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Our Travel Guide to Wulai – Taipei’s Amazing Mountain Paradise (烏來旅遊指南)

Byforeignersintw April 17, 2025April 22, 2025

Wulai District of New Taipei includes some of Taiwan’s most amazing waterfalls, hot springs, aboriginal culture, an old street with snacks and restaurants, a gondola, a train, an amusement park, hiking trails, camp sites, wildlife, and endless mountain scenery to explore. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Taipei. 🏞️ Planning…

Taiwan’s East Rift Valley Travel Guide 花東縱谷旅遊指南 – The Most Beautiful Places in Taiwan

Byforeignersintw April 14, 2025April 14, 2025

Taiwan’s East Rift Valley has some of the most breathtaking scenery in Taiwan. It has towering mountains and vast tracts of flat rice fields. There are also amazing rivers, canyons, and waterfalls to explore. It is also home to Taiwan’s International Balloon Festival. There is something for everyone in this area of Taiwan. ⛰️ Planning…

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

Byforeignersintw March 27, 2025March 27, 2025

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,…

Taiwan Children’s Day Holiday Guide 台灣兒童節英文解説

Byforeignersintw March 6, 2025March 6, 2025

Children’s Day is an important public holiday in Taiwan when children’s rights are celebrated, and there are many child-related activities throughout Taiwan. In this blog, we will explain the history of the holiday, its significance, and how it is celebrated now in Taiwan. 🏯 Planning your trip to Taiwan? 🌊 Here are some top travel…

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

Byforeignersintw February 21, 2025February 21, 2025

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,…

Sun Moon Lake Travel Guide – Taiwan’s Most Beautiful Lake 日月潭旅游指南

Byforeignersintw February 5, 2025February 13, 2025

Sun Moon Lake is a beautiful scenic area in Taiwan and a popular tourist destination. Besides the lakeside scenery, one can also enjoy boat rides, Taiwanese street food, gift shops, temples, a gondola, an Aborigine theme park, and more. It is a must-see destination for anyone who is coming on vacation in Taiwan. Here is…

Nantou Travel Guide – Taiwan’s Most Stunning Mountain Getaway 南投縣懶人包

Byforeignersintw February 5, 2025February 14, 2025

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 at some of the sights we will mention below….

Chiayi Travel Guide – Best Places to Visit, Eat & Explore 嘉義懶人包

Byforeignersintw February 5, 2025February 13, 2025

Chiayi is a mostly rural county in south-central Taiwan. Despite its relatively small population compared to other counties in Taiwan, it has some of the most beautiful scenery, delicious local food, and interesting history. Come for Alishan, and stay for everything else you find along the way. Below I will list out some of the…

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

Byforeignersintw February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

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…

Pingtung Travel Guide – Explore Taiwan’s Sunniest County 屏東旅遊懶人包

Byforeignersintw January 23, 2025March 27, 2025

Pingtung is Taiwan’s southernmost county and includes the best beaches, sunshine, the best outer island, some of the best mountains, rivers, and waterfalls, the most sunshine, as well as interesting historical and cultural sites. It should definitely be on your list on your next visit to Taiwan. 🏖️ Planning your trip to Pingtung? ☀️ Here…