The Ultimate Travel Guide to Pingxi and Shifen 平溪懶人包
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The Ultimate Travel Guide to Pingxi and Shifen 平溪懶人包

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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.  🏯…

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

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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.

Battleship Rock 軍艦岩
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Battleship Rock 軍艦岩

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Battleship Rock is a small hike in Beitou with a rock shaped like its name on top. From here, you can enjoy great views of Taipei and Beitou. This trail has also become popular with mountain bikers. It is definitely worth checking out the next time you are in the area. 🏯 Planning your trip…

Jiantanshan 劍潭山
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Jiantanshan 劍潭山

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Jiantanshan is perhaps the most scenic and beautiful hike in Taipei City, offering a panoramic view of the entire city from Shilin and Zhongshan Districts of Taipei. Here you can see Songshan Airport, downtown Xinyi, the 101, the Yuanshan Hotel, and north along the Tamsui River. The hike is relatively easy, and there are many…

Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) Guide 松山機場指南
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Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) Guide 松山機場指南

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Songshan Airport is the closest airport to Taipei City, and conveniently lies within the city borders. The airport offers many domestic flights and flights to and from other countries throughout Asia. In this guide, we will show you the ins and outs of this airport and what services are available if you ever travel through…

Xinzhuang Old Street 新莊老街
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Xinzhuang Old Street 新莊老街

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Xinzhuang Old Street has it all (aka Xizhuang Temple Street or Xinzhuang Temple Street Night Market 新莊廟街夜市). Not only is it a historical commercial area dating back to the Qing Dynasty, but it is also a daytime shopping area, a night market, and the religious center of Xinzhuang District of New Taipei. This place is…

Nangang Tire Factory Smokestack 南港輪胎工廠煙囪
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Nangang Tire Factory Smokestack 南港輪胎工廠煙囪

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Nangang Tire Factory was once the industrial hub of Eastern Taipei in the late 1900s. However, as Nangang became a new revitalized area in Taipei City, the old industries were removed, and the Nangang Tire Factory was destroyed in about 2014. However, the Nangang Tire Factory Smokestack still stands today as a historical monument to…

Huashan 1914 Creative Park 華山1914文化創意產業園區
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Huashan 1914 Creative Park 華山1914文化創意產業園區

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Huashan 1914 Creative Park is a former industrial area in Taipei dating back to 1914 that used to produce wine and camphor, and is now an art and exhibition space. Here you can find lots of historical buildings, harking back to the industrial era of Taipei City. Now you can find endless art shows and…

Taipei Museum Guide, Discover the Best Museums in Taipei 臺北博物館指南
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Taipei Museum Guide, Discover the Best Museums in Taipei 臺北博物館指南

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Taipei is full of some of the best museums in Taiwan. Besides the National Palace Museum, there are dozens of museums in Taipei that can provide you with deeper insights into Taiwan’s unique history and culture. Hopefully, this list will give you some more ideas on where to visit during your next trip to Taipei. Depending…

The Ultimate Guide to Taipei’s Night Markets 臺北夜市指南
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The Ultimate Guide to Taipei’s Night Markets 臺北夜市指南

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Taipei is full of vibrant night markets that will make your mouth water. With this guide, you can eat your way through Taipei’s best night markets. Sometimes one night market is not enough, so why not visit them all? Below we have presented some of the best Night Markets that we know of around Taipei….

Xuehai Academy (Gao Ancestral Hall) 學海書院 (高氏大宗祖祠)
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Xuehai Academy (Gao Ancestral Hall) 學海書院 (高氏大宗祖祠)

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Xuehai Academy is the last remaining Qing Dynasty-era academy in Taipei. It was once the center of learning in Taipei nearly two centuries ago, but later fell into disrepair. It was later converted into an ancestral hall and maintained by the Gao Family. Currently, it is under renovation, but hopefully it will open to the…

Taiwan National Railway Museum 國家鐵道博物館
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Taiwan National Railway Museum 國家鐵道博物館

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Taiwan’s National Railway Museum, also known as the Taipei Railway Workshop, is an amazing view into the historical railways of Taiwan, as well as historical buildings, railway cars, maintenance techniques, and the people who worked here in the past. Here you can get an in-depth experience of what it was like to work for Taiwan’s…

National Taiwan Craft Research Institute (NTCRI) Taipei Branch 台北當代工藝設計分館
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National Taiwan Craft Research Institute (NTCRI) Taipei Branch 台北當代工藝設計分館

