Orchid Island (Lanyu) 蘭嶼 – Taiwan’s Best Indigenous Cultural Experience
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Orchid Island (Lanyu) 蘭嶼 – Taiwan’s Best Indigenous Cultural Experience

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Orchid Island (not to be confused with the Fijian Island of the same name), known in the local Tao language as Ponso No Tao (Island of the people), and in Chinese as Lanyu (蘭嶼) is a secret indigenous people’s paradise off the southeastern coast of Taiwan. It is different than any other place in Taiwan…

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…

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…