Maolin Travel Guide 茂林旅游懶人包, Our Favorite Place in Taiwan
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Maolin Travel Guide 茂林旅游懶人包, Our Favorite Place in Taiwan

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Maolin District of Kaohsiung City is an amazing outdoor paradise and my favorite place in Taiwan. In this mountainous district of Kaohsiung, you can find waterfalls, streams, hot springs, butterflies, aboriginal culture, and great views, all by the roadside! Popular activities include swimming, hot spring bathing, river tracing, camping, and hiking.  Please note I have also finished…

Little Great Wall Boardwalk Trail (Dragon Head Mountain) 茂林小長城木棧步道 (龍頭山)
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Little Great Wall Boardwalk Trail (Dragon Head Mountain) 茂林小長城木棧步道 (龍頭山)

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Dragon’s Head Mountain is a sloping ridge that goes around Duona Bridge and looks like a sleeping dragon. This trail is also known as “The Small Great Wall” (小長城) because of its resemblance to hiking the Great Wall of China, as the trail is built along the top of a mountain ridge. Don’t miss out…

Ghost Axe Canyon 鬼斧神宮
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Ghost Axe Canyon 鬼斧神宮

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Ghost Axe Canyon (aka Duona Line of Sky 多納一線天) is a beautiful slot canyon in Maolin District of Kaohsiung, near Duona Village. Here you can find a beautiful carved canyon, pristine pools, and amazing waterfalls. Overall, it is an amazing canyoneering/river tracing experience. 🏖️ Planning your trip to Kaohsiung? 🐒 Here are some top travel…

Meiyagu Waterfall 美雅谷瀑布
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Meiyagu Waterfall 美雅谷瀑布

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Meiyagu Waterfall in Maolin District of Kaohsiung is an impressive waterfall over 70 meters high. There used to be an easy trail to the falls that was wiped out during Typhoon Marokot. Now it requires a gnarly hike up this ravine, but it is still a relatively quick hike. 🏖️ Planning your trip to Kaohsiung?…

Green Island 綠島, The Best Place for Diving in Taiwan
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Green Island 綠島, The Best Place for Diving in Taiwan

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Green Island is a paradise off the southeastern coast of Taiwan. Once a prison for political enemies of the KMT, it is now a tourist hot spot. It is one of the best places to snorkel and dive in Taiwan, one of only three saltwater hot springs in the world, and it also includes amazing volcanic…

Red-roofed gazebo on a grassy hill overlooking a dense forest with a distant city skyline and power lines in the foreground.
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Tuku Peak 土庫岳

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Tuku Peak is a scenic and beautiful hike in Taipei City, offering a panoramic view of East Taipei as part of the Gengliao Historic Trail. It is one of Taiwan’s lesser 100 peaks, and at 389 meters, it is the highest point in the Nangang District of Taipei City. Usually, the grass at the top…

Xizhi Dajianshan 汐止大尖山
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Xizhi Dajianshan 汐止大尖山

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Xizhi’s Dajianshan is a scenic and beautiful hike in New Taipei City, offering a panoramic view of East Taipei and Keelung. The hike is relatively easy, and there are many scenic spots along the trail to soak in some amazing views. You can also check out nearby temples and Xiufeng Waterfall. 🏯 Planning your trip…

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

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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.

The Ultimate Travel Guide to Pingxi and Shifen 平溪懶人包
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The Ultimate Travel Guide to Pingxi and Shifen 平溪懶人包

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Pingxi District of New Taipei has some of the most popular attractions in Northern Taiwan. With a total of 7 stations along the Pingxi Railway Line (plus 2 if you count Ruifang and Houtong), there are endless places to explore, eat, hike, and enjoy Taiwan’s history, culture, and natural beauty all in one place.  🏯…

Battleship Rock 軍艦岩
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Battleship Rock 軍艦岩

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Battleship Rock is a small hike in Beitou with a rock shaped like its name on top. From here, you can enjoy great views of Taipei and Beitou. This trail has also become popular with mountain bikers. It is definitely worth checking out the next time you are in the area. 🏯 Planning your trip…

Jiantanshan 劍潭山
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Jiantanshan 劍潭山

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Jiantanshan is perhaps the most scenic and beautiful hike in Taipei City, offering a panoramic view of the entire city from Shilin and Zhongshan Districts of Taipei. Here you can see Songshan Airport, downtown Xinyi, the 101, the Yuanshan Hotel, and north along the Tamsui River. The hike is relatively easy, and there are many…

