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…

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…

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…

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. History of Hsinchu: After the settlement of the area by…

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…

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…

The Complete 2025 Beitou Hot Springs Guide: Soak Like Royalty 北投溫泉英文指南
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The Complete 2025 Beitou Hot Springs Guide: Soak Like Royalty 北投溫泉英文指南

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Beitou is Taiwan’s Premiere 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…

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…

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….

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.