Following a particularly deadly 2025 Typhoon Season, 2026 was much less dramatic, with only three major Typhoons and no landfalls. In many ways, it was a great Typhoon year; the reservoirs are mostly full, and there was minimal damage, which is a very good thing. In this blog, we will present a brief summary of…
Super Typhoon Champi was the thirteenth Typhoon and the fourth violent typhoon of the 2026 Pacific typhoon season. It made landfall in Japan and came very close to Northern Taiwan, looping off the northeast coast, before dissipating into oblivion. In this blog, we will share some memories of this storm and its impact on Taiwan.
Maolin District of Kaohsiung City is an amazing outdoor paradise and my favorite place in Taiwan. In this mountainous district of Kaohsiung, you can find waterfalls, streams, hot springs, butterflies, aboriginal culture, and great views, all by the roadside! Popular activities include swimming, hot spring bathing, river tracing, camping, and hiking. Please note I have also finished…
Dragon’s Head Mountain is a sloping ridge that goes around Duona Bridge and looks like a sleeping dragon. This trail is also known as “The Small Great Wall” (小長城) because of its resemblance to hiking the Great Wall of China, as the trail is built along the top of a mountain ridge. Don’t miss out…
Lovers’ Valley Waterfall (aka Qingren Valley Waterfall) is a huge waterfall and the main attraction in Lovers’ Valley in Maolin. You can drive right up to the lower falls; no hiking required. There is a cement retention pond at the bottom of it, which makes it great for swimming. It is definitely worth a stop…
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Ghost Axe Canyon (aka Duona Line of Sky 多納一線天) is a beautiful slot canyon in Maolin District of Kaohsiung, near Duona Village. Here you can find a beautiful carved canyon, pristine pools, and amazing waterfalls. Overall, it is an amazing canyoneering/river tracing experience. 🏖️ Planning your trip to Kaohsiung? 🐒 Here are some top travel…
Wanshan Petroglyphs Park in Maolin District of Kaohsiung displays replicas of the earliest known rock carvings in Taiwan, dating back over 4,000 years. However, the real ones require a three-day trek into the mountains with three different permits, so it’s easier to just come to this park in Maolin and enjoy copies of the carvings….
Meiyagu Waterfall in Maolin District of Kaohsiung is an impressive waterfall over 70 meters high. There used to be an easy trail to the falls that was wiped out during Typhoon Marokot. Now it requires a gnarly hike up this ravine, but it is still a relatively quick hike. 🏖️ Planning your trip to Kaohsiung?…
Old Maolin （舊茂林 aka 得樂的卡 (Teredeka) aka Mangzai Village 「芒仔社」、aka Maya Village 瑪雅社）is was one of the original three villages of the Rukai Tribe in Maolin. Later, they abandoned it in the wake of an attack by Japanese police officers. Later, Maolin Village was relocated to its current location further down the Zhuokou River. The…
The Hsinchu City Glass Museum is housed in the former Hsinchu State Assembly Hall that dates back to the Japanese Era. Now it houses an amazing collection of art that mainly focuses on glasswork. Next door, there are also opportunities to do some DIY glassmaking. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip…
TSMC is the chip-making king of the world; however, few people know that you can visit their museum in Hsinchu at their headquarters. Even though the museum is small, there is plenty of interesting history and tech on display here, and the best part is it’s free! It is definitely worth a stop on your…
