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What to See and Do in Hualien Besides Taroko Gorge

Byforeignersintw July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

Sadly, due to a recent earthquake, much of Taroko Gorge, Hualien’s most famous landmark, is no longer accessible to the public. However, there are plenty of other places to check out in Hualien. In this blog, we will share a list of other places to visit in Hualien besides Taroko Gorge. Hualien is the largest…

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

Byforeignersintw July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

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,…

Xiaoliuqiu (Lamay Island) Ferry Guide: Travel Smart and Save Money

Byforeignersintw July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

Xiaoliuqiu may be the best tropical island vacation getaway in Taiwan. Despite this, the only way for tourists to get to Xiaoliuqiu (Lamay Island) is via a 15 to 30-minute ferry ride. Many ferries travel to and from the island daily, and there are two ports to choose from. The whole process may seem complicated,…

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The Ultimate Taiwan Scooter/Motorcycle Rental Guide 在臺灣租機車

Byforeignersintw June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

Exploring Taiwan requires more than just public transportation; renting a vehicle or scooter offers unique access to scenic rural sights. Spring and autumn are ideal for visits. Rental options include gas scooters, electric scooters, and cars, with varying prices and requirements. Familiarity with local traffic laws is essential for safety.

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

Byforeignersintw April 23, 2025June 16, 2025

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,…

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

Byforeignersintw March 12, 2025April 29, 2025

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. 🏯…

Taoyuan Travel Guide: More Than Just an Airport City 桃園旅游懶人包

Byforeignersintw February 25, 2025June 19, 2025

Taoyuan is a large, bustling city in northern Taiwan, known for having Taiwan’s largest airport. But Taoyuan also has hidden treasures such as one of the best historical old streets in Taiwan, interesting cultural sites, amazing seafood markets, and mountain areas to explore. 🏯 Planning your trip to Taoyuan? ✈️ Here are some top travel…

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

Byforeignersintw February 17, 2025February 17, 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….

Maolin Travel Guide 茂林旅游懶人包: Our Favorite Place in Taiwan

Byforeignersintw January 13, 2025June 19, 2025

Maolin District of Kaohsiung City is an amazing outdoor paradise and my favorite place in Taiwan. In this mountainous district of Kaohsiung, you can find waterfalls, streams, hot springs, butterflies, aboriginal culture, and great views, all by the roadside! Popular activities include swimming, hot spring bathing, river tracing, camping, and hiking. Please note I have also finished…

Hualien Travel Guide 花蓮懶人包: The Most Beautiful Part of Taiwan

Byforeignersintw January 8, 2025June 19, 2025

Hualien is the largest county in Taiwan and is considered by many to be the most beautiful. It includes a breathtaking coastline along the Pacific Ocean, including cliffs thousands of meters high, marble gorges, fertile valleys, and a large section of Taiwan’s central mountain range. Hualien is simply a must-stop location on your trip to…

The Ultimate Taiwan Car Rental Guide: Save Money on Your Next Trip 臺灣租汽車指南

Byforeignersintw January 3, 2025June 19, 2025

Taiwan is a place that should be explored not just with public transportation (as convenient as it is). If you only take public transportation everywhere you go, you are missing out on a huge part of Taiwan. You could take taxis everywhere to see these sights, like a rich Chinese person, or you can take…

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

Byforeignersintw January 2, 2025June 19, 2025

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. …

Keelung Travel Guide: Best Places to See in the Harbor City 基隆旅遊指南

Byforeignersintw January 2, 2025June 19, 2025

Keelung is a small city in the northern part of Taiwan, known for its deep harbor. Here you can find interesting historical sites dating back to the Dutch, Spanish, Qing, and Japanese colonization of Taiwan. Now the town is a bustling urban area with tons of food options, amazing coastline, waterfalls, mountains, and much more…

Matsu Islands 2025 Travel Guide 馬祖列島懶人包: More than Just Mazu

Byforeignersintw January 2, 2025June 19, 2025

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…

The Ultimate Travel Guide to Taiwan 台灣旅遊指南英文介紹

Byforeignersintw January 2, 2025April 29, 2025

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…

Green Island 綠島: The Best Place for Diving in Taiwan

Byforeignersintw January 2, 2025June 19, 2025

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…