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Taipei’s Waterfall Guide, Explore the City’s Most Breathtaking Falls 台北瀑布指南

Byforeignersintw January 1, 2026January 1, 2026

Taipei is home to some of Taiwan’s most magnificent waterfalls, and most of them are just a short trip away. Here we have compiled a list of the most easily accessible waterfalls around Taipei. Please note this is not an exhaustive list. There are many more waterfalls in Taipei than are listed in this blog. Get…

Taiwan vs. Thailand, Key Differences You Need to Know

Byforeignersintw January 1, 2026January 1, 2026

Some people out there may confuse Taiwan with Thailand, however they are two very different countries. In fact, there are so many differences that we can’t even list them in this article. To help you differentiate between Taiwan and Thailand, we have laid out the key differences that you need to know here. I have…

100 Amazing Things to Do and See in Taipei 台北景點懶人包

Byforeignersintw January 1, 2026January 1, 2026

This travel guide to Taipei offers an extensive overview of attractions, activities, and dining options. Highlights include popular sites like Taipei 101, night markets, and historical landmarks. It also provides tips on transportation, accommodations, and seasonal recommendations, presenting a detailed itinerary for an enriching experience in Taiwan’s vibrant capital.

Taiwan Cycling Guide, The Ultimate Guide to the Bicycle Kingdom 台灣騎自行車指南

Byforeignersintw January 1, 2026January 1, 2026

Taiwan is recognized as a bicycle kingdom and offers stunning routes for cycling enthusiasts, including coastal roads, mountain trails, and breathtaking gorges. Renting bicycles is convenient via services like Youbike, which operates at MRT stations, as well as road bike rentals at shops. Popular cycling routes include Sun Moon Lake and the Taipei Riverside Bikeway,…

2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival Guide 台灣元宵節指南, A Complete List of Events in Taiwan

Byforeignersintw December 29, 2025December 29, 2025

The Lantern Festival in Taiwan is an exciting time when many cities and counties in Taiwan put on colorful displays of lanterns for visitors to enjoy. There are usually lanterns in all the big cities including Taipei, Hsinchu, Taichung, and Kaohsiung. In this guide, we will share how Taiwan celebrates the Lantern Festival and how…

The Best Views of the Taipei 101 (Best Places to see New Year’s Fireworks) 欣賞101煙火的最佳地點

Byforeignersintw December 23, 2025December 24, 2025

Wondering where you can find the best glimpse of the Taipei 101 fireworks? In this blog, we will share a list of the best views of Taipei 101 and therefore the best places to see the fireworks on New Year’s Eve. These places are also great locations to take stock photos to get less cliché…

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

Byforeignersintw December 17, 2025December 24, 2025

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…

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Best Places to Store Your Luggage in Taipei: Travel Without the Extra Weight

Byforeignersintw February 4, 2025May 8, 2025

Taipei is a fantastic city to explore, but carrying around heavy bags can put a damper on your trip. Whether you have time to kill before your flight, need a place to store your bags after hotel check-out, or simply want to explore without extra weight, reliable luggage storage services are available throughout the city….

Popsmile Popcorn Tourist Factory 卡滋爆米花觀光工廠: The Best Popcorn Experience in Asia

Byforeignersintw November 22, 2024March 21, 2026

Katz (or Kazi) Popsmile Popcorn Tourist Factory 卡滋爆米花觀光工廠 is the only tourist popcorn factory in Asia, and offers DIY tours in Bali District of New Taipei. Visitors are invited to try out many different popcorn flavors, make their own popcorn and DIY treats, and learn more about the history of popcorn making in Taiwan. Overall…

Beitou | Food | Fruit | Taipei

Willie’s Deli (G&G威利熟食店): The Best Store for Expats in Taipei

Byforeignersintw November 13, 2024June 19, 2025

Willie’s Deli is an American-style deli and grocery store in Tianmu, Beitou District, Taipei City. The deli sells American-style beef and pork sandwiches, and the store often sells imported products from the USA and Europe that are much sought-after by foreigners in Taiwan. If you are missing products from the USA or Europe, then this…

Beitou Park 北投公園, Discover Beitou’s Rich Japanese Hot Spring History

Byforeignersintw November 6, 2024December 24, 2025

Beitou Park is a large park near Xinbeitou MRT Station with a hot spring river running through it. It is a nice place to enjoy natural scenery inside the bustling Beitou hot springs district. The park is also full of history, dating back to the Japanese area, and there are many interesting sites within the…

Ketagalan Culture Center 凱達格蘭文化館, Learn More about Taiwan’s Indigenous Cultures

Byforeignersintw November 4, 2024December 24, 2025

The Ketagalan Culture Center is an exhibition hall located in the Beitou District of Taipei City. The museum promotes indigenous culture through various exhibitions and events, and includes a library. The best part is that admission is free. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Beitou. 🏯 Planning your trip to…

Beitou Hot Spring Museum 北投溫泉博物館, Uncover Beitou’s Rich Japanese Legacy

Byforeignersintw October 29, 2024December 24, 2025

Beitou’s Hot Spring Museum (北投溫泉博物館) was once the largest bathhouse in East Asia during the Japanese era, dating back to 1911. However, after its heyday, the bathhouse fell into disrepair. Now it has been renovated into a museum celebrating the hot spring history and culture in Beitou. It is a must-see if you visit Beitou….

