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Taiwan Firefly Spotting Guide 台灣賞螢火蟲指南

Byforeignersintw June 4, 2025June 4, 2025

In April and May every year, in Taiwan, you can spot lots of fireflies (lightning bugs) in northern Taiwan as well as in mountainous areas in central and southern Taiwan. Checking out these mystical bugs can be a magical experience, especially if you have never seen them before. If you happen to be in Taiwan…

Taiwan Snow Chasing Guide – Where and When to Find Snow in Taiwan 台灣追雪指南

Byforeignersintw February 17, 2025February 17, 2025

Believe it or not, despite being a semi-tropical country Taiwan does get some snow during winter. Even a small powdering of snow in the mountains is bound to attract hoards of snow chasers in Taiwan who can usually only see snow by going on a trip overseas. In this guide, we will show you a…

Taiwan Cherry Blossom Guide – A Complete List of Cherry Blossom Locations 台灣賞櫻花指南

Byforeignersintw February 10, 2025March 4, 2025

Cherry Blossom Season in Taiwan lasts from about February to March, but the timing varies slightly every year due to differing weather patterns. Want to know where you can find the best places to enjoy Cherry Blossoms in Taiwan? In this guide, we will show you the places to see Cherry Blossoms, including a map…

Alishan 阿里山 – Taiwan’s Ultimate Mountain Destination

Byforeignersintw February 5, 2025February 17, 2025

Alishan National Scenic Area is one of the most famous mountain areas in Taiwan (aka Mount Ali, or Ali Mountain). Formerly a timber harvesting area during the Japanese Era, it still has a working rail system for park visitors to ride around the mountain. The mountain villages, ancient forests, waterfalls, hiking destinations, and tea plantations…

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

Byforeignersintw January 2, 2025April 29, 2025

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…

Alishan Forest Railway Travel Guide (阿里山森林鐵路) – Taiwan’s Most Scenic Rail Line

Byforeignersintw January 1, 2025February 17, 2025

Alishan Forest Railway is one of the most iconic and best-preserved historical mountain railways in the world. Starting at the center of Chiayi City, it passes through tropical forests, and subtropical hills, and rises into the temperate forests in the mountains, originally ending up at Alishan. It is definitely something you should experience while you…