Kenting Travel Guide 墾丁懶人包, The Best Beaches in Taiwan
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Kenting Travel Guide 墾丁懶人包, The Best Beaches in Taiwan

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Yes, you should go to Kenting. Kenting has some of the best natural scenery in Taiwan, from beautiful white sand beaches that are warm year-round to limestone mountains with hundreds of caves and waterfalls to explore. Although it may not be a world-class beach resort destination yet, it should definitely be on your list on your…

The Ultimate Taiwan Transportation Guide 台灣交通常見問題
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The Ultimate Taiwan Transportation Guide 台灣交通常見問題

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 Exploring Taiwan requires more than just public transportation; renting a vehicle or scooter offers unique access to scenic rural sights. Spring and autumn are ideal for visits. Rental options include gas scooters, electric scooters, and cars, with varying prices and requirements. Familiarity with local traffic laws is essential for safety. Most of all, many of…

Taiwan Children’s Day Holiday Guide 台灣兒童節英文解説
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Taiwan Children’s Day Holiday Guide 台灣兒童節英文解説

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Children’s Day is an important public holiday in Taiwan when children’s rights are celebrated, and there are many child-related activities throughout Taiwan. In this blog, we will explain the history of the holiday, its significance, and how it is celebrated now in Taiwan. 🏯 Planning your trip to Taiwan? 🌊 Here are some top travel…

Guide to Toucheng 頭城懶人包, Yilan’s Amazing Seaside Paradise
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Guide to Toucheng 頭城懶人包, Yilan’s Amazing Seaside Paradise

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Toucheng Township in Yilan is known for its amazing beaches, but there is much more to do here, such as visit Lanyang Museum, visit Turtle Island, enjoy seafood, traditional fishing harbors, recreational farms, hiking, cycling, surfing lessons, and much more. Here is a short guide to Toucheng, to let you know the variety of activities…

Taiwan National Public Holiday Guide 台灣國定假日指南
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Taiwan National Public Holiday Guide 台灣國定假日指南

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Throughout the year, Taiwan is full of festivals and holidays. There are three major festivals and many National Holidays when people are off from school and work; there are also many smaller religious festivals and events throughout the year. In 2025, four additional public holidays were added to the calendar. At times, it may be…

Beitou Public Hot Spring 北投公共溫泉, Soak on the Cheap like a Local in the Outdoors
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Beitou Public Hot Spring 北投公共溫泉, Soak on the Cheap like a Local in the Outdoors

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Beitou Public Hot Spring (aka Millennium Hot Springs or Beitou Outdoor Public Hot Springs 北投公共溫泉) is a large outdoor public hot spring area in Beitou, Taipei. With a price of only 60 NT, and discounted tickets for locals, it is one of the most popular and economical ways to enjoy Beitou’s hot springs. It is…

Xiaoliuqiu Snorkeling Guide 小琉球浮潛指南, The Best Places to Spot Sea Turtles
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Xiaoliuqiu Snorkeling Guide 小琉球浮潛指南, The Best Places to Spot Sea Turtles

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Xiaoliuqiu is perhaps the best place to snorkel in Taiwan because it has one of the highest concentrations of sea turtles in the world. You are pretty much guaranteed to see sea turtles as well as lots of other interesting sea creatures if you follow the advice in this guide. I have visited Xiaoliuqiu over…

Cheng Ching Lake Ultimate Travel Guide 澄清湖完整導覽
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Cheng Ching Lake Ultimate Travel Guide 澄清湖完整導覽

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Cheng Ching Lake (aka Cheng Cing Lake or Ching Qing Lake) in Kaohsiung is one of the most beautiful parks in Taiwan. Much of the lake is full of traditional Chinese gardens and architecture. Because of its size, it cannot be properly appreciated by only going there for one afternoon; there are simply too many…

Ultimate Guide to Taipei’s Old Streets 台北老街指南
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Ultimate Guide to Taipei’s Old Streets 台北老街指南

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Taipei has some amazing old streets that you are waiting to discover. Each one of the old streets around Taipei has a special story to tell that can help you understand more about Taiwan’s History and Culture. In this guide, we will introduce the most popular old streets in Taipei, as well as some that…

Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village 九族文化村, Have a Blast at Taiwan’s Indegenious Theme Park
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Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village 九族文化村, Have a Blast at Taiwan’s Indegenious Theme Park

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Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village is Taiwan’s only large Indigenous-themed amusement park. Here you can find roller coasters, dolphin shows, indigenous dances, museums, and more. You can also visit Sun Moon Lake via the Ropeway/Gondola. It is definitely an experience you don’t want to miss. 🛥️ Planning your trip to Sun Moon Lake? ⛰️ Here are…

Keelung Travel Guide, Best Places to See in the Harbor City 基隆旅遊指南
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Keelung Travel Guide, Best Places to See in the Harbor City 基隆旅遊指南

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Keelung is a small city in the northern part of Taiwan, known for its deep harbor. Here you can find interesting historical sites dating back to the Dutch, Spanish, Qing, and Japanese colonization of Taiwan. Now the town is a bustling urban area with tons of food options, amazing coastline, waterfalls, mountains, and much more…

