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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…

Xiaoliuqiu Island (小琉球) – The Best Place to Snorkel in Taiwan

Byforeignersintw December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Xiaoliuqiu (aka Little Liuqiu, Lamay Island, or Lambai Island) is a small island paradise off the southwestern coast of Taiwan. The island is known for its clear water, amazing coral reefs, white sand beaches, and quiet laid-back atmosphere. Only a short half-hour boat ride from the Taiwan mainland, the island is easily accessible. In addition,…

Taiwan’s Outer Islands (台灣外島之旅游指南) – Guide to the Best Island Vacation Spots

Byforeignersintw December 3, 2024December 5, 2024

Taiwan’s outer islands are some of the most beautiful and scenic places in the whole country, and each of them can be considered a secret paradise. You can find the best beaches, snorkeling, and diving on these islands. You can also find rich and important historical sites here. Transportation may be difficult, but you will…

Keelung Islet (基隆嶼) Travel Guide – A Little Island with Big Views

Byforeignersintw December 1, 2024December 2, 2024

Keelung Islet is the tall, rocky island off the coast of Keelung City, Taiwan that has recently been reopened to tourists. The island features a trail to the lighthouse at the highest peak that provides breathtaking views of the surrounding area. Just a short trip from Taipei, and then a 20-minute boat ride, it is…

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…

Why Taiwan is Better than Thailand (為什麼台灣勝過泰國)

Byforeignersintw November 26, 2024November 26, 2024

Some people out there may think that Taiwan and Thailand are the same country. However, one of these countries is clearly better than the other one. To help you understand why Taiwan is better than Thailand, we have laid out the key differences that you need to know here. I have made Taiwan my permanent…

Turtle Island (Guishan Island) 龜山島 – Taiwan’s Volcanic Island Treasure

Byforeignersintw November 21, 2024December 3, 2024

Guishan Island (literally Turtle Mountain Island) is a turtle-shaped island off the coast of Yilan in Eastern Taiwan. Once inhabited by fishermen, it is now a coast guard base but is open for day tours. The island tour includes beautiful sea cliffs, hiking, a lake, an abandoned village, military tunnels, and whale watching just offshore. …

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…