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,…

Taiwan Snow Chasing Guide – Where and When to Find Snow in Taiwan 台灣追雪指南
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Taiwan Snow Chasing Guide – Where and When to Find Snow in Taiwan 台灣追雪指南

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Believe it or not, despite being a semi-tropical country Taiwan does get some snow during winter. Even a small powdering of snow in the mountains is bound to attract hoards of snow chasers in Taiwan who can usually only see snow by going on a trip overseas. In this guide, we will show you a…

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…

Yangmingshan National Park 陽明山懶人包 – Your Complete Travel Guide
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Yangmingshan National Park 陽明山懶人包 – Your Complete Travel Guide

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Yangmingshan National Park is a mountainous area in Taipei and New Taipei, known for its volcanic activity, hiking trails, wildlife, waterfalls, hot springs, and sulfur vents. It is definitely worth a stop on your trip to Taipei.  ⛰️ Planning your trip to Yangmingshan? 🥾 Here are some top travel tips for you: Best time to visit: All…

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…