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

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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….

Wushe Reservoir 霧社水庫
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Wushe Reservoir 霧社水庫

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Wushe Reservoir, also known as Wanda Reservoir or Bihu, is formed by the Wushe Dam along the Wushe Creek in Ren’ai Township of Nantou County. The main function of the reservoir is to provide hydroelectric power. The area is a beautiful scenic location that is well worth a visit. 🛥️ Planning your trip to Nantou?…

Wushe Incident Memorial Park 霧社事件紀念公園
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Wushe Incident Memorial Park 霧社事件紀念公園

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The Wushe Incident (aka Mushe Incident or Wushe Rebellion) was one of the largest uprisings against the Japanese during their colonial control over Taiwan, as well as one of the last major uprisings. As part of the rebellion, 134 Japanese were killed, and 354 Seediq Indigenous people were killed in retaliation, which all took place…

Ruifang Bat Cave 瑞芳蝙蝠洞, Formerly the Largest Bat Cave in East Asia
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Ruifang Bat Cave 瑞芳蝙蝠洞, Formerly the Largest Bat Cave in East Asia

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Bat Cave (Bianfudong) is a large cave along the northern coast in Ruifang District of New Taipei. It was once the largest breeding spot for bats in East Asia. We did not see bats or Batman here; however, it is still a cool spot to visit along the north coast. Nearby are also great spots…

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…

Remembering Typhoon Podul 楊柳颱風 (2025)
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Remembering Typhoon Podul 楊柳颱風 (2025)

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Typhoon Podul was the 11th tropical cyclone of the 2025 Pacific Typhoon Season. It made landfall in Taiwan and China, before dissipating over the Chinese Mainland. This was a classic Taiwan Typhoon, moving from East to West very quickly, and the strongest Typhoon of the 2025 season so far. In this blog, we will share…

Remembering Typhoon Danas 丹妮絲颱風 (2025)
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Remembering Typhoon Danas 丹妮絲颱風 (2025)

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Typhoon Danas was the first named typhoon of the 2025 Pacific Typhoon Season. It made landfall in Taiwan and China before dissipating over southeast China. This typhoon had a rare track that impacted the west coast of Taiwan, and is the first recorded Typhoon to make landfall in Chiayi County. In this blog, we will…

The 2024 Taiwan Typhoon Season
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The 2024 Taiwan Typhoon Season

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From 2020 to 2022, Taiwan had a dearth of powerful Typhoons, a phenomenon some would call Taiwan’s Typhoon Iron Dome. However, the Iron dome was broken by two powerful Typhoon landfalls in 2023, and during Taiwan’s historic 2024 Typhoon Season, the iron dome was completely demolished. 2024 was historic in many ways, such as the…

Remembering Typhoon Usagi (天兔) (2024)
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Remembering Typhoon Usagi (天兔) (2024)

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Typhoon Usagi was the 25th tropical cyclone of the 2024 Pacific Typhoon Season. It made landfall in the Philippines and dumped rain onto Southern Taiwan before dissipating into oblivion. For the first time in recorded history, four tropical cyclones simultaneously existed in the Western Pacific during the month of November. In this blog, we will…

Ketagalan Culture Center 凱達格蘭文化館, Learn More about Taiwan’s Indigenous Cultures
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Ketagalan Culture Center 凱達格蘭文化館, Learn More about Taiwan’s Indigenous Cultures

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The Ketagalan Culture Center is an exhibition hall located in the Beitou District of Taipei City. The museum promotes indigenous culture through various exhibitions and events, and includes a library. The best part is that admission is free. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Beitou. 🏯 Planning your trip to…

Penghu Moses Parting Sea 澎湖摩西分海, A Natural Wonder of Biblical Proportions
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Penghu Moses Parting Sea 澎湖摩西分海, A Natural Wonder of Biblical Proportions

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The “Moses Parting Sea” in Penghu is a 50-meter-long gravel path connecting the main island of Penghu to Chi Islet during low tide. This phenomenon has been likened to Moses parting the Red Sea in the Bible and has become one of Penghu’s major tourist attractions. It is definitely a must-visit if you come to…

Fongguei Cave 風櫃洞, Explore Penghu’s Whistling Seaside Wonder
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Fongguei Cave 風櫃洞, Explore Penghu’s Whistling Seaside Wonder

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Fenggui Cave in Pengu is a basalt column sea cave named because of the whistling sound it makes as the wind passes by. Here there has also been a tower erected so that visitors can enjoy 360-degree views of the sea cave and nearby coastline. It is definitely a must-visit if you come to Penghu….

Aimen Beach and Lintou Park 澎湖隘門沙灘及林投公園, Penghu’s Most Beautiful Oceanside Park
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Aimen Beach and Lintou Park 澎湖隘門沙灘及林投公園, Penghu’s Most Beautiful Oceanside Park

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Aimen Beach is the longest beach in Penghu and may be the most popular beach in Penghu for water activities (澎湖隘門沙灘及林投公園). Popular activities include jet skiing, surfing, windsurfing, and snorkeling. The beautiful golden sand and clear blue waters are also great places for taking photos. In addition, Lintou Forest Park next to the beach is…

Penghu Shanshui Beach 澎湖山水沙灘, The Best Beach in Penghu
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Penghu Shanshui Beach 澎湖山水沙灘, The Best Beach in Penghu

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Shanshui Beach is the best beach in Penghu. The sand is white, the waves are big, and the water is clear and warm. Popular activities here include snorkeling, swimming, surfing, and SUPing. It is a great beach destination if you come to Penghu. ☀️ Planning your trip to Penghu? 🏄 Here are some top travel tips…

Remembering Typhoon Krathon (山陀兒) – 2024
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Remembering Typhoon Krathon (山陀兒) – 2024

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Typhoon Krathon was the first Typhoon to make landfall in western Taiwan in over 38 years. So far it has caused at least two deaths in Taiwan, injured hundreds, dumped over a meter of rain in the mountains of Taitung, and caused work and school to close for four days in some areas. In this…

Remembering Morakot (2009) – Taiwan’s Deadliest Typhoon in History 紀念莫拉克颱風
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Remembering Morakot (2009) – Taiwan’s Deadliest Typhoon in History 紀念莫拉克颱風

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With over 677 people killed in Taiwan, Typhoon Morakot (also known as the 88 Flood 八八水災) was the most deadly Typhoon ever to hit Taiwan in recorded history. It also broke records for the highest rainfall of any Typhoon in Taiwan’s history, a total of over 3 meters of rain (3060 mm in Alishan), with…