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Baishatun Mazu Pilgrimage

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Departure

Suddenly felt like going on a pilgrimage. Figured the procession would pass by Changhua Railway Station on the way back, so I took the TRA down.

  • Tze-Chiang Limited Express No. 121, arrived at Changhua at 13:31
Arrived at Changhua; there were shuttle cars provided by kind-hearted people outside the station.
Arrived at Changhua; there were shuttle cars provided by kind-hearted people outside the station.

The procession hadn’t arrived yet, so I wandered around the city. Noticed traces of Brownian motion: some people go to the restroom, some go to eat, but eventually, the whole group moves in the right direction.

Gear

  • Long-sleeve cycling jersey, water bottle, hat, sunglasses, plastic bag (basically cycling gear, helmet -> baseball cap)
  • Phone, keys, wallet
    Setting off with light gear
    Setting off with light gear

Catching up with the procession and starting to walk

There are plenty of opportunities to crawl under the palanquin; no need to rush.
There are plenty of opportunities to crawl under the palanquin; no need to rush.
Offerings from McDonald's
Offerings from McDonald’s
You can hop on a vehicle if you're tired.
You can hop on a vehicle if you’re tired.
Today's finish line
Today’s finish line

Almost infinite supplies

Supplies - Bento box
Supplies - Bento box
Supplies - Cold noodles
Supplies - Cold noodles

Return Trip

After the palanquin stopped, one group took a shuttle to Changhua; another group walked north. After crossing the Dadu Bridge, you reach Chenggong Station, which is one stop away from Xinwuri.

Surprisingly, there were even places to shower near the finish line.
Surprisingly, there were even places to shower near the finish line.
Dadu Bridge; traffic from Taichung to Changhua was completely at a standstill.
Dadu Bridge; traffic from Taichung to Changhua was completely at a standstill.
Got a bag along the way.
Got a bag along the way.
  • Taxis from Chenggong Station to the HSR are 150 per person; of course, I took the train.
  • Finally reached Taichung Railway Station and transferred to Tze-Chiang Limited Express 3000 No. 154, 20:53-22:32 to Banqiao.
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