Puji Temple 普濟寺, A Journey Through Time in Beitou’s Buddhist Legacy

Byforeignersintw October 22, 2024December 24, 2025

Puji Temple (普濟寺 aka Lingquan Mountain Puji Temple 靈泉山普濟寺 or Tiezhenyuan, 鐵真院) is a Buddhist temple in Beitou, dating back to the Japanese era of Taiwan. It is one of the most well-preserved temples, dating back to the Japanese era, and is definitely worth a stop if you visit Beitou. 🏯 Planning your trip to…

Xinbeitou Historic Station 新北投車站, Explore Taiwan’s Railway Heritage Hidden Gem

Byforeignersintw October 14, 2024December 24, 2025

Xinbeitou Historic Station (aka New Beitou Station 新北投車站) is an old train station originally built by the Japanese to bring tourists to the Beitou Hot Spring area. Now it has been restored into a museum and gift shop for visitors to enjoy. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Taipei. 🏯…

Beitou Public Library 北投綠色圖書館, Enjoy Taipei’s Most Beautiful Library

Byforeignersintw October 9, 2024December 24, 2025

Beitou Public Library, also known as Beitou Green Library (北投綠色圖書館), is perhaps the most beautiful library in Taiwan. Built inside Beitou Park, it has great views of the park and includes high ceilings, large windows, and wooden floors and walls harking back to the Japanese era. It is definitely worth a stop on your next…

Beitou Museum 北投文物館, Dive into the History and Culture of Beitou

Byforeignersintw October 8, 2024December 24, 2025

The Beitou Museum (aka Taiwan Folk Art Museum 北投文物館) is a former Japanese-era Hot Spring hotel that has now been turned into a museum and art exhibition space in Beitou District of Taipei. The building also includes restaurants and great views of Beitou. It is a great place to enjoy the history and culture of…

Remembering Typhoon Krathon (山陀兒) – 2024

Byforeignersintw October 4, 2024March 4, 2025

Typhoon Krathon was the first Typhoon to make landfall in western Taiwan in over 38 years. So far it has caused at least two deaths in Taiwan, injured hundreds, dumped over a meter of rain in the mountains of Taitung, and caused work and school to close for four days in some areas. In this…

Disaster Tourism | Taipei | Transportation | Typhoons | Xiaoliuqiu

Remembering Tropical Depression #19 17W (Igme) (2024)

Byforeignersintw September 23, 2024March 4, 2025

Tropical Depression Igme, the number 19 tropical cyclone of the 2024 Pacific Typhoon Season, lasted for an especially long time and dumped rain onto Northern and Southern Taiwan, causing flooding in many places. In this blog, we will share some memories of this storm and its impact on Taiwan.

Food | Hakka Culture | Restaurants | Taipei

Enjoy Some of the Best Hakka Cuisine at Hakka Kitchen

Byforeignersintw August 8, 2024April 29, 2025

Hakka Kitchen (廚房客家美食) is a traditional Hakka Chinese restaurant inside a more commercial district of Zhongshan district, on an alley with many other food options near Nanjing Fuxing MRT Station on the Green Line. The defining feature of the restaurant is the giant photo of Jensen Huang, apparently the most important person to ever eat…

Food | Hakka Culture | Restaurants | Taipei

May Snow Hakka: Savor the Best of Hakka Cooking

Byforeignersintw August 7, 2024April 29, 2025

May Hakka Snow Hakka Food (五月雪-客家私房珍釀) restaurant is a Michelin-star-rated traditional restaurant in Xinyi District of Taipei City. Popular dishes here include salt chicken, braised pork, cuttlefish, and more. It is definitely worth a trip if you are in Taipei. 🏯 Planning your trip to Taipei? 🏮 Here are some top travel tips for you:…

Remembering Typhoon Gaemi (2024) – My Taiwan Typhoon Experience 颱風凱米的紀錄

Byforeignersintw July 26, 2024March 4, 2025

Typhoon Gaemi is the worst Typhoon to hit Taiwan in nearly a decade. It caused five deaths in Taiwan, dumped over a meter of rain in the mountains, and caused work and school to close for over three days in some areas. In this blog, I will detail some of the major events and overall…