Maolin Travel Guide 茂林旅游懶人包, Our Favorite Place in Taiwan
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Maolin Travel Guide 茂林旅游懶人包, Our Favorite Place in Taiwan

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Maolin District of Kaohsiung City is an amazing outdoor paradise and my favorite place in Taiwan. In this mountainous district of Kaohsiung, you can find waterfalls, streams, hot springs, butterflies, aboriginal culture, and great views, all by the roadside! Popular activities include swimming, hot spring bathing, river tracing, camping, and hiking.  Please note I have also finished…

Little Great Wall Boardwalk Trail (Dragon Head Mountain) 茂林小長城木棧步道 (龍頭山)
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Little Great Wall Boardwalk Trail (Dragon Head Mountain) 茂林小長城木棧步道 (龍頭山)

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Dragon’s Head Mountain is a sloping ridge that goes around Duona Bridge and looks like a sleeping dragon. This trail is also known as “The Small Great Wall” (小長城) because of its resemblance to hiking the Great Wall of China, as the trail is built along the top of a mountain ridge. Don’t miss out…

Maolin Lovers’ Valley Waterfall 茂林情人谷瀑布
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Maolin Lovers’ Valley Waterfall 茂林情人谷瀑布

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Lovers’ Valley Waterfall (aka Qingren Valley Waterfall) is a huge waterfall and the main attraction in Lovers’ Valley in Maolin. You can drive right up to the lower falls; no hiking required. There is a cement retention pond at the bottom of it, which makes it great for swimming. It is definitely worth a stop…

Ghost Axe Canyon 鬼斧神宮
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Ghost Axe Canyon 鬼斧神宮

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Ghost Axe Canyon (aka Duona Line of Sky 多納一線天) is a beautiful slot canyon in Maolin District of Kaohsiung, near Duona Village. Here you can find a beautiful carved canyon, pristine pools, and amazing waterfalls. Overall, it is an amazing canyoneering/river tracing experience. 🏖️ Planning your trip to Kaohsiung? 🐒 Here are some top travel…

Wanshan Petroglyphs Park 萬山岩雕公園
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Wanshan Petroglyphs Park 萬山岩雕公園

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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….

Meiyagu Waterfall 美雅谷瀑布
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Meiyagu Waterfall 美雅谷瀑布

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Meiyagu Waterfall in Maolin District of Kaohsiung is an impressive waterfall over 70 meters high. There used to be an easy trail to the falls that was wiped out during Typhoon Marokot. Now it requires a gnarly hike up this ravine, but it is still a relatively quick hike. 🏖️ Planning your trip to Kaohsiung?…

Old Maolin Village Site (Teredeka) 舊茂林遺址區 (得樂的卡)
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Old Maolin Village Site (Teredeka) 舊茂林遺址區 (得樂的卡)

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Old Maolin （舊茂林 aka 得樂的卡 (Teredeka) aka Mangzai Village 「芒仔社」、aka Maya Village 瑪雅社）is was one of the original three villages of the Rukai Tribe in Maolin. Later, they abandoned it in the wake of an attack by Japanese police officers. Later, Maolin Village was relocated to its current location further down the Zhuokou River. The…

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

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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…

Camping in Taiwan Guide: Everything you Need to Know 在台灣露營常見問題
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Camping in Taiwan Guide: Everything you Need to Know 在台灣露營常見問題

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Camping is a great way to enjoy Taiwan while saving money. With two-thirds of the island covered in mountains, Taiwan has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. One of the best ways to experience the natural beauty of Taiwan is via camping. Below is a very basic level FAQ on camping in…

Taiwan Firefly Spotting Guide 台灣賞螢火蟲指南
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Taiwan Firefly Spotting Guide 台灣賞螢火蟲指南

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In April and May every year, in Taiwan, you can spot lots of fireflies (lightning bugs) in northern Taiwan as well as in mountainous areas in central and southern Taiwan. Checking out these mystical bugs can be a magical experience, especially if you have never seen them before. If you happen to be in Taiwan…

The Ultimate Taiwan Butterfly Watching Guide 台灣賞蝴蝶指南
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The Ultimate Taiwan Butterfly Watching Guide 台灣賞蝴蝶指南

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Taiwan has over 300 species of butterflies, including over 50 endemic butterfly species. There are also annual butterfly migrations for many species on the island. With so many butterflies everywhere, butterflying (butterfly spotting) has become a major pastime for people on the island. In this blog, we will provide a basic overview of butterfly watching…

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

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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…

The Ultimate Travel Guide to Taiwan 台灣旅遊指南英文介紹
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The Ultimate Travel Guide to Taiwan 台灣旅遊指南英文介紹

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Thinking of coming to Taiwan? In this blog, we will share insider tips for planning a great vacation here. Taiwan is the most friendly country in the world for foreigners and one of the best tourist destinations in the world. Many have called it the best-kept secret in Asia. Taiwan is not usually known as…

Maolin Butterfly Season Guide 茂林賞蝶指南
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Maolin Butterfly Season Guide 茂林賞蝶指南

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Maolin is one of only two overwintering butterfly valleys in the world, and has been named as Taiwan’s only three-star site mentioned by the Michelin Green Guide. In this guide, we will tell you where and when you can see butterflies here, what to expect, and a list of commonly seen butterflies. 🏯 Planning your…