Travelers with backpacks and luggage walk along a covered pier beside moored boats at a harbor, with green hills in the background.
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Green Island Ferry Guide – Travel Smart and Save Money

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Green Island is the best diving location in Taiwan, and it also has amazing historical and geological sites to explore. Despite this, the only way for most tourists to get to Green Island is via a 50-minute ferry ride. There is an airplane option, but seats are limited and often booked months in advance. Many…

White passenger boat cruising at sea with a wake splashing at the bow and distant cloud-covered mountains on the horizon.
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Orchid Island (Lanyu) Ferry Guide – Travel Smart and Save Money

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Orchid Island has the best-preserved aborigine culture in Taiwan, and it also has an amazing coastline, great diving and snorkeling, and historical and geological sites to explore. Despite this, the only way for most tourists to get to Orchid Island is via a 2-hour ferry ride. There is an airplane option, but seats are limited…

Green Island 綠島, The Best Place for Diving in Taiwan
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Green Island 綠島, The Best Place for Diving in Taiwan

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Green Island is a paradise off the southeastern coast of Taiwan. Once a prison for political enemies of the KMT, it is now a tourist hot spot. It is one of the best places to snorkel and dive in Taiwan, one of only three saltwater hot springs in the world, and it also includes amazing volcanic…

The Ultimate Taiwan Car Rental Guide: Save Money on Your Next Trip 臺灣租汽車指南
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The Ultimate Taiwan Car Rental Guide: Save Money on Your Next Trip 臺灣租汽車指南

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Taiwan is a place that should be explored not just with public transportation (as convenient as it is). If you only take public transportation everywhere you go, you are missing out on a huge part of Taiwan. You could take taxis everywhere to see these sights, like a rich Chinese person, or you can take…

Xizhi Dajianshan 汐止大尖山
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Xizhi Dajianshan 汐止大尖山

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Xizhi’s Dajianshan is a scenic and beautiful hike in New Taipei City, offering a panoramic view of East Taipei and Keelung. The hike is relatively easy, and there are many scenic spots along the trail to soak in some amazing views. You can also check out nearby temples and Xiufeng Waterfall. 🏯 Planning your trip…

Tianmu Historic Trail 天母古道
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Tianmu Historic Trail 天母古道

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Tianmu Historic Trail (aka water pipe road trail 水管路步道) is a short, fun hike with great views of the surrounding area. The trail was originally built by the Japanese to provide fresh water to residents below, and still includes a large Japanese-era water pipe and water station. Now it is a popular hike for locals…

Tianmu Park 天母公園
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Tianmu Park 天母公園

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Tianmu Park in Shilin District of Taipei is a fun park for the whole family. Here you can find amazing mountain views, swings, slides, tennis courts, and access to a hot spring river. You can also check out the nearby Tianmu Historic Trail. 🏯 Planning your trip to Taipei? 🏮 Here are some top travel…

Coastal overlook showing a sandy beach, calm blue water, and distant two sea stacks with green cliffs on the left; foreground bushes and a railing frame the scene.

Guide to Jinshan and Wanli 金山萬里旅遊指南

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Jinshan and Wanli are hidden gems for tourism in northern Taiwan. Here you can find beaches, hot springs, delicious food, amazing geological formations, and much more. There is something to do here every time of the year. Don’t skip this area of Taiwan during your next trip. 🏯 Planning your trip to Jinshan and Wanli?…

Dharma Drum Mountain World Center for Buddhist Education 法鼓山世界佛教教育園區
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Dharma Drum Mountain World Center for Buddhist Education 法鼓山世界佛教教育園區

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Dharma Drum Mountain World Center for Buddhist Education (aka Dharma Drum Mountain 法鼓山) is a religious education center in Jinshan District of New Taipei City. Here you can learn to relax, meditate, and enjoy the surrounding natural scenery. The center also has guided tours and classes for those interested in learning more about Buddhism. 🏯…

Dapeng Footbath Park 大鵬足湯公園
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Dapeng Footbath Park 大鵬足湯公園

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Dapeng Footbath Park (aka Dapengzutang Park 大鵬足湯公園) is a free outdoor public foot hot spring near Jinshan’s Xialiao Beach in New Taipei City. Besides soaking your feet in hot spring water here, you can also walk along a wetland nature trail that has access to the beach. It is definitely worth checking out. 🏯 Planning…

Huanggang Community Public Hot Spring 磺港公共浴室
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Huanggang Community Public Hot Spring 磺港公共浴室

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Huanggang Community Public Hot Springs (aka Golden Baths 黃金之湯) are a free outdoor public hot spring near Jinshan’s Huanggang Harbor in New Taipei City. The iron content in the water is quite high, and you can tell by the yellow, opaque color of the water. It is definitely worth a stop for anyone in the…

Fulong International Sand Art Festival
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Experience the Magic of Fulong’s Sand Art Festival: Taiwan’s Premier Sand Sculpture Event 福隆國際沙雕藝術季

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Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival is the premier sand art display in Taiwan. It is easily accessible by public transportation (TRA Gongliao Station), and at the beach, you can find beautiful golden sand, a large shallow swimming area, and tons of food options within walking distance. It is definitely worth a trip this summer….

Longmen Campground 龍門露營場
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Longmen Campground 龍門露營場

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Longmen Campground is a large camping area just north of Fulong Beach on Taiwan’s Northeast Coast. The campground is well-operated and includes showers, fridges, and a small store. There are also cycling, kayaking, and other water activities nearby. It is definitely worth checking out on your next trip to northern Taiwan. 🏯 Planning your trip…

Longmen Beach 龍門沙灘
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Longmen Beach 龍門沙灘

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Longmen Beach is a long, sandy beach just north of Fulong Beach on Taiwan’s Northeast Coast. The beach is not as well-kept as Fulong (which has trash pickup regularly), parking can be an issue, and there are no showers nearby. However, this is still a peaceful and beautiful area devoid of crowds, and well worth…

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…

Xinzhuang Old Street 新莊老街
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Xinzhuang Old Street 新莊老街

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Xinzhuang Old Street has it all (aka Xizhuang Temple Street or Xinzhuang Temple Street Night Market 新莊廟街夜市). Not only is it a historical commercial area dating back to the Qing Dynasty, but it is also a daytime shopping area, a night market, and the religious center of Xinzhuang District of New Taipei. This place is…