🌅 Introduction

There’s something magical about letting the road guide you along Taiwan’s rugged north coast. The bus ride from Tamsui to Yehliu Geopark isn’t just a transfer — it’s a moving postcard, with every curve revealing another slice of coastal beauty. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this route offers a perfect blend of nature, culture, and seaside charm.

🗺️ The Route at a Glance

The 716 Crown Northern Coast Shuttle links MRT Tamsui Station to Yehliu Geopark, tracing Provincial Highway 2. Along the way, you’ll pass:

• Qianshui Bay – A tranquil beach perfect for a morning stroll.

• Baisha Bay – Known for its soft white sand and calm waters.

• Fugui Cape Lighthouse – Taiwan’s northernmost point, with panoramic ocean views.

• Shimen Arch – A striking natural rock formation shaped by the sea.

• Juming Museum – An open-air art space showcasing the works of sculptor Ju Ming.

• Jinshan Old Street – A foodie’s haven with traditional snacks and hot spring culture.

📸 Why This Ride is Special

• Ever-changing scenery — From fishing villages to dramatic cliffs, the view never gets old.

• Cultural gems — The route blends natural wonders with art, history, and local life.

• Budget-friendly adventure — A one-way trip costs around NT$90, or grab a Taipei Fun Pass for unlimited rides.

🏞️ Yehliu Geopark: The Grand Finale

Your journey ends at Yehliu Geopark, famous for its otherworldly rock formations like the Queen’s Head, Fairy Shoe, and Sea Candles. The contrast of golden rock against the deep blue sea is a photographer’s dream.

💡 Travel Tips

• Best time to go: Clear days between October and April for crisp views.

• Seating hack: Sit on the right side of the bus for the best coastal panoramas.

• Pack light: Bring water, sunscreen, and a camera — you’ll be hopping off often.

✨ Final Thoughts

This isn’t just a bus ride — it’s a curated journey through Taiwan’s north coast, where every stop tells a story. If you’re looking to slow down, soak in the scenery, and discover hidden treasures, the Tamsui-to-Yehliu route is your ticket.

Tuesdays With Morrie is a book that I got to know through a friend. I saw one of his online posts, and didn’t waste my time having a second look. It was just one of the many passing updates on my news feed from my online friends which I rarely put too much attention to.

‭1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV‬
[18] give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

This is the second book I read from Mitch Albom and I try to write a blog post about it makes me wander about the first book I read from him which is Tuesday's with Morrie. I went to the search tab and search for the title, but it didn't give me any. I tried the author name and it didn't also. I am surprised and I didn't have a blog entry for Tuesday's with Morrie. I was so confident that I had a blog entry for it. Oh well, I guess I have to read it again or I just have to remember what the book is about.

What's the book about?

Eddie is a wounded war veteran, an old man who has lived, in his mind, an uninspired life. His job is fixing rides at a seaside amusement park. On his 83rd birthday, a tragic accident kills him as he tries to save a little girl from a falling cart. He awakes in the afterlife, where he learns that heaven is not a destination. It's a place where your life is explained to you by five people, some of whom you knew, others who may have been strangers. One by one, from childhood to soldier to old age, Eddie's five people revisit their connections to him on earth, illuminating the mysteries of his "meaningless" life, and revealing the haunting secret behind the eternal question: "Why was I here?"

"It is a fiction, slightly non-fiction, and a little bit of self-help." And that's how would I describe the book,  the five people you meet in heaven. It was easy and short to read. The length of the book is just enough for the story, no fillers, just the essential. My heart swelled in all the heartwarming parts of the book. I must confess I cried to most of the part of the book. I loveSo how picturesque the used words are, they tickled my imagination. 

I took notes of the lessons I learned from the story of Eddie and how he came to know why everything happened in his life and learned their purpose. The realization he had about the things that happened in his life was comforting to a reader like me whose trying to find reasons and purpose why bad things happened even though a person isn't bad at all. 

Lesson 1: We are all connected and affect one another by our actions and decisions in life. 

Lesson 2: We all make sacrifices in life and it is for a reason, definitely not a vain reason, but a purposeful purpose and reason.

Lesson 3: We forgive. Hate is a double edge sword. We hurt as much as we hate. So, we must forgive instead. Forgiveness is much powerful, than hate.

Lesson 4: We move on. We don't get stuck in one place. We fail, we move on. We got hurt, we move on. We win, we move on. We move on with life, and we're always making progress little by little, step by step. 

Lesson 5: We have purpose and we will serve it well by the end of our life. One way or another, our purpose will be served whether we are aware of it or unaware. We got purpose in life no matter how painful life has been.