Ultimate Taroko National Park Travel Guide, Explore the Deepest Marble Gorge on Earth 太魯閣國家公園懶人包
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Ultimate Taroko National Park Travel Guide, Explore the Deepest Marble Gorge on Earth 太魯閣國家公園懶人包

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If you only have a few days in Taiwan and you want to go somewhere outside of Taipei, you should definitely go to Taroko National Park. On an island full of mountains, rainforests, beaches, and abounding natural beauty, Taroko might just take the top spot as the most beautiful scenic area in Taiwan.  Taroko National…

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…

The 2025 Taiwan Typhoon Season
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The 2025 Taiwan Typhoon Season

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Following a particularly strong 2024 Typhoon Season, 2025 was historic in many ways, such as having the deadliest typhoon in decades and the first typhoon to make landfall in Chiayi. In this blog, we will present a brief summary of this unforgettable Typhoon season. 🏯 Planning your trip to Taiwan? 🏮 Here are some top…

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…

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

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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…

Sun Moon Lake Ferry Guide 日月潭渡輪指南
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Sun Moon Lake Ferry Guide 日月潭渡輪指南

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Sun Moon Lake is a beautiful scenic area in Taiwan and a popular tourist destination that is best enjoyed via a ferry boat ride. By taking the ferry to the three main piers around the lake, you can enjoy Taiwanese street food, gift shops, temples, a gondola, an Aborigine theme park, and more. Here is…

Taipingshan Travel Guide 太平山, Discover Yilan’s Amazing Mountain Scenery
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Taipingshan Travel Guide 太平山, Discover Yilan’s Amazing Mountain Scenery

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Taipingshan (aka Taipingshan National Forest Recreational Area 太平山國家森林游樂區) is a magical mountain paradise in Datong Township of Yilan County in Taiwan. It has an old Japanese-era logging railroad track which has mostly been abandoned, but part of it has been restored with a working train. In addition, there are hot springs, Taiwan’s largest alpine lake,…

Hualien Travel Guide 花蓮懶人包, The Most Beautiful Part of Taiwan
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Hualien Travel Guide 花蓮懶人包, The Most Beautiful Part of Taiwan

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Hualien is the largest county in Taiwan and is considered by many to be the most beautiful. It includes a breathtaking coastline along the Pacific Ocean, including cliffs thousands of meters high, marble gorges, fertile valleys, and a large section of Taiwan’s central mountain range. Hualien is simply a must-stop location on your trip to…

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…

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…

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?…

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…

Alishan 阿里山, Taiwan’s Ultimate Mountain Destination
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Alishan 阿里山, Taiwan’s Ultimate Mountain Destination

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Alishan National Scenic Area is one of the most famous mountain areas in Taiwan (aka Mount Ali, or Ali Mountain). Formerly a timber harvesting area during the Japanese Era, it still has a working rail system for park visitors to ride around the mountain. The mountain villages, ancient forests, waterfalls, hiking destinations, and tea plantations…

Chiayi Travel Guide, Best Places to Visit, Eat & Explore 嘉義懶人包
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Chiayi Travel Guide, Best Places to Visit, Eat & Explore 嘉義懶人包

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Chiayi is a mostly rural county in south-central Taiwan. Despite its relatively small population compared to other counties in Taiwan, it has some of the most beautiful scenery, delicious local food, and interesting history. Come for Alishan, and stay for everything else you find along the way. Below I will list out some of the…

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

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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…

Lotus Pond Travel Guide 蓮池潭, Kaohsiung’s Scenic Temple Area
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Lotus Pond Travel Guide 蓮池潭, Kaohsiung’s Scenic Temple Area

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The Lotus Pond in Zuoying District of Kaohsiung is one of the most beautiful scenic areas in Taiwan. Much of the lake is full of traditional Chinese temples, gardens, and architecture. Because of its size, it cannot be properly appreciated by only going there for one afternoon; there are simply too many things to see…

