Taiwan gets a lot of rain, oftentimes torrential rain during the spring and summer months. This means that erosion and landslides happen quite often. In this blog, I would like to share some photos of recent landslides near my home in Nangang District of Taipei. 🏯 Planning your trip to Taipei? 🏮 Here are some…
Wanshan Petroglyphs Park in Maolin District of Kaohsiung displays replicas of the earliest known rock carvings in Taiwan, dating back over 4,000 years. However, the real ones require a three-day trek into the mountains with three different permits, so it’s easier to just come to this park in Maolin and enjoy copies of the carvings….
The Jiji Railway Line is a former freight and logging railway built during the Japanese colonial era that has now been converted into a tourist railway. Popular stops along the line include Jiji, Shuili, and Checheng, but there are many hidden gems along the way. It is definitely worth a trip while you are in…
Checheng is the last stop along the Jiji Railway Line in Nantou, and includes a large old street and shopping area, including restored historical Japanese buildings, hearkening back to the historical importance of the town as a logging hub. Here you can find museums, snacks, and beautiful scenery. It is definitely worth a stop. 🛥️…
