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The Ultimate Travel Guide to Taipei 臺北旅遊指南

Byforeignersintw April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

Are you wondering what to do, see, and eat during your trip to Taipei? We have all the answers here in this ultimate travel guide. From the abundant food options, night markets, historical sights, mountains, and natural beauty of the area, there are endless activities and sights to enjoy for any amount of time. About…

Kenting Street Night Market – Complete Guide to Beach-side Snacks 墾丁大街夜市

Byforeignersintw April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

Located right next to the beach is Kenting Street, a great night market for snacking and tourist-oriented shopping. It is the main street in Kenting, and at night both sides come alive to become a tourist night market in Taiwan. It may be the purest tourist night market in Taiwan, with most visitors coming from…

Children and Parent’s Travel Guide to Taipei 小孩及家長台北旅遊指南

Byforeignersintw April 23, 2025April 29, 2025

Taipei is full of fun places and activities for kids. In the past few years, more and more fun parks, restaurants, museums, and theme parks have opened. In this blog, we will show you some of the most fun activities and places around Taipei that are enjoyable for kids. 🏯 Planning your trip to Taipei?…

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

Byforeignersintw March 27, 2025March 27, 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,…

Dihua Street and Dadaocheng – Taipei’s Amazing Historical Hipster Paradise 迪化街及大稻埕

Byforeignersintw March 21, 2025April 29, 2025

Dihua Street is Taipei’s largest and oldest historic street, featuring an array of ancient buildings, traditional shops, art spaces, and restaurants. The street has a compelling history, dating back to a flourishing Chinese settlement in the mid-1800s. Key attractions include the Xiahai City God Temple, numerous traditional shops, and museums. It’s easily accessible via MRT…

Jiufen Old Street – Taiwan’s Amazing Mountainside Village 九份老街

Byforeignersintw March 20, 2025April 29, 2025

Jiufen, located in the Ruifang District of New Taipei City, is a charming hillside town known for its vibrant old street, which many consider the best in Taiwan. Visitors can wander through narrow alleys filled with classic Taiwanese snacks, steep stairways, and historic buildings. From nearly every spot in town, you’ll find sweeping panoramas of…

Shifen Waterfall and Old Street Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

Byforeignersintw March 19, 2025April 29, 2025

Shifen Waterfall, Taiwan’s widest waterfall, is a must-visit scenic spot near Shifen Train Station. Surrounded by restaurants and gardens, it offers stunning views. Shifen Old Street is renowned for sky lanterns and local cuisine, but the practice poses environmental concerns. The area’s history and rich tourism have evolved from its coal mining past.

Ultimate Guide to Taipei’s Old Streets 台北老街指南

Byforeignersintw March 12, 2025April 29, 2025

Taipei has some amazing old streets that you are waiting to discover. Each one of the old streets around Taipei has a special story to tell that can help you understand more about Taiwan’s History and Culture. In this guide, we will introduce the most popular old streets in Taipei, as well as some that…

The Ultimate Guide to Taipei’s Night Markets 臺北夜市指南

Byforeignersintw March 12, 2025April 29, 2025

Taipei is full of vibrant night markets that will make your mouth water. With this guide, you can eat your way through Taipei’s best night markets. Sometimes one night market is not enough, so why not visit them all? Below we have presented some of the best Night Markets that we know of around Taipei….

Taoyuan Travel Guide – More Than Just an Airport City 桃園旅游懶人包

Byforeignersintw February 25, 2025April 23, 2025

Taoyuan is a large, bustling city in northern Taiwan, known for having Taiwan’s largest airport. But Taoyuan also has hidden treasures such as one of the best historical old streets in Taiwan, interesting cultural sites, amazing seafood markets, and mountain areas to explore. 🏯 Planning your trip to Taoyuan? ✈️ Here are some top travel…

Miaoli Travel Guide – Discover this Amazing Mountainous Backwater 苗栗旅遊懶人包

Byforeignersintw February 18, 2025February 18, 2025

For you expats or foreigners who have never left Taipei, Miaoli is a large rural county in central Taiwan. From the ocean to hills, to mountains, and more mountains, Miaoli is an outdoor paradise. There are also many interesting cultural and historical sites here. Below I will list out some of the best places in…

