Taipei Museum Guide, Discover the Best Museums in Taipei 臺北博物館指南
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Taipei Museum Guide, Discover the Best Museums in Taipei 臺北博物館指南

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Taipei is full of some of the best museums in Taiwan. Besides the National Palace Museum, there are dozens of museums in Taipei that can provide you with deeper insights into Taiwan’s unique history and culture. Hopefully, this list will give you some more ideas on where to visit during your next trip to Taipei. Depending…

Ghost Month in Taiwan, Key Taboos to Avoid
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Ghost Month in Taiwan, Key Taboos to Avoid

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Happy Ghost Month! In Taiwan and many other Asian countries where Buddhism or Taoism is practiced, ghost month (鬼月 Guǐ Yuè), or the seventh month of the lunar calendar, is an important festival when it is believed that the dead come to visit the realm of the living, and it is an important time for…

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

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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…

Taiwan’s Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming Festival) Guide 台灣清明節英文解説
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Taiwan’s Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming Festival) Guide 台灣清明節英文解説

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Tomb Sweeping Day is an important holiday in Taiwan when Taiwanese people can visit their ancestors’ graves, worship, pay respect, and clean tombs. In this blog, we will explain the history of the holiday, its significance, and how it is practiced now in modern Taiwan. 🏯 Planning your trip to Taiwan? 🌊 Here are some…

The Complete 2026 Beitou Hot Springs Guide, Soak Like Royalty 北投溫泉英文指南
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The Complete 2026 Beitou Hot Springs Guide, Soak Like Royalty 北投溫泉英文指南

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Beitou is Taiwan’s premier hot Spring area (北投溫泉). Originally built by the Japanese on natural hot spring water flowing down from Yangmingshan, this area is now springing with hot spring baths, hotels, museums, hikes, restaurants, and more. It is one of the best day trips near Taipei. In this guide, we will tell you how…

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…

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

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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…

Why Taiwan is Better than Thailand (為什麼台灣勝過泰國)
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Why Taiwan is Better than Thailand (為什麼台灣勝過泰國)

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Some people out there may think that Taiwan and Thailand are the same country. However, one of these countries is clearly better than the other one. To help you understand why Taiwan is better than Thailand, we have laid out the key differences that you need to know here. I have made Taiwan my permanent…

Taichung Travel Guide 台中旅遊懶人包, Discover Central Taiwan’s Hidden Secrets
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Taichung Travel Guide 台中旅遊懶人包, Discover Central Taiwan’s Hidden Secrets

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Taichung is the second largest city in Taiwan and includes a vibrant city, delicious food, an amazing coastline, and dazzling mountains. In addition, Taichung’s central location in Taiwan makes it easy to visit other nearby countries. In this blog, we will show you some of the most worthwhile sites to see on your next trip…

Changhua Travel Guide, Fall in Love with Taiwan’s Historical Central County 彰化懒人包
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Changhua Travel Guide, Fall in Love with Taiwan’s Historical Central County 彰化懒人包

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For you expats or foreigners who have never left Taipei, Changhua is a large mostly rural county in central Taiwan. For years I myself never visited, because I didn’t know what was there and had no reason to go. It turns out there are quite a few attractions here in this secret paradise.Below I will…

Museum of World Religions 世界宗教博物館, Understand the World’s Major Beliefs
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Museum of World Religions 世界宗教博物館, Understand the World’s Major Beliefs

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The Museum of World Religions in Yonghe, New Taipei celebrates religious traditions and artifacts from all over the globe. It includes a permanent exhibit of world religions, as well as changing spiritual exhibits, which help to foster understanding among world cultures and religions. Overall it is a fun and educational journey for the whole family….

Pingtung Travel Guide, Explore Taiwan’s Sunniest County 屏東旅遊懶人包
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Pingtung Travel Guide, Explore Taiwan’s Sunniest County 屏東旅遊懶人包

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Pingtung is Taiwan’s southernmost county and includes the best beaches, sunshine, the best outer island, some of the best mountains, rivers, and waterfalls, the most sunshine, as well as interesting historical and cultural sites. It should definitely be on your list on your next visit to Taiwan.  🏖️ Planning your trip to Pingtung? ☀️ Here…

Lotus Pond Travel Guide 蓮池潭, Kaohsiung’s Scenic Temple Area
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Lotus Pond Travel Guide 蓮池潭, Kaohsiung’s Scenic Temple Area

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The Lotus Pond in Zuoying District of Kaohsiung is one of the most beautiful scenic areas in Taiwan. Much of the lake is full of traditional Chinese temples, gardens, and architecture. Because of its size, it cannot be properly appreciated by only going there for one afternoon; there are simply too many things to see…

Taiwan Festivals Guide, A Monthly Guide to the Best Festivals and Traditions 台灣節日指南
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Taiwan Festivals Guide, A Monthly Guide to the Best Festivals and Traditions 台灣節日指南

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Throughout the year, Taiwan is full of festivals and holidays. Besides the three major festivals and National Holidays when people are off from school and work, there are also many smaller religious festivals and events throughout the year. In this guide, we will provide a month-by-month breakdown of the major festivals and holidays in Taiwan….

Nantou Travel Guide, Taiwan’s Most Stunning Mountain Getaway 南投縣懶人包
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Nantou Travel Guide, Taiwan’s Most Stunning Mountain Getaway 南投縣懶人包

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Nantou lies at the heart of Taiwan and is its only landlocked county. It is known for its rugged natural landscapes and mountains, and includes the highest mountain in East Asia. If you come to Taiwan, you should definitely pass through this place and stop by some of the sights we will mention below. 🛥️…

Travel Guide to Hsinchu 新竹懶人包, Taiwan’s Charming Tech Hub
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Travel Guide to Hsinchu 新竹懶人包, Taiwan’s Charming Tech Hub

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Hsinchu, Taiwan, combines technological innovation with rich history, Hakka culture, and natural beauty. It has numerous old streets, preserved Japanese-era and Qing-era buildings, zoos, mountains, lakes, rivers, beaches, and much more to explore. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Taiwan. 🏯 Planning your trip to Hsinchu? 🪁 Here are some…

Puji Temple 普濟寺, A Journey Through Time in Beitou’s Buddhist Legacy
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Puji Temple 普濟寺, A Journey Through Time in Beitou’s Buddhist Legacy

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Puji Temple (普濟寺 aka Lingquan Mountain Puji Temple 靈泉山普濟寺 or Tiezhenyuan, 鐵真院) is a Buddhist temple in Beitou, dating back to the Japanese era of Taiwan. It is one of the most well-preserved temples, dating back to the Japanese era, and is definitely worth a stop if you visit Beitou. 🏯 Planning your trip to…