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The National Taiwan Craft Research Institute (NTCRI) Taipei Branch 台北當代工藝設計分館 is a free museum that features modern craftmanship in Taiwan, and is meant to inspire the next generation of craftspeople in Taiwan. It is also housed in a beautiful round building reflecting Chinese architecture of the central China plains. It is definitely worth a stop…

Taiwan National Museum of History 國立歷史博物館
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Taiwan National Museum of History 國立歷史博物館

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Taiwan’s National Museum of History in Wanhua District was built over a former Japanese guest house and was later expanded to its current size to include six floors. It was also recently renovated, including a large exhibit on the historical significance of the building itself, but it also includes many artifacts and art exhibits. 🏯…

The Best Places to Eat Near Beitou Hot Springs 北投溫泉美食-英文指南
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The Best Places to Eat Near Beitou Hot Springs 北投溫泉美食-英文指南

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Beitou is one of the best day trips near Taipei and a popular tourist location. As a result, many restaurants have opened in the area, especially around Xinbeitou MRT Station. In this guide, we will tell you how to enjoy food in this area like a local and eat your way through Beitou. Please note…

Emperor Hot Spring Spa (Huangchi) 皇池溫泉御膳館
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Emperor Hot Spring Spa (Huangchi) 皇池溫泉御膳館

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Emperor Hot Spring Spa, also known as Huangchi (皇池溫泉御膳館), is a popular spa area in the Beitou Hot Spring area of Taipei. This place is an excellent area to experience Beitou’s hot springs because there is free parking, reasonable prices, and you can use your entrance ticket to offset a meal at the restaurant. Here…

Taishan Gouzaiqian Old Street 泰山溝仔墘老街
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Taishan Gouzaiqian Old Street 泰山溝仔墘老街

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Taishan Gouzaiqian Old Street is a small historic area of the Taishan District in New Taipei City. Here you can find old brick buildings, temples, and a century-old well, which were once the heart of a bustling commercial area in their time. This is not a touristy old street, but you can find lots of…

Sandiaoling Historic Tunnel 三貂嶺舊隧道
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Sandiaoling Historic Tunnel 三貂嶺舊隧道

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The Sandiaoling Historic Tunnel (aka Sandiaoling Eco-Friendly Tunnel, or Sandiaoling Bike Tunnel) is a refurbished railway tunnel dating back to the Japanese Era, connecting Sandiaoling to Mudan in New Taipei. Now the tunnel is open to the public, but a free online reservation is required. People can now either walk or bike through the tunnel…

Qingtiangang Grassland, See Amazing Views and Buffalo Close-Up 擎天崗
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Qingtiangang Grassland, See Amazing Views and Buffalo Close-Up 擎天崗

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Qingtiangang in Yangmingshan National Park is a large grassland that lies on top of an old lava terrace. It is famous for the water buffalo that congregate here to graze and is one of the most popular areas in the park. Besides enjoying views of wild water buffalo, there are also many hiking trails and…

The Ultimate Taiwan Hotel Guide 臺灣飯店指南
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The Ultimate Taiwan Hotel Guide 臺灣飯店指南

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Booking a hotel in Taiwan can be difficult and frustrating, especially if you are unfamiliar with the landscape and do not have any previous booking experience. In this blog, we will give you a basic overview of the hotel atmosphere in Taiwan as well as provide you with some basic tips to find the best…

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

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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 Double Ten Day Holiday Guide 台灣雙十節指南
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Taiwan Double Ten Day Holiday Guide 台灣雙十節指南

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Taiwan’s Double Ten Day (officially National Day of the Republic of China 國慶日) is an important holiday in Taiwan when Taiwanese people celebrate the founding of the Republic of China, the current government of Taiwan, and the first republic established in East Asia. In this blog, we will explain the history of the holiday, its…

The Complete 2026 Beitou Hot Springs Guide, Soak Like Royalty 北投溫泉英文指南
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The Complete 2026 Beitou Hot Springs Guide, Soak Like Royalty 北投溫泉英文指南

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Beitou is Taiwan’s premier hot Spring area (北投溫泉). Originally built by the Japanese on natural hot spring water flowing down from Yangmingshan, this area is now springing with hot spring baths, hotels, museums, hikes, restaurants, and more. It is one of the best day trips near Taipei. In this guide, we will tell you how…

The Best Beaches Near Taipei, North Taiwan’s Top 10 台北前10名的沙灘
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The Best Beaches Near Taipei, North Taiwan’s Top 10 台北前10名的沙灘

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Taipei has several excellent beach options nearby, offering places to swim, surf, and kayak. Popular beaches include Fulong, Wai’ao, and Baishawan. These beaches are not far from the city center and many have convenient public transportation. 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…