Ghost Trees and Gods in the South West-The Bikeman in Taiwan Ep. 4

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The Bikeman is taking a bicycle tour of Tainan to experience the flavors, myths, and marvels of Taiwan’s ancient capital. Breakfast begins with freshly slaughtered beef soup at Yamuliao Market– and that’s only the start of our street food adventure. Niels also has a chance to try coffin bread, a warm toast best enjoyed with the cream of chicken filling. Afterwards, explore the Anping Tree House as its slowly devoured by the ghostly trees whose roots crawl down the walls. Finally, at the Confucius Temple, he comes to understand that you can ask the gods for a better life, but you must be willing to give in return. Tainan brims with ghosts, gods, and tastes from another world – a cycling adventure where tradition, madness and magic intertwine. The Bikeman in Taiwan is an unforgettable 1,000-kilometre cycling journey around Taiwan! Join Danish host and fellow cyclist, Niels-Ole Rasmussen, on his heartwarming, humorous and breathtaking adventure down Taiwan’s Cycle Route 1. Along the way, he meets surfers, shrimp-fishers, street artists and snakes, tastes everything from bubble tea to the stinky tofu, and discovers that Taiwan’s true beauty lies in its people – generous, joyful and endlessly inventive. Get ready to experience the beauty of nature, the warmth of Taiwanese hospitality, and pure curiosity at every turn.

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The Bikeman in Taiwan

Danish host and fellow cyclist, Niels-Ole Rasmussen, on his heartwarming, humorous and breathtaking adventure down Taiwan’s Cycle Route 1. Along the way, he'll experience the beauty of nature, the warmth of Taiwanese hospitality, and pure curiosity at every turn.