Matsu Islands 2025 Travel Guide 馬祖列島懶人包, More than Just Mazu
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Matsu Islands 2025 Travel Guide 馬祖列島懶人包, More than Just Mazu

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Matsu is a fun getaway just 45 minutes by plane from Taipei. Here you can find traditional stone villages, bioluminescent “blue tears,” wild sika deer, military museums, the world’s largest Mazu statue, a variety of local food, and much more to explore. In this blog, we will share with you some of the major sights…

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

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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…

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…

Shokolake Country House Chocolate Factory 巧克力雲莊
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Shokolake Country House Chocolate Factory 巧克力雲莊

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Shokolake Chocolate Factory (aka Shokolate Country House) is a tourist factory, museum, and resort in rural Miaoli, Taiwan. Here you can taste all kinds of chocolate, enjoy gardens, cherry blossoms, and beautiful scenery, try out DIY activities, and more. It is a fun experience for the whole family. 🏯 Planning your trip to Miaoli? ☀️…

2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival Guide 台灣元宵節指南, A Complete List of Events in Taiwan
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2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival Guide 台灣元宵節指南, A Complete List of Events in Taiwan

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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…

Leofoo Village 六福村, Taiwan’s Disneyland
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Leofoo Village 六福村, Taiwan’s Disneyland

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Leofoo Village is perhaps the best amusement park in Taiwan. Here you can find lots of different kinds of intense roller coasters, and there is also a large outdoor zoo with a safari-like experience. In addition, there is also a large water park, live performances, kiddie rides, games, restaurants, and more. It is like Taiwan’s…

Ita Thao Old Street 伊達邵老街
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Ita Thao Old Street 伊達邵老街

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Ita Thao Old Street (伊達邵老街) is the best place for eating and shopping at Sun Moon Lake. The street includes endless shops and restaurants, with many indigenous Thao themes. At the end of the Old Street, you can find Ita Thao Pier, which includes Ferry rides, SUP and paddle boat experiences, bike rentals, and a…

Ita Thao Wharf 伊達邵碼頭
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Ita Thao Wharf 伊達邵碼頭

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Ita Thao Wharf (aka Ita Thao Pier 伊達邵碼頭) is the best place for water sports and cycling at Sun Moon Lake. Here you can find Ferry rides, SUP and paddle boat experiences, bike rentals, and a bike path that goes to the Statue of Nine Frogs. There is also an Old Street with endless snacks…

Xitou Monster Village 溪頭妖怪村
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Xitou Monster Village 溪頭妖怪村

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Xitou Monster Village is a Japanese monster-folklore-themed village in the mountains of Nantou, in front of Xitou Nature Education Area. Here you can find lots of restaurants, hotels, and Japanese monster-themed structures. It is almost like a trip to Japan without leaving Taiwan. 🛥️ Planning your trip to Nantou? ⛰️ Here are some top travel…

Lushan Hot Springs 廬山溫泉, Discover Taiwan’s Post-Apocalyptic Wonderland
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Lushan Hot Springs 廬山溫泉, Discover Taiwan’s Post-Apocalyptic Wonderland

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Lushan was definitely one of the coolest places I have ever visited in Taiwan. It has nature, bridges, rivers, hot springs, food, an old street, aboriginal culture, an abandoned ghost town, and proof of nature’s destructive forces at work. Lushan Hot Spring Area is so interesting and awesome. Because it has officially been evacuated per…

Popsmile Popcorn Tourist Factory 卡滋爆米花觀光工廠: The Best Popcorn Experience in Asia
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Popsmile Popcorn Tourist Factory 卡滋爆米花觀光工廠: The Best Popcorn Experience in Asia

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Katz (or Kazi) Popsmile Popcorn Tourist Factory 卡滋爆米花觀光工廠 is the only tourist popcorn factory in Asia, and offers DIY tours in Bali District of New Taipei. Visitors are invited to try out many different popcorn flavors, make their own popcorn and DIY treats, and learn more about the history of popcorn making in Taiwan. Overall…

Willie’s Deli (G&G威利熟食店): The Best Store for Expats in Taipei
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Willie’s Deli (G&G威利熟食店): The Best Store for Expats in Taipei

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Willie’s Deli is an American-style deli and grocery store in Tianmu, Beitou District, Taipei City. The deli sells American-style beef and pork sandwiches, and the store often sells imported products from the USA and Europe that are much sought-after by foreigners in Taiwan. If you are missing products from the USA or Europe, then this…

Beitou Museum 北投文物館, Dive into the History and Culture of Beitou
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Beitou Museum 北投文物館, Dive into the History and Culture of Beitou

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The Beitou Museum (aka Taiwan Folk Art Museum 北投文物館) is a former Japanese-era Hot Spring hotel that has now been turned into a museum and art exhibition space in Beitou District of Taipei. The building also includes restaurants and great views of Beitou. It is a great place to enjoy the history and culture of…

Taiwan Blogroll, Top English Blogs to Follow for All Things Taiwan
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Taiwan Blogroll, Top English Blogs to Follow for All Things Taiwan

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Here is a list of other Taiwan blogs that we think are of note, and we try to keep them updated as best we can. Websites that are no longer online will be deleted. If you feel that you should be on this list, please let us know. Travel and General Interest: Taiwan Travel Blog:…

Enjoy Some of the Best Hakka Cuisine at Hakka Kitchen
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Enjoy Some of the Best Hakka Cuisine at Hakka Kitchen

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Hakka Kitchen (廚房客家美食) is a traditional Hakka Chinese restaurant inside a more commercial district of Zhongshan district, on an alley with many other food options near Nanjing Fuxing MRT Station on the Green Line. The defining feature of the restaurant is the giant photo of Jensen Huang, apparently the most important person to ever eat…

May Snow Hakka: Savor the Best of Hakka Cooking
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May Snow Hakka: Savor the Best of Hakka Cooking

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May Hakka Snow Hakka Food (五月雪-客家私房珍釀) restaurant is a Michelin-star-rated traditional restaurant in Xinyi District of Taipei City. Popular dishes here include salt chicken, braised pork, cuttlefish, and more. It is definitely worth a trip if you are in Taipei. 🏯 Planning your trip to Taipei? 🏮 Here are some top travel tips for you:…