Pavilion Passage

September 15, 2011

Military Men Run Around Zhongzhu Embankment Thanksgiving Pavilion Memorial - Dongyin, Matsu Islands, Taiwan - Daily Travel Photos
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Military personnel exercise around the Thanksgiving Pavilion on Dongyin Island of the Matsu Islands in Taiwan.

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The Thanksgiving Pavilion contains a memorial to Chiang Kai Shek's son, Chiang Kai Shei. It also offers a beautiful elevated view of the surrounds, particularly the Zhongzhou embankment which connects the two sides of Dongyin island with a causeway.

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Thanksgiving Pavilion on Zhongzhu Embankment at Sunrise - Dongyin, Matsu Islands, Taiwan - Daily Travel Photos
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The Thanksgiving Pavilion on the Zhongzhou embankment at sunrise.

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1 Comment - Pavilion Passage

1) Daniels Food Diary -

Beautiful. I would actually like to take a jog here!

September 15, 2011

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