indeed.
😃空拍佛光山很漂亮❤👍
謝謝。 我們很高興您喜歡我們的視頻！ 👌❤❤
喜歡你們的影片，相當的有可看性，空拍技術一級棒 把台灣拍得更美了
He asked you which month you came to Taiwan，February or March? I guess he should want to know if you have been in isolation for 14 days.
Thanks for letting us know.
FGS, it’s one of my favorite spots in Taiwan, the Buddhist shrine gives people peace and happiness.
看完影片，很想幫你們認證：你們算半個高雄人了！💪😄👍
Hahaha. Xie Xie! 👌👌
@@NaickKim You are very welcome ! 🥰
噗！身為一個在地高雄人，20幾年都沒去過佛光山
@@user-ff1ob2pg2e 哈哈！😂👌
Amazing video, I really enjoy it. Specially the footage by the drone. What a great monastery. I wish could be there also soon. Well done my friends. Two thumbs and stay safe. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for watching, we really enjoy it here ❤❤
哈哈！在這麼熱的天氣裏、走不完的樓梯、真的很辛苦，又碰上疫情、大家儘量少出門，所以佛光山被兩位包了、真難得呀！夫妻兩真是天真可愛！
謝謝❤❤
I am a big fan of Buddhism, this place is just so amazing.
歡迎你們來台灣旅遊。透過你們的視角，佛光山愈漂亮了。
每次你們的影片，都會忍不住先看外文版，然後再看中文版。
謝謝你們喜歡台灣。
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Reason why you were asked when did you first come to Taiwan is to make sure you are safe for staying beyond the 2 week quarantine requirement.Really enjoy your videos. Stay safe.
Oh ok, thanks for letting us know.
第一次看佛光山人那麼少，希望這些景點能撐過這波疫情
謝謝。 我們在這裡真的很喜歡！
Fortunately, there are not many tourists at
Fo Guang Shan that day, which makes people more comfortable and the quality of tourism is better.Thanks for the positive video as always, it inspired me a lot.👍️
We really love this place. Thanks for watching 😁❤😘
That place is enormous. I spent a day there in 2016. We did not see everything. It is so big.
介紹的很棒！超愛你們的影片，謝謝你們把高雄拍的很有質感！so nice
謝謝收看 ❤
Those gray tiles are special made for collection rain water to underground tanks. Which can be recycling for plant and grass
You're right, you know.
Amazing Places of Taiwan czcams.com/video/uQ--fwpl3Wg/video.html
Wow, didn't know about that. Thanks!
Wow! You are lucky. Whole temple seems belong to you.
Thanks for watching, Loved it here ❤
You never fail Naick and Kim. This is really an amazing video. The glass ceiling uber car was superb. Thanks for making me happy with your videos always. I can't wait for the next video.
P.S. Hope you can also visit the Philippines especially Cebu in one your future trips.
Hi Jonathan. Thank you for your kind words. We were actually hoping to visit the Philippines soon. Fingers crossed!
Naick & Kim This is very good news. If things will get better, would love to meet you both. Stay safe always.
Take care.hope you have a nice trip in Taiwan. It is a most safest place right now.
really
Muchas gracias to you lovely couple for giving me a nostalgic view of Taiwan, where I grew up decades ago!
Great you liked it! 👌❤😁
最近台灣天氣真的很熱,記得要多補充水份,也謝謝你們把台灣拍的那麼漂亮,真是辛苦了,希望你們在台灣的一切都能平安快樂!
謝謝❤❤
Welcome to visit Fo Guang Shan. The Fo Guang Shan Monastery is the place for spiritual practice. Tourists mainly go to Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum
Thanks for watching, Loved it there ❤
So glad to see you visited my hometown and love it.
Fo Guang Shan is one of the holy places in Taiwan and it is as famous as Cologne Cathedral in Germany. One thing different is Cologne Cathedral is located by the main train station of Cologne and Fo Guang Shan is actually located at countryside and is build by hillside. According to geographical environment Taiwan is similar like Switzerland both are mountainous. That is one of the reasons you have enough stairs to go up and down.
What the electrical lights you saw on the walls of the main temple they have the same meaning like you go to church and burn on a candlelight for your family or friends. All light must be paid with different price, it depends on the location of the light.
I love Konkke, and am awaiting for you next videos.
I believe your trip is Taiwan will be one of your the best and beautiful memories in your life
Have Fun in Taiwan
Thanks for all the info!
The reason why the man was asking when you guys came to Taiwan was to make sure you guys followed the 14 day self quarantine protocol. This is the very reason why Taiwan has been so successful in terms of the virus preventive measures because not only is it the governments duty to ensure the safety of others but the citizens too have the same conscious mind to ensure the security of the nation. Normally in some places, they request a National Health Card to check all the history and everything, but some places do it verbally because they don’t have access to the government database but again it is just to make sure you guys are healthy. If it has made you guys uncomfortable we apologize but again in dire times we only ask for drastic measures! Continue to enjoy your stay in Taiwan freely! And thank you for making these amazing contents!!
