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

Byforeignersintw March 18, 2025March 18, 2025

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 most pure tourist night market in Taiwan, with most visitors coming…

Top 10 Beaches in Taipei – Northern Taiwan’s Amazing Beaches Ranked 台北前10名的沙灘

Byforeignersintw February 21, 2025March 4, 2025

Taipei is not usually known for its beaches, but there are some great beaches just outside the city on Taiwan’s Northern Coast, all within an hour’s journey from the city center. Popular activities on these beaches include swimming, Wakeboarding, Surfing, Speedboat Surfing, Diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Canoeing, sailing, Water Biking, SUP / Paddle Boarding, and more. Here is our guide to the very best…

The Ultimate Travel Guide to Taipei 臺北旅遊指南

Byforeignersintw February 13, 2025March 17, 2025

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…

Taiwan’s Northern Coast Travel Guide 台灣北海岸懶人包

Byforeignersintw February 5, 2025March 4, 2025

Taiwan’s northern coast is an amazing, beautiful 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 Taipei? 🏮 Here are some top travel tips for you: Best time to…

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

Byforeignersintw February 4, 2025February 4, 2025

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…

Pingtung Travel Guide – Explore Taiwan’s Sunniest County 屏東旅遊懶人包

Byforeignersintw January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Pingtung is Taiwan’s southernmost county and includes the best beaches, sunshine, the best outer island, some of the best mountains, rivers, and waterfalls, the most sunshine, as well as interesting historical and cultural sites. It should definitely be on your list on your next visit to Taiwan. 🏖️ Planning your trip to Pingtung? ☀️ Here…

Taiwan Festivals Guide – A Monthly Guide to the Best Festivals and Traditions 台灣節日指南

Byforeignersintw January 20, 2025March 6, 2025

Throughout the year, Taiwan is full of festivals and holidays. Besides the three major festivals and National Holidays when people are off from school and work, there are also many smaller religious festivals and events throughout the year. In this guide, we will provide a month-by-month breakdown of the major festivals and holidays in Taiwan….

Guide to Toucheng 頭城懶人包 – Yilan’s Amazing Seaside Paradise

Byforeignersintw January 15, 2025February 26, 2025

Toucheng Township in Yilan is known for its amazing beaches, but there is much more to do here, such as visit Lanyang Museum, visit Turtle Island, enjoy seafood, traditional fishing harbors, recreational farms, hiking, cycling, surfing lessons, and much more. Here is a short guide to Toucheng, to let you know the variety of activities…

Our Guide to Taiwan’s East Coast 台灣東海岸指南

Byforeignersintw January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

Taiwan’s East Coast has the most beautiful scenery in Taiwan. From the deepest marble gorge in the world to outer islands, mountains, rivers, and huge sea cliffs, there are unmissable natural wonders for you to explore. In addition, there are endless outdoor activities and water sports that you can take part in here. ⛰️ Planning…

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

Byforeignersintw January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

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,…