The 2nd International Ocean Camp in Taiwan Part 2

Assalammualaikum and hi everyone.


Here the continuation of 2nd international ocean camp for part 2. Other places we were brought to visit are:



7)Yehliu Geopark

Yehliu Geopark is home to a number of unique geological formations including the iconic Queen's Head rock and is located along a cape stretching out from the town of Wanli. The stratum of Yehliu is mainly composed of sedimentary rocks. The formation of sea bays is due to the impact of sea erosion on softer rock layers while those hard and solid one turn into sea capes eventually

Besides the Queen's Head, other remarkable formations include Sea Candles, Fairy Shoe, Ginger Rocks, Elephant Rock, Ice Cream Rock, Kissing Rock, and Princess' Head.

Honeycombed rocks

Erosion of rocks

In front of mountain.

Near with sea water.

The wind is very strong and its rainy.

I really fall in love with the amazing scenery of the sea and the rocks. During my visit, the weather was a little bit rainy and the wind is very strong. Thus, I could see the big waves from the sea. It was quite dangerous as we could fell slipped due to the weather but luckily we had uncle safeguarder that watches us and takes care of the area.

Beautiful scenery.

On the hillside.

8) National Museum of Marine Science & Technology

Next, we visited the Museum of marine science and technology. It more focuses on the technology that Taiwan used to predict the weather, fishes, shipping history and the development of their maritime industry.

In front of the museum.

The exhibition.

The fish exhibition.

The tools that used to caught planktons.

The ships replicate.

The ship.

Another kinds of ship. I forget its name.

The boat.

Taking pic altogether in the museum.

9) Taipei 101

One of the best moments in Taiwan is that I got a chance to went up to the Taipei 101 observatory floor to see the Taipei city scenery. Taipei 101 is one of the ten tallest building in the world. We ride the lift that has maximum speed of 1010 m/min. It is the world's second-fastest elevator and ascends to the 89th floor. So, we just arrived on the observatory floor in 3 minutes only. We got to stare at the stunning cityscape from the outdoor observatory on the 91st floor while enjoying the fresh air. In the building, there is a massive gold-colored iron wind damper that keeps the tower stable through typhoons and earthquakes. In the basement is a decent food court and the first five floors are taken up by one of Taipei's swankiest malls.

Taipei 101 tower.

Taipei 101 malls.

Counter ticket of Taipei 101.

We bought the ticket online through KKday and then redeem the official ticket in the counter on the 5th floor. Then, we queue up and went to the elevator. The staffs are so friendly, they treat us nicely and fluently speak in English. The ticket only cost RM73 per person. The views are spectacular and worth all the money!

We got the ticket and free coupon.

Scenery from the above of Taipei 101.

They had World Record certificate for the fastest elevator in 2011.

The Taipei 101.

Having Mango smoothies on top of the Taipei 101. It is so delicious.

With the cute mascot of Taipei 101.

With a massive gold-colored iron wind damper.

With another big mascot of Taipei 101.

Art light in the tower exhibition.

It's already night. This is a hot-spot place to take pic in front of the tower.

I am glad that I can go up to the Taipei 101 skyscraper. The beautiful scenery had left a good memory for me. I really enjoyed the activities that were held in this camp.

Stay tuned for Part 3 of the 2nd International Ocean Camp in Taiwan. Thanks for reading!

The 2nd International Ocean Camp in Taiwan I Part 1

Assalammualaikum and hi everyone.

      In 2018, there are five students from Faculty Resources Sciences and Technology (FRST), UNIMAS were chosen to become an Ambassador of UNIMAS to attend The 2nd International Ocean Camp in Taiwan. The goal of this project is to enhance the partnership among National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU) and institutes as well as to promote the perception of Ocean and Maritime Science in general and Taiwan in particular.

The International Ocean Camp in NTOU is a ten-day program or 2-weeks period which started from 5 -14 December 2018. It targets participants from Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam who are interested in the Ocean and Maritime science. The program provides the participants with interesting lectures, Chinese classes, and field trips to Northern Taiwan.

