Marshal Zen Garden 雙喜湯屋 – Enjoy Great Views, Hot Springs, Food, and History
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Marshal Zen Garden 雙喜湯屋 – Enjoy Great Views, Hot Springs, Food, and History

Marshall Zen Garden (also known as Shaoshuai Zen Garden 少帥展館) was originally a Japanese era Inn and home to Zhang Xueliang, an outcast Chinese warlord who spent more than 50 years on house arrest here. Now it has been renovated and converted into a restaurant, museum, and hot spring bath. Sitting in the hills of…

The Best Places to Eat Near Beitou Hot Springs 北投溫泉美食-英文指南
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The Best Places to Eat Near Beitou Hot Springs 北投溫泉美食-英文指南

Beitou is one of the best day trips near Taipei and a popular tourist location. As a result, many restaurants have opened in the area, especially around Xinbeitou MRT Station. In this guide, we will tell you how to enjoy food in this area like a local and eat your way through Beitou. Please note…

The Best Hot Spring Hotels in Beitou 北投最佳的溫泉飯店英文介紹
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The Best Hot Spring Hotels in Beitou 北投最佳的溫泉飯店英文介紹

Wondering where to stay in the Beitou Hot Spring Area? There are so many hot spring hotels in this area, that it may be hard to choose from. There are many hotels within walking distance from the MRT station as well as museums and historical sites. There are also hotels that are more secluded and…

The Complete 2024 Beitou Hot Springs Guide: Soak Like Royalty 北投溫泉英文指南

The Complete 2024 Beitou Hot Springs Guide: Soak Like Royalty 北投溫泉英文指南

Beitou is Taiwan’s Premiere Hot Spring area in Taiwan (北投溫泉). Originally built by the Japanese on natural hot spring water flowing down from Yangmingshan, this area is now springing with hot spring baths, hotels, museums, hikes, restaurants, and more. It is one of the best day trips near Taipei. In this guide, we will tell…

Remembering Tropical Depression #19 17W (Igme) (2024)
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Remembering Tropical Depression #19 17W (Igme) (2024)

Tropical Depression Igme, the number 19 tropical cyclone of the 2024 Pacific Typhoon Season, lasted for an especially long time and dumped rain onto Northern and Southern Taiwan, causing flooding in many places. In this blog, we will share some memories of this storm and its impact on Taiwan.

Taiwan Credit Card Guide – Tips, Benefits, and Best Options 臺灣信用卡指南 – 最佳選擇
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Taiwan Credit Card Guide – Tips, Benefits, and Best Options 臺灣信用卡指南 – 最佳選擇

Applying for credit cards in Taiwan can be scary and confusing. Many banks may reject you outright or ask for a Taiwanese guarantor to co-sign on the card. However, there are many banks in Taiwan that do not require a guarantor and are friendly to foreigners. There are also many great credit card deals out…

Taiwan Bank Comparison – The Most Foreigner-Friendly Banks 台灣銀行比較 – 最適合外籍人士的銀行
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Taiwan Bank Comparison – The Most Foreigner-Friendly Banks 台灣銀行比較 – 最適合外籍人士的銀行

From my personal experience, banking in Taiwan as a foreigner can be a painful and confusing experience. To help foreigners choose the best banking options and have a more pleasant banking experience in Taiwan, we have created this Taiwan Bank Comparison. If you are stuck with a terrible bank in Taiwan, chances are there are…

Taiwan Blogroll – Top English Blogs to Follow for All Things Taiwan
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Taiwan Blogroll – Top English Blogs to Follow for All Things Taiwan

Here is a list of other Taiwan blogs that we think are of note, and we try to keep them updated as best we can. Websites that are no longer online will be deleted. If you feel that you should be on this list, please let us know. Travel and General Interest: Taiwan Travel Blog:…

Mid-Autumn Festival in Taiwan: History, Traditions, and Activities 中秋節在臺灣
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Mid-Autumn Festival in Taiwan: History, Traditions, and Activities 中秋節在臺灣

Mid-Autumn Festival (aka Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival) is one of the major festivals in Taiwan and is also an important holiday in cultures throughout Southeast Asia. In this blog, we will tell you how this festival is celebrated in Taiwan, how you can celebrate it, as well as other activities that will take place…