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Qingjing Skywalk 清境高空觀景步道

Byforeignersintw November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Qingjing Skywalk is an amazing feast for the eyes, with breathtaking views of Qingjing Farm, the central mountain range, and Ren’ai District’s sweeping valleys. For a small fee, you can enjoy some of the best views of Nantou on this raised walkway. It is definitely an experience you shouldn’t miss. 🛥️ Planning your trip to…

Sun-Link-Sea (Shanlinxi) 杉林溪: Discover Taiwan’s Amazing Forest Resort

Byforeignersintw October 31, 2025November 1, 2025

Sun-Link-Sea (aka Shanlinxi or Sun-Link-Sea Forest Ecological Resort (杉林溪森林生態渡假園區) is an amazing forest wonderland in the high mountains of Nantou County near Alishan. Here you can find one of Taiwan’s most beautiful waterfalls that flows over a giant cave. You can also wander through beautiful forests and gardens here and enjoy nature at a high…

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

Byforeignersintw October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

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….

What to See and Do in Hualien Besides Taroko Gorge

Byforeignersintw July 9, 2025September 30, 2025

Sadly, due to a recent earthquake, much of Taroko Gorge, Hualien’s most famous landmark, is no longer accessible to the public. However, there are plenty of other places to check out in Hualien. In this blog, we will share a list of other places to visit in Hualien besides Taroko Gorge. Hualien is the largest…

Taroko Gorge: 2025 Current Status (Post-Earthquake) 太魯閣地震後的狀況

Byforeignersintw July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

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…

Ultimate Taroko National Park Travel Guide: Explore the Deepest Marble Gorge on Earth 太魯閣國家公園懶人包

Byforeignersintw July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

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, rain forests, beaches, and abounding natural beauty, Taroko might just take the top spot as the most beautiful scenic area in Taiwan. Taroko…

Xiaoliuqiu Island (小琉球): The Best Place to Snorkel in Taiwan

Byforeignersintw July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

Xiaoliuqiu (aka Little Liuqiu, Lamay Island, or Lambai Island) is a small island paradise off the southwestern coast of Taiwan. The island is known for its clear water, amazing coral reefs, white sand beaches, and quiet, laid-back atmosphere. Only a short half-hour boat ride from the Taiwan mainland, the island is easily accessible. In addition,…

Yunlin Travel Guide 雲林旅遊懶人包: A Rural Wonderland in Southwest Taiwan

Byforeignersintw January 21, 2025June 19, 2025

Yunlin is a rural county in western Taiwan that for many expats is simply a large landmass on their way to another destination. However, there are many worthwhile places to visit here, such as interesting historical sites, natural beauty, and rich culture worth exploring. Below I will list some of the best places in Yunlin…

Travel Guide to Kaohsiung: Southern Taiwan’s Most Vibrant City 高雄旅遊懶人包

Byforeignersintw January 10, 2025June 19, 2025

Kaohsiung is our favorite city in Taiwan. It has beaches close to the city center, mountains, art spaces, museums, temples, and more. People often don’t realize that Kaohsiung has a lot to offer to tourists. Many of the places down south aren’t represented as well in English as other sites in Taipei, which is why we…

Hualien Travel Guide 花蓮懶人包: The Most Beautiful Part of Taiwan

Byforeignersintw January 8, 2025June 19, 2025

Hualien is the largest county in Taiwan and is considered by many to be the most beautiful. It includes a breathtaking coastline along the Pacific Ocean, including cliffs thousands of meters high, marble gorges, fertile valleys, and a large section of Taiwan’s central mountain range. Hualien is simply a must-stop location on your trip to…

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

Byforeignersintw January 2, 2025June 19, 2025

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…

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

Byforeignersintw January 1, 2025June 19, 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…

Kinmen Islands Guide 金門極限指南: A Complete 2025 Travel Resource

Byforeignersintw January 1, 2025June 19, 2025

Kinmen (aka Jinmen or Quemoy) is a group of islands off the coast of Xiamen, China, belonging to Taiwan. For years it was the front lines and closest territory to China during the Chinese Civil War, which has not officially ended. Now that the war with China has come to a close due to the…

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

Byforeignersintw January 1, 2025June 19, 2025

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…

Taiwan’s Outer Islands (台灣外島之旅游指南): Guide to the Best Island Vacation Spots

Byforeignersintw January 1, 2025June 19, 2025

Taiwan’s outer islands are some of the most beautiful and scenic places in the whole country, and each of them can be considered a secret paradise. You can find the best beaches, snorkeling, and diving on these islands. You can also find rich and important historical sites here. Transportation may be difficult, but you will…

Penghu Great Bridge 澎湖跨海大橋: Once the Longest Bridge in East Asia

Byforeignersintw November 5, 2024June 19, 2025

Penghu Great Bridge (aka Penghu Trans-Oceanic Bridge 澎湖跨海大橋) is one of the most iconic tourist spots in Penghu. Formerly it was the longest bridge in East Asia, and the longest in Taiwan. Currently it is the longest bridge in Penghu, but it is not the longest bridge in Taiwan. Nevertheless it is still a must-see spot in…