Five of us become the ambassador UNIMAS.

This program is all sponsored by National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU) included registration fee covers all essential expenses such as accommodation hotel, Daily meals, Transportations, Lectures, Entrance tickets during the time of the camp. I was very excited when I am selected to join this program and become a representative of Biotechnology course from FRST, UNIMAS.

There are so many interesting activities that were held during the camp such as Mandarin classes and visiting culture places. 

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1) Campus Tour

On the first day, after having breakfast in the hotel, we were brought to tour National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU). The university is so big and near the beach. It is located at Keelung city where a places that famous with fishery industry and cargo ship transportations. We listen to the explanation by a tour guide about the history of the university. The university also had been conducted many research about marine biological science and resources management science.

In front gate of NTOU.

A little bit rainy here.

I am in the front of NTOU main building.

National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU).

Listening to the history of the campus.

NTOU has 7 colleges which house a total of 22 undergraduate departments, 12 graduate institutes, 28 master program, and 20 PhD programs. The 7 colleges are :

a. College of Maritime Science and Management.

b. College of Life Sciences.

c. College of Ocean Science and Resource.

d. College of Engineering.

e. College of Electrical Engineering and Electrical.

f. College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

g. College of Ocean Law and Humanities.

2) Aquatic Animal Center of NTOU

We also got a chance to explore Aquatic Animal Center in NTOU where most the lab and rare fish was displayed here. We saw many different kinds of fish and the fish that was displayed are all caught from Taiwan sea.

Fish

With Indonesia and Vietnam friends.

They preserved fishes in the lab.

Aquatic animal center at NTOU.

3) Mandarin class

Besides, we also got a Mandarin class. The teacher taught us how to start a conversation in Mandarin such as asking the prices, numbers, and others. I am so impressed with Vietnam students as in their country, the Mandarin language had been taught to them since secondary school. That's why they were so pro in talking and understood well when the teacher was teaching about the basic things. Hmm.. I need to study the Mandarin language when I go back to Malaysia. A new checklist had been formed!!

Learning mandarin language.

Taking pic with Lao Sher (teacher).

4) Touring Keelung city

Keelung is a major port city situated in the northeastern part of Taiwan. It has bordered New Taipei with which it forms the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area, along with Taipei itself. The weather is wet and frequent rainy in December. It is also known for the maritime role and it is Taiwan's second-largest seaport. We had a chance to walk around and taking pictures with big ships during our stay in Keelung city.

In front of the harbor.

Walking at night in Keelung city.

In the middle of city.

The city is always busy with people even though at night. I also got to visit Keelung night market and try their famous kinds of seafood. The cream crabs and shaved iced are also delicious. And don't forget their boba milk tea which is so creamy and delicious here. 

5) Visiting Yang Ming Oceanic Culture and Art Museum

Next, we were brought to visit Yang Ming Museum. Yang Ming is the name of Taiwan ships company. In here, I learned about the transportation of foods supply such as apples, fish,  furniture, and others through cargo container. So, cargo transportation via sea route is important in the export and import industry in the country. There are so many specification details need to be obeyed before the ships pass sailing to the ocean. Learning this made me grateful for the maritime knowledge and how important the maritime industry in supplying our foods to us.

Yang Ming ship details.

Yang Ming ships.

Taking pictures in an art gallery of the museum.

Malaysia squad with the instructor.

6) Making Tuna kimbap

Next, we were brought to a room where we learn how to make tuna kimbap. They prepared a bowl of rice, triangle shapes container, tuna paste and a plastic wraps. Then, they teach us how to shape the rice into a triangle shape. After putting some tuna-paste in the rice, we were taught to wrap nicely in plastic. It was interesting activities to do. And that's it. Tuna kimbap is our dinner for the day! haha..

Making kimbap tuna.

Enjoying making tuna.

My kimbap tuna.

Yeayyhhhh! We had succeeded in making tuna kimbap.

It was such a good experience. Stay tuned for Part 2 of the 2nd International Ocean Camp which there a lot of other activities that I want to share during my stay in Taiwan. See you then..





Thank for reading!