Shifen Waterfall and Old Street Travel Guide, Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
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Shifen Waterfall and Old Street Travel Guide, Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

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Shifen Waterfall, Taiwan’s widest waterfall, is a must-visit scenic spot near Shifen Train Station. Surrounded by restaurants and gardens, it offers stunning views. Shifen Old Street is renowned for sky lanterns and local cuisine, but the practice poses environmental concerns. The area’s history and rich tourism have evolved from its coal mining past.

The Ultimate Travel Guide to Pingxi and Shifen 平溪懶人包
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The Ultimate Travel Guide to Pingxi and Shifen 平溪懶人包

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Pingxi District of New Taipei has some of the most popular attractions in Northern Taiwan. With a total of 7 stations along the Pingxi Railway Line (plus 2 if you count Ruifang and Houtong), there are endless places to explore, eat, hike, and enjoy Taiwan’s history, culture, and natural beauty all in one place.  🏯…

Xinzhuang Old Street 新莊老街
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Xinzhuang Old Street 新莊老街

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Xinzhuang Old Street has it all (aka Xizhuang Temple Street or Xinzhuang Temple Street Night Market 新莊廟街夜市). Not only is it a historical commercial area dating back to the Qing Dynasty, but it is also a daytime shopping area, a night market, and the religious center of Xinzhuang District of New Taipei. This place is…

Taishan Gouzaiqian Old Street 泰山溝仔墘老街
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Taishan Gouzaiqian Old Street 泰山溝仔墘老街

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Taishan Gouzaiqian Old Street is a small historic area of the Taishan District in New Taipei City. Here you can find old brick buildings, temples, and a century-old well, which were once the heart of a bustling commercial area in their time. This is not a touristy old street, but you can find lots of…

Taishan Doll Museum 泰山娃娃產業文化館
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Taishan Doll Museum 泰山娃娃產業文化館

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The Taishan Doll Museum (aka Taishan Barbie / Mattel Museum) is a small museum near the site of Mattel’s former factory in Taiwan, which was once home to the production of most of the world’s Barbie dolls. Here you can learn about the history of Mattel in Taiwan as well as its workers. You can…

Tai’an Hot Springs 泰安溫泉
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Tai’an Hot Springs 泰安溫泉

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Tai’an Hot Spring is a popular natural hot spring location in Miaoli County, Taiwan. Here you can find many hot spring resorts, Tai’an Old Street, which is full of delicious snacks, as well as nature trails, historical sites, and wild hot springs. It is one of the best hot spring getaways in Taiwan. 🏯 Planning…

Miaoli Travel Guide, Discover this Amazing Mountainous Backwater 苗栗旅遊懶人包
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Miaoli Travel Guide, Discover this Amazing Mountainous Backwater 苗栗旅遊懶人包

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For you expats or foreigners who have never left Taipei, Miaoli is a large rural county in central Taiwan. From the ocean to hills, to mountains, and more mountains, Miaoli is an outdoor paradise. There are also many interesting cultural and historical sites here. Below, I will list some of the best places in Miaoli…

Sanwan Old Street 三灣老街
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Sanwan Old Street 三灣老街

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Sanwan Old Street is a historic area of the small town of Sanwan in rural Miaoli County. Here you can find historical buildings, rural scenery, and wildlife. You can also discover more about Hakka culture in the most Hakka town per capita in Taiwan. 🏯 Planning your trip to Miaoli? ☀️ Here are some top…

Nanzhuang Old Street 南庒老街
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Nanzhuang Old Street 南庒老街

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Nanzhuang Old Street is a large tourist street and shopping area in central Miaoli. It is actually three old streets combined into one, and includes a night market too. You can find all kinds of food options here, and authentic Hakka dishes. Nearby, you can also find amazing hiking trails and mountain scenery to enjoy….

Dahu, the Kingdom of Strawberries 大湖，草莓王國
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Dahu, the Kingdom of Strawberries 大湖，草莓王國

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Dahu is a large valley in the hills of Miaoli inside Shei-Pa National Park, known for its strawberries, which are in season from November to March, and is also called the Kingdom of Strawberries. Here you can pick your own strawberries for a discount and bring them home. In the meantime, you can enjoy 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…

Jiufen Old Street, Taiwan’s Amazing Mountainside Village 九份老街
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Jiufen Old Street, Taiwan’s Amazing Mountainside Village 九份老街

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Jiufen, located in the Ruifang District of New Taipei City, is a charming hillside town known for its vibrant old street, which many consider the best in Taiwan. Visitors can wander through narrow alleys filled with classic Taiwanese snacks, steep stairways, and historic buildings. From nearly every spot in town, you’ll find sweeping panoramas of…

Tamsui Travel Guide, Taipei’s Amazing Historic Riverside Town 淡水最佳的景點
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Tamsui Travel Guide, Taipei’s Amazing Historic Riverside Town 淡水最佳的景點

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Tamsui District of New Taipei is famous for its delicious food and historical atmosphere. It is one of the most popular and well-known areas in all of Taiwan. Some local delicacies here include A-gei, iron eggs, fried squid, and other seafood. Historical places near here include Fort San Domingo, Hobe Fort, Tamsui Old Street, Bali Old Street,…