We didn't feel uncomfortable ;)
Stay here, stay Taiwan. We Thanh you both 4 sharing beauties of Taiwan...
Thank you!
Lots stairs because many places like to be in the mountains away from civilization. That is part of the Taoism culture. You are at a Buddhist monastery, but Taoist culture is everywhere in Taiwan.
Climbing the stairs is also a symbol of the worshipers' commitment and determination to the faith.
The memorial museum looks great, but it's not just a religious establishment. There are actually lots of commercial activities there such as booking a wedding, fancy expensive vegetarian cuisine, and expensive art work. Contributors' names are carved on huge marble slabs and grouped according dollar amounts.
I love the vegetarian food there. Three restaurants to choose from depending on your depths of your pockets.
Thanks for all the info. Very helpful!
I just subscribed to you two recently and look forward to your videos. They have made me add Taiwain to my travel list. Still on stay home orders pretty much where I'm at so I'm grateful to have found you two so I can travel through you. :)
Hi Jen! sorry to hear you are in this unfortunate situation. Just know that this too will pass and you will be able to travel again soon ;) Enjoy our videos and stay safe!
Naick n Kim what a life.
Nothing else we would rather be doing 🥰🤗
Great job, Naick and Kim. It's mazing. I have been to Taiwan a few times but never really got around to visit the places outside of Taichung. It's a beautiful country, with a lot of mountains, and great for people who love hiking. Look forward to your next video 😊😊😊
Thank you Kwong ❤
What an amazing view! So beautiful. Never been to Fo Guang Mountain Monastery, love your video sharing.
Thanks for watching, we really enjoy it here ❤❤
This is AMAZING!!!!!! Really wish one day could visit Taiwan and Foguangshan!!!! Thank you for the video. Thank you!!
Thanks for watching!
Wow...amazing place!
Actually..As a Taiwanese, I've never been there yet......lol
Thanks for introducing this place, I would like to go there someday!
Thanks for watching, we really enjoy it here ❤❤
Never knew TW has that big and gorgeous temple...Woww
Yes it is very impressive. Thanks for watching, Love it here ❤
Thank you Naick and Kim! Amazing pictures/drone footage!
Thanks for watching, we really enjoy it here ❤❤
Amazing! Very surprising that it was built only in recent years. Great drone shots.
I agree with others that the man at the gate probably wanted to be sure you both had not broken quarantine.
We really love this place. Yes probably haha.
WOW!!!!!!
Thanks for watching, we really enjoy it here ❤❤
Awesomeness! I love it!💖 Thank you for this video tour during your pandemic travels! Stay Safe! 😷👍😎
We really love this place. Thanks for watching 😁❤😘
Absolutely stunning!
We really love this place. Thanks for watching 😁❤😘
很喜歡看你們在臺灣的旅遊影片，希望疫情期間在臺灣玩得愉快。
謝謝❤❤
歡迎你們來台灣，有任何問題儘管找人幫忙沒關係，大家都願意幫忙，祝你們玩的開心
Foguangshan has a building in the downtown area. It offers free calligraphy experience of writing sutras and has a incredible upscale vegetarian restaurant on the main floor. It may be a nice little detour when you visit the downtown area next time. Last time I spent 2 hours there overall including a dinner.
Great, thanks for the tip!
Very pleased to hear that you have a great time in Taiwan.💖☺️❤️💕
Thanks for watching. 👍
Wow, you visit 佛光山 in COVID-19 pandemic period. It,s really a special experience. Since you stay in south Taiwan, Tainan is a good choice to visit. Have a nice trip.
Tainan will be our next stop ;)
感謝你們分享台灣🇹🇼的美好；
歡迎來台灣旅遊。
Thanks!
謝謝。
I noticed the music!awesome
Great you liked it! 👌❤😁
I am glad that you enjoy your time at 佛光山. Although at the end of the video, I wondered what would happen if you tried to hitchhike back to kaohsiung.
We contemplated it. We have hitchhiked in the past quite a bit and love it. But given the current situation it wouldn't be very responsible. Maybe next time ;)
謝謝你們拍台灣拍的那麼美，台灣人總是喜歡問觀光客何時何地來台灣的?是閒聊的一種話題，不一定跟疫情有關。希望不要覺得被冒犯，特別是高雄人是超熱情的，跟當地天氣一樣^_^ 那個扇子好有意思，但推薦去 光南 有賣充電手持電扇，台灣夏天真的外出很需要。期待下集帶我們去台灣哪裡走走看看。
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Thank you for showing us this gorgeous place that I never plan to visit because of the crowded and hot weather.. lol
Thanks for watching! You should visit though ;)
When I came to the temple last Chinese New Year’s Eve, about in February, there are so many many people over there, and very crowded, it's so hot weather in Kaohsiung, even in winter. Hand fan is your good friend, when you walk around that can make you feel comfortable.
