Lalu Island 拉魯島: Sun Moon Lake’s Sacred Island
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Lalu Island 拉魯島: Sun Moon Lake’s Sacred Island

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Lalu Island on Sun Moon Lake is a sacred island to the indigenous people here, who believe that a deer showed their ancestors the way to the lake. Before a dam was built, the island was larger and shaped like a crescent moon. Even though tourists can no longer visit the island, it is one…

Sun Moon Lake Ferry Guide 日月潭渡輪指南
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Sun Moon Lake Ferry Guide 日月潭渡輪指南

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Sun Moon Lake is a beautiful scenic area in Taiwan and a popular tourist destination that is best enjoyed via a ferry boat ride. By taking the ferry to the three main piers around the lake, you can enjoy Taiwanese street food, gift shops, temples, a gondola, an Aborigine theme park, and more. Here is…

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…

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…

Ita Thao Wharf 伊達邵碼頭
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Ita Thao Wharf 伊達邵碼頭

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Ita Thao Old Wharf (aka Ita Thao Pier 伊達邵碼頭) is the best place for water sports and cycling at Sun Moon Lake. Here you can find Ferry rides, SUP and paddle boat experiences, bike rentals, and a bike path that goes to the Statue of Nine Frogs. There is also an Old Street with endless…

Aowanda 奧萬大: Explore Taiwan’s High Mountain Forest Wonderland
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Aowanda 奧萬大: Explore Taiwan’s High Mountain Forest Wonderland

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Aowanda (aka Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area) was an ancient hunting ground for the Atayal Tribe and was an area for Japanese hydroelectric power development. Now it has been converted into a nature preserve with an easy hiking trail for the public to enjoy, and is now famous for its maple trees and cherry blossoms….

Maolin Butterfly Season Guide 茂林賞蝶指南
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Maolin Butterfly Season Guide 茂林賞蝶指南

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Maolin is one of only two overwintering butterfly valleys in the world, and has been named as Taiwan’s only three-star site mentioned by the Michelin Green Guide. In this guide, we will tell you where and when you can see butterflies here, what to expect, and a list of commonly seen butterflies. 🏯 Planning your…

Wushe Incident Memorial Park 霧社事件紀念公園
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Wushe Incident Memorial Park 霧社事件紀念公園

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The Wushe Incident (aka Mushe Incident or Wushe Rebellion) was one of the largest uprisings against the Japanese during their colonial control over Taiwan, as well as one of the last major uprisings. As part of the rebellion, 134 Japanese were killed, and 354 Seediq Indigenous people were killed in retaliation, which all took place…

Chuping Archaeological Site 曲冰考古遺址
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Chuping Archaeological Site 曲冰考古遺址

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Chuping Archaeological Site is the only well-preserved highland prehistoric village site on the island of Taiwan. Although the site is now just an empty field, you can still see the artifacts that are stored at the Museum of History and Philology at Academia Sinica. In this blog, we will explore the physical site as well…