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Travel Guide to Kaohsiung: Southern Taiwan’s Most Vibrant City 高雄旅遊懶人包

Byforeignersintw January 10, 2025June 19, 2025

Kaohsiung is our favorite city in Taiwan. It has beaches close to the city center, mountains, art spaces, museums, temples, and more. People often don’t realize that Kaohsiung has a lot to offer to tourists. Many of the places down south aren’t represented as well in English as other sites in Taipei, which is why we…

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

Byforeignersintw January 8, 2025June 19, 2025

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…

Travel Guide to Hsinchu 新竹懶人包: Taiwan’s Charming Tech Hub

Byforeignersintw January 1, 2025November 6, 2025

Hsinchu, Taiwan, combines technological innovation with rich history, Hakka culture, and natural beauty. It has numerous old streets, preserved Japanese-era and Qing-era buildings, zoos, mountains, lakes, rivers, beaches, and much more to explore. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Taiwan. 🏯 Planning your trip to Hsinchu? 🪁 Here are some…

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

Byforeignersintw January 1, 2025June 19, 2025

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 2025 Beitou Hot Springs Guide: Soak Like Royalty 北投溫泉英文指南

Byforeignersintw January 1, 2025May 8, 2025

Beitou is Taiwan’s premier 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…

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

Byforeignersintw January 1, 2025June 19, 2025

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…

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

Byforeignersintw November 6, 2024June 19, 2025

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

Byforeignersintw November 4, 2024June 19, 2025

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…