Thanks for watching ❤
Congratulations on 30,000 milestone 👏👍💪🤩🤗
Thanks a lot Umberto. Very happy about it 😬😘
Those drone shots are EPIC. It seems heat+humility+sunset is the formula for great filming:D It kinda reminds me some of the beautiful shots in the movie The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,
Thanks ❤ Glad you enjoy it. These are some of our favourite drone shots ever.
All temples are free to visit in Taiwan. You can even have free veggie meal in a temple sometimes, and they are super yummy!
Thank you ❤❤
台灣東部的大自然景觀也很值得去看看
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For the beer, you can try the brand Sunmai 金色三麥 or IPA 臺虎精釀Taihu Brewing. They have quite good beers. You can find them at the 711
Thanks for letting us know! ❤😁
This temple complex is absolutely stunning 😍
It really is!
Hello, there is a typhoon approaching, please prepare some food and drinking water. Please pay attention to the weather news and stay at home when you feel the wind and rain getting stronger. If there is a need, some convenience stores, such as 7-11 and Family mart, will be open during the typhoon.
Thanks for the heads up!
WOW !!Great job! Well done!
Thanks for watching, Love it here ❤
If you still have time, as a foreign tourists to Taiwan myself, may I suggest the following:
1. Taitung (Mr Brown Avenue 伯郎大道, Duoliang Station 多良车站, Sanxiantai 三仙台，Zhaori Hot Springs 朝日溫泉
2. And if you are going back to Taipei to take an outbound flight and still have time, I suggest some places of you have missed but worth visiting, provided weather is good.
Northern Coast Tour places like
taiwaneverything.cc/2017/11/24/north-coast-bus-tour/
Special mention: 3. Bitoujiao Trail 鼻头角步道( worth going if the sky is blue not raining, picturesque view)
4。 Jiufen 九份(I suggest stay a night in one of the hostels or hotels)。
Thanks for the suggestions!
Welcome to Kaohsiung, I like your videos very much. Thank you.
Thanks for watching, Love it here ❤
You two are so amazing, thank you so much about filming Taiwan.
Thank you ❤❤❤
Wow.... You two are so lucky to stay in Taiwan now... Because of the covid 19, TW is safer and more comfortable than any other places around the world....
Love your videos ....and thank you
Thanks for watching 😁❤😘
Glad you enjoy the time at Fo Guang Shan! :) I guess the reason why you guys have experienced so many stairs is because it locates in the mountains.
Thanks for watching. We really love it here! 😁👌
你們的每一集都令人心悅 驚豔，彷彿介紹的不在台灣
Thanks a lot ;)
Thank you for making Fo Guangshan's video so exciting. Wow! Your called Uber is Tesla! I'm so envious😃😃😲😲😲😆😆👍👍👍
We love the Tesla haha. Great ending to a great day.
Highly recommended you guys go to Tainan,which's a old city of Taiwan.The city preserve many historic sites, have lots of traditional cusine, and you can try our traditional clothing "旗袍" (qipao).
Yes we're going there next week ;)
I live in Kaohsiung.I want to suggest you couple to record video with Taiwan fruits.There are many delicious fruits in Taiwan.
Thanks for the tip!
@@NaickKim There is a morning market near your apartment.You can buy a lot of fruit.
Nice video! Thanks you guys. Enjoy Taiwan.
Thanks for watching!
Nice Huge Temple and to top it off a tesla ride. Great going.
Yes, what a great day, isnt it haha.
You can also buy a battery-powered mini-fan while in Taiwan (probably in a grocery store). It will cool you down wherever you go.
Thanks for the idea ;)
UNREAL!
We really love this place. Thanks for watching 😁❤😘
WOW! You did a great great great job again. Nice shots, camera movements, background music, everything was so perfect except the heat, haha. Even the uber car was so surprising. By the way, some of the shots reminds me of Kung Fu Panda. LOL
The most important thing is If you need a local guide or car driver, I would love to do it. ^^
Thanks for watching. We really love it here! 😁👌
We are moving out of Kaohsiung soon. Thanks for the offer.
The man was worrying if you guys didn't follow the 2 weeks self isolation protocol I think.
Oh that's why. I wonder if he asks that to everyone or just foreigners...
Goodness it must be hot to walk around in Kaohsiung in the middle of the day! Hope you guys get hats and/or find other ways (like eating watermelon!) to cool down. Take care!
