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Taipei City Hiking Guide – The Best Hikes in Taipei 台灣爬山指南

Byforeignersintw April 25, 2025April 25, 2025

Taipei is full of amazing and beautiful hikes, many of which are easily accessible from the city center via public transportation. The mountains and hills around the Taipei Basin provide amazing views, interesting geological features, and a great way to connect with nature. In this blog, we will list the best hikes we know of…

Taipei’s Waterfall Guide – Explore the City’s Most Breathtaking Falls 台北瀑布指南

Byforeignersintw April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

Taipei is home to some of Taiwan’s most magnificent waterfalls, and most of them are just a short trip away. Here we have compiled a list of the most easily accessible waterfalls around Taipei. Please note this is not an exhaustive list. There are many more waterfalls in Taipei than are listed in this blog. Get…

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

Byforeignersintw March 19, 2025March 19, 2025

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

Byforeignersintw March 12, 2025March 17, 2025

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. 🏯…

The Most Awesome Day Trips from Taipei 台北一日遊景點

Byforeignersintw March 11, 2025March 17, 2025

When traveling to Taipei, don’t just stay within the city’s boundaries the entire time. Step outside and experience fascinating destinations that offer a new glimpse into Taiwan’s beauty and culture.To help you plan, we’ve highlighted some fantastic day trips from Taipei that are well worth your time. 🏯 Planning your trip to Taipei? 🏮 Here…

Taiwan Cherry Blossom Guide – A Complete List of Cherry Blossom Locations 台灣賞櫻花指南

Byforeignersintw February 10, 2025March 4, 2025

Cherry Blossom Season in Taiwan lasts from about February to March, but the timing varies slightly every year due to differing weather patterns. Want to know where you can find the best places to enjoy Cherry Blossoms in Taiwan? In this guide, we will show you the places to see Cherry Blossoms, including a map…

2025 Taiwan Lantern Festival Guide 台灣元宵節指南 – A Complete List of Events in Taiwan

Byforeignersintw January 17, 2025February 8, 2025

The Lantern Festival in Taiwan is an exciting time when many cities and counties in Taiwan put on colorful displays of lanterns for visitors to enjoy. There are usually lanterns in all the big cities including Taipei, Hsinchu, Taichung, and Kaohsiung. In this guide, we will share how Taiwan celebrates the Lantern Festival and how…

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

Byforeignersintw January 2, 2025February 13, 2025

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…