Wildlife - Taiwan Travel Blog

Xizhi Kezilin Natural Swimming Pool 柯子林游泳池

Byforeignersintw August 1, 2026August 1, 2026

Xizhi’s Kezilin Natural Swimming Pool is a scenic and beautiful swimming hole New Taipei City, offering a relaxing place to cool off from Taipei’s scorching summer heat that is close to nature. The swimming pool is a simple concrete dam on a small mountain stream. It has become a very popular place for locals to…

Red-roofed gazebo on a grassy hill overlooking a dense forest with a distant city skyline and power lines in the foreground.

Tuku Peak 土庫岳

Byforeignersintw June 19, 2026August 1, 2026

Tuku Peak is a scenic and beautiful hike in Taipei City, offering a panoramic view of East Taipei as part of the Gengliao Historic Trail. It is one of Taiwan’s lesser 100 peaks, and at 389 meters, it is the highest point in the Nangang District of Taipei City. Usually, the grass at the top…

Xizhi Dajianshan 汐止大尖山

Byforeignersintw June 18, 2026August 1, 2026

Xizhi’s Dajianshan is a scenic and beautiful hike in New Taipei City, offering a panoramic view of East Taipei and Keelung. The hike is relatively easy, and there are many scenic spots along the trail to soak in some amazing views. You can also check out nearby temples and Xiufeng Waterfall. 🏯 Planning your trip…

Battleship Rock 軍艦岩

Byforeignersintw April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

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…

National Taiwan Museum (Natural History / Dinosaur Branch) 國立臺灣博物館古生物館

Byforeignersintw March 16, 2026March 21, 2026

Land Bank Exhibition Hall of National Taiwan Museum (國立臺灣博物館古生物館, aka National Taiwan Museum Natural History Branch, or as I like to call it, the Dinosaur Museum) is an impressive museum in Taipei featuring fossils and palaeontological exhibits showing the animal history of Taiwan and the world. It also features the history of Taiwan’s Land…

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

Byforeignersintw January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

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 Butterfly Watching Guide 台灣賞蝴蝶指南

Byforeignersintw January 1, 2026January 1, 2026

Taiwan has over 300 species of butterflies, including over 50 endemic butterfly species. There are also annual butterfly migrations for many species on the island. With so many butterflies everywhere, butterflying (butterfly spotting) has become a major pastime for people on the island. In this blog, we will provide a basic overview of butterfly watching…

Gaomei Wetlands: Complete Guide to Taichung’s Amazing Wildlife Area 高美濕地

Byforeignersintw January 1, 2026January 1, 2026

Gaomei Wetlands in Taichung is one of the best places to see wildlife in Taiwan. Here you can find thousands of intertidal creatures, including crabs, birds, and amphibious fish. The mud flats extend for miles during low tide, creating an intertidal wonderland. There is also a long boardwalk for those who don’t want to get…

Our Travel Guide to Wulai, Taipei’s Amazing Mountain Paradise (烏來旅遊指南)

Byforeignersintw January 1, 2026January 1, 2026

Wulai District of New Taipei includes some of Taiwan’s most amazing waterfalls, hot springs, aboriginal culture, an old street with snacks and restaurants, a gondola, a train, an amusement park, hiking trails, camp sites, wildlife, and endless mountain scenery to explore. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Taipei. 🏞️ Planning…

Leofoo Village 六福村, Taiwan’s Disneyland

Byforeignersintw November 28, 2025December 29, 2025

Leofoo Village is perhaps the best amusement park in Taiwan. Here you can find lots of different kinds of intense roller coasters, and there is also a large outdoor zoo with a safari-like experience. In addition, there is also a large water park, live performances, kiddie rides, games, restaurants, and more. It is like Taiwan’s…

Sun-Link-Sea (Shanlinxi) 杉林溪, Discover Taiwan’s Amazing Forest Resort

Byforeignersintw October 31, 2025December 24, 2025

Sun-Link-Sea (aka Shanlinxi or Sun-Link-Sea Forest Ecological Resort (杉林溪森林生態渡假園區) is an amazing forest wonderland in the high mountains of Nantou County near Alishan. Here you can find one of Taiwan’s most beautiful waterfalls that flows over a giant cave. You can also wander through beautiful forests and gardens here and enjoy nature at a high…

Ruifang Bat Cave 瑞芳蝙蝠洞, Formerly the Largest Bat Cave in East Asia

Byforeignersintw September 18, 2025December 24, 2025

Bat Cave (Bianfudong) is a large cave along the northern coast in Ruifang District of New Taipei. It was once the largest breeding spot for bats in East Asia. We did not see bats or Batman here; however, it is still a cool spot to visit along the north coast. Nearby are also great spots…