Shifen Waterfall and Old Street Travel Guide, Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
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Shifen Waterfall and Old Street Travel Guide, Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

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Shifen Waterfall, Taiwan’s widest waterfall, is a must-visit scenic spot near Shifen Train Station. Surrounded by restaurants and gardens, it offers stunning views. Shifen Old Street is renowned for sky lanterns and local cuisine, but the practice poses environmental concerns. The area’s history and rich tourism have evolved from its coal mining past.

The Ultimate Travel Guide to Pingxi and Shifen 平溪懶人包
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The Ultimate Travel Guide to Pingxi and Shifen 平溪懶人包

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Pingxi District of New Taipei has some of the most popular attractions in Northern Taiwan. With a total of 7 stations along the Pingxi Railway Line (plus 2 if you count Ruifang and Houtong), there are endless places to explore, eat, hike, and enjoy Taiwan’s history, culture, and natural beauty all in one place.  🏯…

Battleship Rock 軍艦岩
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Battleship Rock 軍艦岩

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Battleship Rock is a small hike in Beitou with a rock shaped like its name on top. From here, you can enjoy great views of Taipei and Beitou. This trail has also become popular with mountain bikers. It is definitely worth checking out the next time you are in the area. 🏯 Planning your trip…

Jiantanshan 劍潭山
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Jiantanshan 劍潭山

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Jiantanshan is perhaps the most scenic and beautiful hike in Taipei City, offering a panoramic view of the entire city from Shilin and Zhongshan Districts of Taipei. Here you can see Songshan Airport, downtown Xinyi, the 101, the Yuanshan Hotel, and north along the Tamsui River. The hike is relatively easy, and there are many…

Ultimate Taroko National Park Travel Guide, Explore the Deepest Marble Gorge on Earth 太魯閣國家公園懶人包
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Ultimate Taroko National Park Travel Guide, Explore the Deepest Marble Gorge on Earth 太魯閣國家公園懶人包

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If you only have a few days in Taiwan and you want to go somewhere outside of Taipei, you should definitely go to Taroko National Park. On an island full of mountains, rainforests, beaches, and abounding natural beauty, Taroko might just take the top spot as the most beautiful scenic area in Taiwan.  Taroko National…

Taroko Gorge Travel Guide (太魯閣), Taiwan’s Most Breathtaking Geological Feature
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Taroko Gorge Travel Guide (太魯閣), Taiwan’s Most Breathtaking Geological Feature

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If you only have a few days in Taiwan and you want to go somewhere outside of Taipei, you should definitely go to Taroko Gorge. On an island full of mountains, rainforests, beaches, and abounding natural beauty, Taroko Gorge might just take the top spot as the most beautiful scenic area in Taiwan.  Taroko National…

Taroko Gorge 2026 Current Status (Post-Earthquake) 太魯閣地震後的狀況
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Taroko Gorge 2026 Current Status (Post-Earthquake) 太魯閣地震後的狀況

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Sadly, due to a recent earthquake, much of Taroko Gorge, Hualien’s most famous landmark, is no longer accessible to the public. However, the visitor’s center is still open, and the road through Taroko is still open three times a day if you have your own vehicle. In this blog, we will take you on a…

Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) Guide 松山機場指南
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Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) Guide 松山機場指南

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Songshan Airport is the closest airport to Taipei City, and conveniently lies within the city borders. The airport offers many domestic flights and flights to and from other countries throughout Asia. In this guide, we will show you the ins and outs of this airport and what services are available if you ever travel through…