Cheng Ching Lake Ultimate Travel Guide 澄清湖完整導覽
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Cheng Ching Lake Ultimate Travel Guide 澄清湖完整導覽

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Cheng Ching Lake (aka Cheng Cing Lake or Ching Qing Lake) in Kaohsiung is one of the most beautiful parks in Taiwan. Much of the lake is full of traditional Chinese gardens and architecture. Because of its size, it cannot be properly appreciated by only going there for one afternoon; there are simply too many…

Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village 九族文化村, Have a Blast at Taiwan’s Indegenious Theme Park
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Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village 九族文化村, Have a Blast at Taiwan’s Indegenious Theme Park

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Formosan Aboriginal Cultural Village is Taiwan’s only large Indigenous-themed amusement park. Here you can find roller coasters, dolphin shows, indigenous dances, museums, and more. You can also visit Sun Moon Lake via the Ropeway/Gondola. It is definitely an experience you don’t want to miss. 🛥️ Planning your trip to Sun Moon Lake? ⛰️ Here are…

Keelung Travel Guide, Best Places to See in the Harbor City 基隆旅遊指南
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Keelung Travel Guide, Best Places to See in the Harbor City 基隆旅遊指南

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Keelung is a small city in the northern part of Taiwan, known for its deep harbor. Here you can find interesting historical sites dating back to the Dutch, Spanish, Qing, and Japanese colonization of Taiwan. Now the town is a bustling urban area with tons of food options, amazing coastline, waterfalls, mountains, and much more…

Sun Moon Lake Ropeway (Gondola) Guide 日月潭纜車指南
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Sun Moon Lake Ropeway (Gondola) Guide 日月潭纜車指南

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The Sun Moon Lake Ropeway or Gondola has perhaps the best views of Sun Moon Lake. Currently, the ride takes you from Ita Thao Pier to Aboriginal Cultural Village Amusement Park. Check out this blog for a virtual tour. 🛥️ Planning your trip to Sun Moon Lake? ⛰️ Here are some top travel tips for…

What to See and Do in Hualien Besides Taroko Gorge
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What to See and Do in Hualien Besides Taroko Gorge

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Sadly, due to a recent earthquake, much of Taroko Gorge, Hualien’s most famous landmark, is no longer accessible to the public. However, there are plenty of other places to check out in Hualien. In this blog, we will share a list of other places to visit in Hualien besides Taroko Gorge. Hualien is the largest…

Tainan Travel Guide, Discover Taiwan’s Oldest City & Ultimate Foodie Paradise 臺南懶人包
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Tainan Travel Guide, Discover Taiwan’s Oldest City & Ultimate Foodie Paradise 臺南懶人包

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Tainan is the oldest city in Taiwan and was the capital of Taiwan for over 200 years. It is also said to be the culinary capital of Taiwan, with many traditional Taiwanese snacks that originated here. Surrounded by historical sites, from the Dutch, Koxinga, and Qing Dynasty, it is a great place to enjoy Taiwan’s interesting…

Taitung Travel Guide, Top Things to Do in Taiwan’s Outdoor Tourism Paradise 台東懶人包
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Taitung Travel Guide, Top Things to Do in Taiwan’s Outdoor Tourism Paradise 台東懶人包

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Taitung has some of the most beautiful scenery in Taiwan, two amazing offshore islands, a striking coastline, deep mountains, and most of all it is bursting with unique aboriginal culture, with Indigenous people making up over one-third of the population. It is an unmissable stop on your next trip to Taiwan. Here we have compiled…

Our Travel Guide to Wulai, Taipei’s Amazing Mountain Paradise (烏來旅遊指南)
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Our Travel Guide to Wulai, Taipei’s Amazing Mountain Paradise (烏來旅遊指南)

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Wulai District of New Taipei includes some of Taiwan’s most amazing waterfalls, hot springs, aboriginal culture, an old street with snacks and restaurants, a gondola, a train, an amusement park, hiking trails, camp sites, wildlife, and endless mountain scenery to explore. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Taipei. 🏞️ Planning…