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Kinmen Islands Guide 金門極限指南 – A Complete 2024 Travel Resource

Byforeignersintw December 12, 2024December 12, 2024

Kinmen (aka Jinmen or Quemoy) is a group of islands off the coast of Xiamen, China, belonging to Taiwan. For years it was the front lines and closest territory to China during the Chinese Civil War, which has not officially ended. Now that the war with China has come to a close due to the…

Orchid Island (Lanyu) 蘭嶼 – Taiwan’s Best Indigenous Cultural Experience

Byforeignersintw December 11, 2024December 11, 2024

Orchid Island (not to be confused with the Fijian Island of the same name), known in the local Tao language as Ponso No Tao (Island of the people), and in Chinese as Lanyu (蘭嶼) is a secret indigenous people’s paradise off the southeastern coast of Taiwan. It is different than any other place in Taiwan…

Green Island 綠島 – The Best Place for Diving in Taiwan

Byforeignersintw November 29, 2024December 2, 2024

Green Island is a paradise off the southeastern coast of Taiwan. Once a prison for political enemies of the KMT, it is now a tourist hot spot. It is one of the best places to snorkel and dive in Taiwan, one of only three saltwater hot springs in the world, and it also includes amazing volcanic…

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

Byforeignersintw November 21, 2024November 21, 2024

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…

Matsu Islands 2024 Travel Guide 馬祖列島懶人包 – More than Just Mazu

Byforeignersintw November 20, 2024November 28, 2024

Matsu is a fun getaway just 45 minutes by plane from Taipei. Here you can find traditional stone villages, bioluminescent “blue tears,” wild sika deer, military museums, the world’s largest Mazu statue, a variety of local food, and much more to explore. In this blog, we will share with you some of the major sights…

2024 Guide to Penghu 澎湖英文旅游指南- Taiwan’s Ultimate Island Destination

Byforeignersintw November 15, 2024November 15, 2024

The Penghu Islands （澎湖英文）are the best island vacation getaway in Taiwan. Only an hour’s plane ride from Taipei, these islands provide multiple world-class beaches, as well as snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, and other water activities. In addition, there are lots of restaurants, interesting historical sights, and accommodation options on these islands. Overall it is an ideal…

Xiaoliuqiu (Lamay Island) Ferry Guide – Travel Smart and Save Money

Byforeignersintw August 23, 2024October 29, 2024

Xiaoliuqiu may be the best tropical island vacation getaway in Taiwan. Despite this, the only way for tourists to get to Xiaoliuqiu (Lamay Island) is via a 15 to 30-minute ferry ride. Many ferries travel to and from the island daily, and there are two ports to choose from. The whole process may seem complicated,…