Taiwan’s Northern Coast Travel Guide – Discover a Beautiful and Amazing Coastline 台灣北海岸懶人包

Byforeignersintw February 5, 2025April 29, 2025

The North Coast of Taiwan is a beautiful area with endless sights to explore. Taiwan’s northern coast is an amazing area with unique geology and rocks, lots of sandy beaches, amazing mountain views and hikes, old streets, night markets, historical sites, and much more to discover. Don’t not come here. 🏯 Planning your trip to…

Sun Moon Lake Travel Guide – Taiwan’s Most Beautiful Lake 日月潭旅游指南

Byforeignersintw February 5, 2025February 13, 2025

Sun Moon Lake is a beautiful scenic area in Taiwan and a popular tourist destination. Besides the lakeside scenery, one can also enjoy boat rides, Taiwanese street food, gift shops, temples, a gondola, an Aborigine theme park, and more. It is a must-see destination for anyone who is coming on vacation in Taiwan. Here is…

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

Byforeignersintw February 5, 2025February 14, 2025

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 at some of the sights we will mention below….

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

Byforeignersintw February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

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…

Taitung Travel Guide – Top Things to Do in Taiwan’s Outdoor Tourism Paradise 台東懶人包

Byforeignersintw February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

Taitung has some of the most beautiful scenery in Taiwan, two amazing offshore islands, a striking coastline, deep mountains, and most of all it is bursting with unique aboriginal culture, with Indigenous people making up over one-third of the population. It is an unmissable stop on your next trip to Taiwan. Here we have compiled…

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

Byforeignersintw January 21, 2025January 21, 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…

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

Byforeignersintw January 20, 2025June 4, 2025

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….

2025 Taiwan Lantern Festival Guide 台灣元宵節指南 – A Complete List of Events in Taiwan

Byforeignersintw January 17, 2025February 8, 2025

The Lantern Festival in Taiwan is an exciting time when many cities and counties in Taiwan put on colorful displays of lanterns for visitors to enjoy. There are usually lanterns in all the big cities including Taipei, Hsinchu, Taichung, and Kaohsiung. In this guide, we will share how Taiwan celebrates the Lantern Festival and how…

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Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) in Taiwan – How it’s Celebrated and How You can Join in

Byforeignersintw January 16, 2025February 4, 2025

Lunar New Year (also known as Spring Festival or Chinese New Year) is the biggest holiday in Taiwan. It is like Christmas in the West and is a time of family togetherness and welcoming a new year. In this blog, we will let you know the customs and culture during the Lunar New Year in…

Guide to Toucheng 頭城懶人包 – Yilan’s Amazing Seaside Paradise

Byforeignersintw January 15, 2025February 26, 2025

Toucheng Township in Yilan is known for its amazing beaches, but there is much more to do here, such as visit Lanyang Museum, visit Turtle Island, enjoy seafood, traditional fishing harbors, recreational farms, hiking, cycling, surfing lessons, and much more. Here is a short guide to Toucheng, to let you know the variety of activities…

Qijin (Cijin) Island Travel Guide – Koahsiung’s Best Beach Destination 旗津懶人包

Byforeignersintw January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Qijin Island (aka Cijin Island or Chijin Island) has one of the most accessible sandy beaches in any urban area in Taiwan. Besides the nearly 10 Km stretch of sandy shores, the island also has an old street with tasty snacks, a seafood market, a lighthouse, an ancient fort, a star tunnel, a shell museum,…

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

Byforeignersintw January 10, 2025January 14, 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, 2025January 14, 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…

The Best Places to Eat Near Beitou Hot Springs 北投溫泉美食-英文指南

Byforeignersintw January 3, 2025January 9, 2025

Beitou is one of the best day trips near Taipei and a popular tourist location. As a result, many restaurants have opened in the area, especially around Xinbeitou MRT Station. In this guide, we will tell you how to enjoy food in this area like a local and eat your way through Beitou. Please note…