Taiwan’s Outer Islands (台灣外島之旅游指南) – Guide to the Best Island Vacation Spots
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Taiwan’s Outer Islands (台灣外島之旅游指南) – Guide to the Best Island Vacation Spots

Taiwan’s outer islands are some of the most beautiful and scenic places in the whole country, and each of them can be considered a secret paradise. You can find the best beaches, snorkeling, and diving on these islands. You can also find rich and important historical sites here. Transportation may be difficult, but you will…

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

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…

The Complete 2024 Beitou Hot Springs Guide: Soak Like Royalty 北投溫泉英文指南
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The Complete 2024 Beitou Hot Springs Guide: Soak Like Royalty 北投溫泉英文指南

Beitou is Taiwan’s Premiere Hot Spring area (北投溫泉). Originally built by the Japanese on natural hot spring water flowing down from Yangmingshan, this area is now springing with hot spring baths, hotels, museums, hikes, restaurants, and more. It is one of the best day trips near Taipei. In this guide, we will tell you how…

Beitou Park 北投公園 – Discover Beitou’s Rich Japanese Hot Spring History
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Beitou Park 北投公園 – Discover Beitou’s Rich Japanese Hot Spring History

Beitou Park is a large park near Xinbeitou MRT Station with a hot spring river running through it. It is a nice place to enjoy natural scenery inside the bustling Beitou hot springs district. The park is also full of history, dating back to the Japanese area, and there are many interesting sites within the…

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

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 admission is free. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Beitou.