Our favourite way is eating Mango ice cream now haha. (check the secret beach video if you haven't already :D)
the honey flavor of Taiwan beer is my favorite!
I really recommend you guys go to Tainan.
bc it is the most ancient county in Taiwan and full of history and good food every where!
if you love Kaoshiung, you will definitely love Tainan.
eng.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sNo=0002119
We will go to Tainan next week!
歡迎你來到台灣，希望你旅途愉快。
感謝您的收看！ 👍❤
In fact, each building of the memorial has different exhibitions, it is worth a visit.
You can go directly to the memorial next time.
Welcome to Kaohsiung!!
Yes that will be for a next visit, we never though it would be this big. ❤❤
if you have time, you should visit east of Taiwan, Hualien, Taitung, Green island, Orchid Island.
the nature, the sea, all are relax and great.
Recommend visit Kenting National Park before going to east of Taiwan, around 2 hours drive (a little longer if you take bus) from kaohuiung.
Thanks for all the ideas. We will head to Kenting next week.
You might try the 15th presidential and vice-presidential beer. You are able to buy it in convenient store , 7-11. family mart...it is limited edition once in 4 years.
Thanks for the tip!
Wow awesome video w. exceptional editing. Love it. Have been visiting there since my childhood love their vegetarian lunch😋
Thanks for watching, Loved it there ❤
It starts from the front expanded to the end for over 53 yrs. So glad you did one of the must!
If it ’s not your movie, I do n’t even know this place in Taiwan! Thank you so much for making the film, very attentive! Awesome
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for showing Taiwan. Ur video is just awesome 👏
Thanks for watching!
你們真的把佛光山拍得超美
感謝您的收看！ 👍❤
Most of temple is free entry in Taiwan. :)
That is great!
你們好用心，連背景音樂都是國樂，增加莊嚴及東方美感
You should have shown the inside of the museum as theres a lot inside as well including the gold and jade buddha.
Joe Sicat I think maybe it’s because they are not allow to film in the museum...
We had to skip it because we didn't have time haha.
@@NaickKim 有空再去一次XDDDD
@@NaickKim no problem, save it for the next time :D
Ever wonder how the Taiwanese stay so dainty while wolfing down all that food? Stairs. Stairs everywhere!
Hahaha. That's the secret!
looks amazing, pity i missed out when i was on Kaohsiung. The old guy was asking when did you come to Taiwan, Feb or Mar so good guess
It is to make sure you had passed the self isolation period.
Oh that is why. Thanks for letting us know.
So beautiful.😍😍😍
We really love this place. Thanks for watching 😁❤😘
Naick & Kim where are you now ?
You must go to east coast this week.
It will be rainy next week.
Thanks for the tips. We're planning on visiting Tainan first. Then we will probably go South.
放個100年就是名勝古蹟，現在是名勝，百年後經過歷史沉澱就是一個歷史古蹟，而且是台灣人親手打造的。
This video is very good, Taiwan is surrounded by the sea. So seafood is very rich. You should try seafood dishes in Taiwan. There are few shops near your home. You can go to places with many shops.Taiwan nightlife is amazing
.You can rest assured.Taiwan Public Security Is Good.
Thanks for the tips Andy!
It looks very peaceful when no one is around, it's all yours...
Yes it's really great. Also easy to make a video with great shots haha.
下次去台灣花蓮待個一週吧！台灣人渡假最愛去的地方，遠離都市吵雜的風景區，岩岸斷崖海景很壯觀，很適合放鬆渡假
謝謝！ 👍❤
Been waiting :D
Are you surprised like me there is a Starbucks inside?!
Love the mountain view :)
Tips to all: Go during 25th December (most Taiwanese people will be there for their festival.. big crowds but awesome atmosphere)
Overall the monastery is beautiful
You can only see if the weather is good :D
The UV light in south Taiwan is really serious, wearing a UV-proof jacket or putting up UV-proof umbrella would be better for health~(Taiwanese umbrella usually has two function, one is for rainy days, another is for sunny days)
BTW, it's true that Taiwan is fulled with stairs because there are a lot of mountains here~
And welcome to Taoyuan, there are
Daxi Old Street for dried beans or Shimen Reservoir and many other beautiful places for traveling~
Thanks for the tips. I can't see myself wearing a jacket in this weather though, I would probably not make it haha.
Pretty sure these temples were built without nails, which would be the traditional method for temples and palaces. Did the visitor center or museum say anything about that?
For example, the brackets at 6:55 look to be 斗拱. If so, each bracket is made with many many pieces of specially carved wood that do not fit tightly together (no nails - they are held together by gravity alone). Instead, these pieces move, almost skeleton like, during earthquakes. By doing so, the wood does not crack. Instead, the energy of the earthquake is dissipated.
Pretty cool. Taiwan is a great country