Taiwan Constitution Day (Christmas in Taiwan) 台灣行憲紀念日
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Taiwan Constitution Day (Christmas in Taiwan) 台灣行憲紀念日

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Taiwan Constitution Day is an important holiday in Taiwan when Taiwanese people can remember the founding of their constitution, and also celebrate Christmas. Now Christmas is finally a national holiday in Taiwan! In this blog, we will explain the history of the holiday, its significance, and how it is celebrated now in modern Taiwan. 🏯…

Labor Day in Taiwan 台灣的勞動節
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Labor Day in Taiwan 台灣的勞動節

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Labor Day in Taiwan is an important holiday in Taiwan when Taiwanese people celebrate their workforce. Before 2025, this holiday only applied to the private workforce. Starting in 2025, this day became a national holiday in which everyone, including government workers, has the day off from work or school. In this blog, we will explain…

Teacher’s Day in Taiwan 台灣的教師節
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Teacher’s Day in Taiwan 台灣的教師節

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Teacher’s Day is an important holiday in Taiwan when Taiwanese people celebrate the teachers in their lives by giving gifts and showing signs of appreciation. Starting in 2025, this day became a national holiday in which everyone has the day off from work or school. In this blog, we will explain the history of the…

The Ultimate Travel Guide to Taiwan 台灣旅遊指南英文介紹
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The Ultimate Travel Guide to Taiwan 台灣旅遊指南英文介紹

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Thinking of coming to Taiwan? In this blog, we will share insider tips for planning a great vacation here. Taiwan is the most friendly country in the world for foreigners and one of the best tourist destinations in the world. Many have called it the best-kept secret in Asia. Taiwan is not usually known as…

Orchid Island (Lanyu) 蘭嶼, Taiwan’s Best Indigenous Cultural Experience
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Orchid Island (Lanyu) 蘭嶼, Taiwan’s Best Indigenous Cultural Experience

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Orchid Island (not to be confused with the Fijian Island of the same name), known in the local Tao language as Ponso No Tao (Island of the people), and in Chinese as Lanyu (蘭嶼) is a secret indigenous people’s paradise off the southeastern coast of Taiwan. It is different than any other place in Taiwan…

Nanjichang Night Market 南機場夜市, A Complete Guide for First-Time Visitors
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Nanjichang Night Market 南機場夜市, A Complete Guide for First-Time Visitors

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Nanjichang Night Market (南機場夜市) is a large night market area in Zhongzheng District of Taipei known for its variety of food stalls and local crowds. The night market sits far away from the MRT station, meaning that usually only locals will snack here and prices are generally cheaper. Popular foods here include meatballs, sesame flatbread, stinky…

Taiwan Retrocession Day 臺灣光復節
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Taiwan Retrocession Day 臺灣光復節

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Taiwan Retrocession Day (officially Taiwan Retrocession and Battle of Guningtou Victory Memorial Day 台灣光復暨金門古寧頭大捷紀念日) is a National Holiday in Taiwan, which celebrates the recovery of Taiwan from the empire of Japan. It also celebrates the Battle of Guningtou, the last time that the PRC tried to invade Taiwan. This holiday was recently reinstated as a…

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…

Our Favorite Taiwan Desserts 我們最喜歡的台灣甜點, The Most Delicious Treats in Taiwan
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Our Favorite Taiwan Desserts 我們最喜歡的台灣甜點, The Most Delicious Treats in Taiwan

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Taiwan has some delicious sweets and desserts; even if you are a picky American like me you can find something delicious here that you will be sure to miss if you ever leave. Desserts are one of the main things that has brought me back to Taiwan time and time again. Here I will list…

Sun Moon Lake Ropeway (Gondola) Guide 日月潭纜車指南
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Sun Moon Lake Ropeway (Gondola) Guide 日月潭纜車指南

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The Sun Moon Lake Ropeway or Gondola has perhaps the best views of Sun Moon Lake. Currently, the ride takes you from Ita Thao Pier to Aboriginal Cultural Village Amusement Park. Check out this blog for a virtual tour. 🛥️ Planning your trip to Sun Moon Lake? ⛰️ Here are some top travel tips for…

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…

Thermal Valley 地熱谷, A Natural Wonder in Beitou You Can’t Miss
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Thermal Valley 地熱谷, A Natural Wonder in Beitou You Can’t Miss

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Thermal Valley (aka Geothermal Valley, Ghost Lake, Jade Spring Valley, or Hell Valley 地熱谷) is a bubbling and steaming turquoise pool, that is one of the sources of Beitou’s hot springs and one of only two green sulfur hot springs in the world. Here you can take a walk around the entire pool, enjoy the…

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

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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 Best Beaches in Penghu 澎湖最佳沙灘
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The Best Beaches in Penghu 澎湖最佳沙灘

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Penghu’s beaches could easily beat any beach on the main island of Taiwan. The water is clear, the sand is golden, and the weather is great. In this blog, we will share a list of the best beaches in Penghu, so you can more effectively spend your time on your next trip to this island…