Wushe Incident Memorial Park 霧社事件紀念公園
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Wushe Incident Memorial Park 霧社事件紀念公園

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The Wushe Incident (aka Mushe Incident or Wushe Rebellion) was one of the largest uprisings against the Japanese during their colonial control over Taiwan, as well as one of the last major uprisings. As part of the rebellion, 134 Japanese were killed, and 354 Seediq Indigenous people were killed in retaliation, which all took place…

Chuping Archaeological Site 曲冰考古遺址
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Chuping Archaeological Site 曲冰考古遺址

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Chuping Archaeological Site is the only well-preserved highland prehistoric village site on the island of Taiwan. Although the site is now just an empty field, you can still see the artifacts that are stored at the Museum of History and Philology at Academia Sinica. In this blog, we will explore the physical site as well…

Lushan Hot Springs 廬山溫泉, Discover Taiwan’s Post-Apocalyptic Wonderland
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Lushan Hot Springs 廬山溫泉, Discover Taiwan’s Post-Apocalyptic Wonderland

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Lushan was definitely one of the coolest places I have ever visited in Taiwan. It has nature, bridges, rivers, hot springs, food, an old street, aboriginal culture, an abandoned ghost town, and proof of nature’s destructive forces at work. Lushan Hot Spring Area is so interesting and awesome. Because it has officially been evacuated per…

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

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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

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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…

Beitou Hot Spring Museum 北投溫泉博物館, Uncover Beitou’s Rich Japanese Legacy
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Beitou Hot Spring Museum 北投溫泉博物館, Uncover Beitou’s Rich Japanese Legacy

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Beitou’s Hot Spring Museum (北投溫泉博物館) was once the largest bathhouse in East Asia during the Japanese era, dating back to 1911. However, after its heyday, the bathhouse fell into disrepair. Now it has been renovated into a museum celebrating the hot spring history and culture in Beitou. It is a must-see if you visit Beitou….

Penghu Serpent Head Mountain (Shetoushan) 澎湖蛇頭山, Explore Ruins of the First Dutch Fort in Taiwan
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Penghu Serpent Head Mountain (Shetoushan) 澎湖蛇頭山, Explore Ruins of the First Dutch Fort in Taiwan

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Serpent Head Mountain is the highest point in Penghu and is one of Taiwan’s top 100 lesser peaks. It is also home to the first western fort built in Taiwan; this was the first spot where the Dutch established a trading post in Taiwan before colonizing the island. It also has a memorial to French…

Puji Temple 普濟寺, A Journey Through Time in Beitou’s Buddhist Legacy
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Puji Temple 普濟寺, A Journey Through Time in Beitou’s Buddhist Legacy

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Puji Temple (普濟寺 aka Lingquan Mountain Puji Temple 靈泉山普濟寺 or Tiezhenyuan, 鐵真院) is a Buddhist temple in Beitou, dating back to the Japanese era of Taiwan. It is one of the most well-preserved temples, dating back to the Japanese era, and is definitely worth a stop if you visit Beitou. 🏯 Planning your trip to…

Aimen Beach and Lintou Park 澎湖隘門沙灘及林投公園, Penghu’s Most Beautiful Oceanside Park
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Aimen Beach and Lintou Park 澎湖隘門沙灘及林投公園, Penghu’s Most Beautiful Oceanside Park

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Aimen Beach is the longest beach in Penghu and may be the most popular beach in Penghu for water activities (澎湖隘門沙灘及林投公園). Popular activities include jet skiing, surfing, windsurfing, and snorkeling. The beautiful golden sand and clear blue waters are also great places for taking photos. In addition, Lintou Forest Park next to the beach is…

Xinbeitou Historic Station 新北投車站, Explore Taiwan’s Railway Heritage Hidden Gem
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Xinbeitou Historic Station 新北投車站, Explore Taiwan’s Railway Heritage Hidden Gem

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Xinbeitou Historic Station (aka New Beitou Station 新北投車站) is an old train station originally built by the Japanese to bring tourists to the Beitou Hot Spring area. Now it has been restored into a museum and gift shop for visitors to enjoy. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Taipei. 🏯…

Beitou Public Library 北投綠色圖書館, Enjoy Taipei’s Most Beautiful Library
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Beitou Public Library 北投綠色圖書館, Enjoy Taipei’s Most Beautiful Library

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Beitou Public Library, also known as Beitou Green Library (北投綠色圖書館), is perhaps the most beautiful library in Taiwan. Built inside Beitou Park, it has great views of the park and includes high ceilings, large windows, and wooden floors and walls harking back to the Japanese era. It is definitely worth a stop on your next…

Beitou Museum 北投文物館, Dive into the History and Culture of Beitou
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Beitou Museum 北投文物館, Dive into the History and Culture of Beitou

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The Beitou Museum (aka Taiwan Folk Art Museum 北投文物館) is a former Japanese-era Hot Spring hotel that has now been turned into a museum and art exhibition space in Beitou District of Taipei. The building also includes restaurants and great views of Beitou. It is a great place to enjoy the history and culture of…