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# Luzhou District Taipei, The Beginning Of My Journey
- URL: https://www.jacobpugmire.com/luzhou-taipei-beginning-journey/
- Published: 2026-01-21T01:51:41.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-21T01:51:41.000Z
- Description: Luzhou is the first region of my Map Taiwan challenge.
- Author: Jacob Pugmire
- Tags: Luzhou District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, Map Taiwan

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In the park, I met some local students. Together, wearing Hello Kitty pajamas, we flew my drone and took some group photos.

### Climbing the bird

Tested out the drone's auto-follow feature while climbing a giant bird! 

This is Sanmin Park in Luzhou.

[Sanmin Park![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/icon/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp-1.ico)Sanmin Park![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/thumbnail/AG0ilSx9uKn4hntee2F09-B9B7riYb4t-XKKoyNkxY9-9jwVopOmqxbUm5zy821Zj5MxbTq9RfKHJcLkyeTuqyYW1cM_odariSxBv28tnwofEKNm4jhq5AmGAhTaLI6L2kb_pdrurL_wOA-w900-h900-p-k-no)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/jabzuiZH9NB3iycD7?ref=jacobpugmire.com)

### Almost got eaten by stray dogs

Honestly, seeing an empty, open cage is one of the **worse things** when you are traveling alone.

But happy at the end of it I got to eat some lamb stew and meet some fans. 😅

### Marking my visit at Shuhong Ecological Park

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/2026/01/1000102253.jpg)

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Part of my challenge is I have to record that I have been to each location!

[Shuhong Ecological Park![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/icon/maps15_bnuw3a_32dp-3.ico)Shuhong Ecological Park![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/67/15/6715a184-cce8-4358-bf48-d83eb9d25b10/content/images/thumbnail/AG0ilSyCCPcVZb41LPuSOZ_NHc0M4yxKmB5zAU38wQ1QR8kNcK4HrXUlImHgmrY4LwKaefh0CrLBOZIryUtdGdA9xNZfE3-kLqfIdHflp9YSnSrwCIzNsEqwzb4qHFHJXINA7hq7YWtf-w900-h900-p-k-no)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/3oWUvrF83vstcoyD8?ref=jacobpugmire.com)

### Praying my sleeping bag is enough

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This is the first test of my sleeping bag. Today is January 20th 2026, and Taiwan is in winter and experiencing a cold front. 🥶

### Talking a little about my challenge

Basically, I will be nomadic for the forseeable future, until I visit all 368 regions of Taiwan.

This is an audacious challenge, but I want something memorable and something I can look back on and be proud that I accomplished.

Wish me luck boys.