Alishan Forest Railway Travel Guide (阿里山森林鐵路), Taiwan’s Most Scenic Rail Line
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Alishan Forest Railway Travel Guide (阿里山森林鐵路), Taiwan’s Most Scenic Rail Line

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Alishan Forest Railway is one of the most iconic and best-preserved historical mountain railways in the world. Starting at the center of Chiayi City, it passes through tropical forests, and subtropical hills, and rises into the temperate forests in the mountains, originally ending up at Alishan. It is definitely something you should experience while you…

Yunlin Travel Guide 雲林旅遊懶人包, A Rural Wonderland in Southwest Taiwan
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Yunlin Travel Guide 雲林旅遊懶人包, A Rural Wonderland in Southwest Taiwan

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Yunlin is a rural county in western Taiwan that for many expats is simply a large landmass on their way to another destination. However, there are many worthwhile places to visit here, such as interesting historical sites, natural beauty, and rich culture worth exploring. Below I will list some of the best places in Yunlin…

Dihua Street and Dadaocheng, Taipei’s Amazing Historical Hipster Paradise 迪化街及大稻埕
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Dihua Street and Dadaocheng, Taipei’s Amazing Historical Hipster Paradise 迪化街及大稻埕

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Dihua Street is Taipei’s largest and oldest historic street, featuring an array of ancient buildings, traditional shops, art spaces, and restaurants. The street has a compelling history, dating back to a flourishing Chinese settlement in the mid-1800s. Key attractions include the Xiahai City God Temple, numerous traditional shops, and museums. It’s easily accessible via MRT…

Jiji Railway 集集鐵路支線, Explore Nantou’s Historical Scenic Railway
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Jiji Railway 集集鐵路支線, Explore Nantou’s Historical Scenic Railway

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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…

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

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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…

Taoyuan Travel Guide, More Than Just an Airport City 桃園旅游懶人包
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Taoyuan Travel Guide, More Than Just an Airport City 桃園旅游懶人包

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Taoyuan is a large, bustling city in northern Taiwan, known for having Taiwan’s largest airport. But Taoyuan also has hidden treasures such as one of the best historical old streets in Taiwan, interesting cultural sites, amazing seafood markets, and mountain areas to explore.  🏯 Planning your trip to Taoyuan? ✈️ Here are some top travel…

The Ultimate Travel Guide to Taipei 臺北旅遊指南
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The Ultimate Travel Guide to Taipei 臺北旅遊指南

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Are you wondering what to do, see, and eat during your trip to Taipei? We have all the answers here in this ultimate travel guide. From the abundant food options, night markets, historical sights, mountains, and natural beauty of the area, there are endless activities and sights to enjoy for any amount of time. About…

Children and Parent’s Travel Guide to Taipei 小孩及家長台北旅遊指南
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Children and Parent’s Travel Guide to Taipei 小孩及家長台北旅遊指南

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Taipei is full of fun places and activities for kids. In the past few years, more and more fun parks, restaurants, museums, and theme parks have opened. In this blog, we will show you some of the most fun activities and places around Taipei that are enjoyable for kids.  🏯 Planning your trip to Taipei?…

Changhua Travel Guide, Fall in Love with Taiwan’s Historical Central County 彰化懒人包
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Changhua Travel Guide, Fall in Love with Taiwan’s Historical Central County 彰化懒人包

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For you expats or foreigners who have never left Taipei, Changhua is a large mostly rural county in central Taiwan. For years I myself never visited, because I didn’t know what was there and had no reason to go. It turns out there are quite a few attractions here in this secret paradise.Below I will…

Taiwan’s Northern Coast Travel Guide, Discover a Beautiful and Amazing Coastline 台灣北海岸懶人包
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Taiwan’s Northern Coast Travel Guide, Discover a Beautiful and Amazing Coastline 台灣北海岸懶人包

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The North Coast of Taiwan is a beautiful area with endless sights to explore. Taiwan’s northern coast is an amazing area with unique geology and rocks, lots of sandy beaches, amazing mountain views and hikes, old streets, night markets, historical sites, and much more to discover. Don’t not come here. 🏯 Planning your trip to…

Kenting Street Night Market, Complete Guide to Beach-side Snacks 墾丁大街夜市
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Kenting Street Night Market, Complete Guide to Beach-side Snacks 墾丁大街夜市

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Located right next to the beach is Kenting Street, a great night market for snacking and tourist-oriented shopping. It is the main street in Kenting, and at night both sides come alive to become a tourist night market in Taiwan. It may be the purest tourist night market in Taiwan, with most visitors coming from…

Qijin (Cijin) Island Travel Guide, Koahsiung’s Best Beach Destination 旗津懶人包
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Qijin (Cijin) Island Travel Guide, Koahsiung’s Best Beach Destination 旗津懶人包

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Qijin Island (aka Cijin Island or Chijin Island) has one of the most accessible sandy beaches in any urban area in Taiwan. Besides the nearly 10 Km stretch of sandy shores, the island also has an old street with tasty snacks, a seafood market, a lighthouse, an ancient fort, a star tunnel, a shell museum,…