Text by the MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department, compiled and reported
Which bus comes closest to the beauty of Yushan? Which one has a healing effect on the soul? Have you ever caught the scent of the sea on a bus? All the answers lie with the “Happiness Bus.” The “Happiness Bus” carefully selects ten highly representative Happiness Bus routes from south to north, east to west across Taiwan, including outlying islands and the main island. Beyond the unique scenery along the way, the heartwarming and unforgettable little stories of these bus lines are all about the “human touch.” It turns out that what these routes connect are not just cities and towns, but more importantly, the interactions and care between people.
Which bus comes closest to the beauty of Yushan? Which one has a healing effect on the soul? Have you ever caught the scent of the sea on a bus? All the answers lie with the “Happiness Bus.” The “Happiness Bus” carefully selects ten highly representative Happiness Bus routes from south to north, east to west across Taiwan, including outlying islands and the main island. Beyond the unique scenery along the way, the heartwarming and unforgettable little stories of these bus lines are all about the “human touch.” It turns out that what these routes connect are not just cities and towns, but more importantly, the interactions and care between people.
The Happiness Bus book comes with a bus ride experience voucher. (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
Riding the bus doesn’t have to mean just scrolling through your phone or dozing off—here are eight ways to make bus rides fun. With so many bus routes across Taiwan, which are the ten happiest ones? These ten story-filled routes include the No. 606 bus that runs from north to south through Taipei City, the No. 9102 bus that travels along the timeless Zhongzheng Boulevard, the No. 5625 bus that connects Hakka and indigenous hometowns, the No. 51 bus that lets you experience both the vibrancy and simplicity of Taichung, the No. 6739 bus that gets you closest to Yushan, the No. 7221 bus where you can faintly smell the sea breeze along the coastal areas of Taisi, the No. 205 bus—the China Trunk Line—that has witnessed the development of Kaohsiung, the No. 302 bus that runs along the soothing County Route 199, the No. 8181 bus that’s the only one speeding along the Yuchang Highway, and the No. 5 bus that holds cherished memories for the people of Kinmen.
Ride the bus closest to Yushan and experience the beauty of Taiwan’s mountain forests. (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
Additionally, the book’s section “Stories Begin with Development” collects some memorable relics from bus history and includes a timeline of major events in the century-long development of bus services, aiming to evoke those shared memories from the past. In the section “Change Begins with Perspective,” readers are invited to experience a more relaxing and enjoyable mini bus journey from different viewpoints. Just go for it—let’s hop on the Happiness Bus together and feel the warmth and inspiration in every corner of Taiwan.
Cover of the Happiness Bus book. (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
To purchase this book, use the link: http://www.books.com.tw/products/0010639784. The book also includes ten Happiness Bus ride experience vouchers. Ditch the hassle of driving and parking, and hop on the bus to start an amazing and joyful happiness journey.