Ultimate Taroko National Park Travel Guide, Explore the Deepest Marble Gorge on Earth 太魯閣國家公園懶人包
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Ultimate Taroko National Park Travel Guide, Explore the Deepest Marble Gorge on Earth 太魯閣國家公園懶人包

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If you only have a few days in Taiwan and you want to go somewhere outside of Taipei, you should definitely go to Taroko National Park. On an island full of mountains, rainforests, beaches, and abounding natural beauty, Taroko might just take the top spot as the most beautiful scenic area in Taiwan.  Taroko National…

Taroko Gorge Travel Guide (太魯閣), Taiwan’s Most Breathtaking Geological Feature
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Taroko Gorge Travel Guide (太魯閣), Taiwan’s Most Breathtaking Geological Feature

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If you only have a few days in Taiwan and you want to go somewhere outside of Taipei, you should definitely go to Taroko Gorge. On an island full of mountains, rainforests, beaches, and abounding natural beauty, Taroko Gorge might just take the top spot as the most beautiful scenic area in Taiwan.  Taroko National…

Shitoushan (Lion Head Mountain) 獅頭山
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Shitoushan (Lion Head Mountain) 獅頭山

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Shitoushan in Miaoli is a popular hiking destination near Nanzhuang Old Street, one of Taiwan’s lesser 100 peaks, and has one of the highest concentrations of temples for any hiking trail in Taiwan. Here you can get away from it all and be swept up in the rugged beauty of Taiwan’s central foothills. It is…

Monkey Mountain (Shoushan) 壽山, Taiwan’s Best Monkey-Spotting Location
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Monkey Mountain (Shoushan) 壽山, Taiwan’s Best Monkey-Spotting Location

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Monkey Mountain (officially Shoushan, aka Chaishan 柴山 and other names) in Gushan District of Kaohsiung City, is one of the most easily accessible trails in Kaohsiung with perhaps also the best views of the city. You are sure to see wild monkeys here. It should be on the top of your list of places to visit in…

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

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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…

Camping in Taiwan Guide: Everything you Need to Know 在台灣露營常見問題
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Camping in Taiwan Guide: Everything you Need to Know 在台灣露營常見問題

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Camping is a great way to enjoy Taiwan while saving money. With two-thirds of the island covered in mountains, Taiwan has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. One of the best ways to experience the natural beauty of Taiwan is via camping. Below is a very basic level FAQ on camping in…

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

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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,…

Travel Guide to Yilan 宜蘭懶人包, Beaches, Mountains, Hot Springs, and more
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Travel Guide to Yilan 宜蘭懶人包, Beaches, Mountains, Hot Springs, and more

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Yilan is a gem on Taiwan’s northeast coast. It has rugged mountains, waterfalls, a flat coastal plain, a volcanic island, hot springs, and some of the best beaches in Taiwan. In addition, you can find night markets, seafood markets, museums, and much more to explore here. It is definitely worth a stop on your next…

Taipei City Hiking Guide, The Best Hikes in Taipei 台灣爬山指南
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Taipei City Hiking Guide, The Best Hikes in Taipei 台灣爬山指南

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Taipei is full of amazing and beautiful hikes, many of which are easily accessible from the city center via public transportation. The mountains and hills around the Taipei Basin provide amazing views, interesting geological features, and a great way to connect with nature. In this blog, we will list the best hikes we know of…

Taipingshan Travel Guide 太平山, Discover Yilan’s Amazing Mountain Scenery
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Taipingshan Travel Guide 太平山, Discover Yilan’s Amazing Mountain Scenery

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Taipingshan (aka Taipingshan National Forest Recreational Area 太平山國家森林游樂區) is a magical mountain paradise in Datong Township of Yilan County in Taiwan. It has an old Japanese-era logging railroad track which has mostly been abandoned, but part of it has been restored with a working train. In addition, there are hot springs, Taiwan’s largest alpine lake,…

Yangmingshan National Park 陽明山懶人包, Your Complete Travel Guide
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Yangmingshan National Park 陽明山懶人包, Your Complete Travel Guide

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Yangmingshan National Park is a mountainous area in Taipei and New Taipei, known for its volcanic activity, hiking trails, wildlife, waterfalls, hot springs, and sulfur vents. It is definitely worth a stop on your trip to Taipei.  ⛰️ Planning your trip to Yangmingshan? 🥾 Here are some top travel tips for you: Best time to visit: All…

Hualien Travel Guide 花蓮懶人包, The Most Beautiful Part of Taiwan
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Hualien Travel Guide 花蓮懶人包, The Most Beautiful Part of Taiwan

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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…

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…