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2020-12-04 07:39
If you travel along Taiwan’s northern and northeastern coast you will come across many small fishing villages where you can watch fishermen at work and eat the fresh catch of the day i… Read More
2020-11-26 08:48
Once a year, a small town in southern Taiwan “explodes.” Or so it might seem to those fearless onlookers who subject themselves to the attack of thousands of mini rockets fired a… Read More
2020-11-13 09:00
Let’s head out on a virtual sample tour of two of Taiwan’s most popular and easily accessible national forest recreation areas, visited back to back. For this trip, which covered… Read More
2020-11-10 06:10
Alishan and Kenting are two of the top-tourist draws in Taiwan. One is known for high mountains with coniferous forests, bamboo groves, tea plantations, indigenous villages, and a narrow-gau… Read More
2020-11-02 10:00
All visitors, none excepted, are struck by the dramatic first images they are presented when arriving in this small port city on Taiwan’s north coast. In recent years more and more cru… Read More
2020-10-20 07:08
Here’s a collection of all lighthouses we have been to over the years and some we have yet to visit. We love lighthouses, because they are usually in scenic locations with sea view and… Read More
2020-10-16 08:19
Note: The order of appearance of the following festivals and events is according to the time of the year when they usually occur. Dates can change however over time. We try to update the inf… Read More
2020-10-12 09:07
Taiwan’s indigenous tribes landed on the island’s shores long, long ago, crossing the open and often hostile sea on small craft the people of today might not consider “ocea… Read More
2020-10-08 05:57
After more than four hundred years on the island, Taiwan’s Hakka people still exist as a solid and unified community. Their famous work ethic, love of education, and cultural, politica… Read More
2020-10-07 07:28
Taiwan, sitting on the Rim of Fire, is very young and immature in geological terms. It is being hurled up from the sea at a rapid rate as two tectonic plates, the Eurasian Plate and Philippi… Read More
2020-09-23 05:22
These celebrations are held all over Taiwan, but the largest and one of the most colorful takes place in Keelung, the Keelung Ghost Festival. It culminates at the small fishing port of… Read More
2020-09-17 07:47
Here is an overview of things to do and places to visit in Chiayi County in southwest Taiwan with links to articles we have published in the past. The two main areas of interest are Chiayi C… Read More
2020-09-16 08:55
Here is an overview of things to do and places to visit in Yilan County in Northeast Taiwan with links to articles we have published in the past. We start in the far north and make our way d… Read More
2020-09-10 08:47
Yilan County, with its emerald paddy fields spread out over a vast plain between tall mountains and the Pacific Ocean, is a must-visit destination in northeast Taiwan. Jiaoxi Township, locat… Read More
2020-09-09 06:22
This event is a collaboration of the Council of Indigenous Peoples; Workforce Development Agency, Ministry of Labor; Construction and Planning Agency, Ministry of the Interior; Forestry Bure… Read More
2020-09-08 09:19
Tainan is a city with an essence that never seems to change, yet somehow gets better and better. Taiwan’s political and economic capital for more than 200 years, until 1885, it’s… Read More
2020-09-04 08:47
With a terrific combination of shared-bike systems and dedicated bikeways available in cities in its north and along its west coast, Taiwan has become an urban cyclist’s paradise. Thou… Read More
2020-09-03 05:50
Taiwan’s wondrous range of landscapes – sculpted by nature, sculpted by man, sculpted by the two working together – is often what creates the most powerful memories among i… Read More
2020-08-20 07:08
Let’s head off on an exploration of two of Yilan County’s charming rural townships, Dongshan and Yuanshan. Close neighbors in the northern foothills of the Xueshan Range and the… Read More
2020-08-07 09:33
Jiufen, Jinguashi, and Shuinandong are three former mining villages in New Taipei City’s Ruifang District, roughly an hour from downtown Taipei. Situated on the mountainous seaside slo… Read More
2020-07-31 08:06
Taiwan’s North Coast, stretching from the harbor city of Keelung in the east to the port town of Tamsui in the west, is a marvelous coastline featuring rocky shores, colorful reefs, an… Read More
2020-07-20 08:07
What sorts of healthy, invigorating active-fun pleasures will fill your days spent along the visually spectacular Northeast Coast, the expanse of the mighty Pacific laid out before you, wall… Read More
2020-07-06 04:25
This post has been created in cooperation with Uniquefun Hualien. There are numerous outdoor tour companies based in Hualien, offering adventure trips with a major focus on river-tracing. In… Read More
2020-07-03 06:34
Luye Equestrian Center(綠野馬術文創園區) Luye Equestrian Center (綠野馬術文創園區)Add: No. 29… Read More
2020-07-02 06:41
Cheng’s Old Residence(公司田溪程氏古厝) Tamsui Old City 50s Popsicles (淡水舊鎮50年代枝ߢ……Read More
2020-06-30 10:15
Tamsui Old City 50s Popsicles(淡水舊鎮50年代枝仔冰) Tamsui Old City 50s Popsicles (淡水舊鎮50年代… Read More
2020-06-29 05:53
Binma Area 134 Binma Area 134Add: No. 134, Sec. 3, Beixin Rd., Tamsui Dist., New Taipei City (新北市淡水區北新路3段134號)Ad… Read More
2020-06-29 05:08
Another book (hard copy, 253 pages) about food by Lonely Planet, sent to us by the publisher for review. Thanks! (We will do a giveaway, 2 free copies, on our Facebook page,https://www.faceb… Read More
2020-06-16 06:50
The Donghe Township experience: A little surfin’, a little beach action, a little sunrise watchin’, a little café loungin’, a little outdoor live-music listenin&rsqu&hell…Read More
2020-06-05 07:18
Jingang Boulevard Quaint Changbin Township is in the far north of Taitung County. The population here mainly consists of members of the indigenous Amis tribe, and the township is home to som… Read More
2020-05-26 09:27
The small gray-concrete semi-open building has two floors, and can be described as modern simplistic. The structure looks like several rectangular blocks stacked together, aligning imperfect… Read More
2020-05-19 09:37
Less than an hour by ferry from the Taiwan mainland, Green Island is an extremely popular tourist destination during the warmer months of the year, drawing tourists with an amazing mix of hi… Read More
2020-05-08 06:29
Yuan Vegetarian Restaurant (原素食府) This is a large vegetarian restaurant close to MRT Fuzhong Station in Banqiao District. The buffet has a large selection of vege… Read More
2020-04-30 04:29
Though one of Taiwan’s lesser-visited national forest recreation areas – particularly compared with tourist favorites like Alishan and Taipingshan – Aowanda is certainly no… Read More
2020-04-17 08:31
Food is not only essential for survival, but it is also essential for having a good time while traveling. For some, exploring the cuisine found in foreign countries and cultures might even b… Read More
2020-03-27 06:29
The sprawling Alishan National Scenic Area, one of Taiwan’s best-loved and most iconic tourist attractions, is spread out in the central mountains just below the island’s mid-sec… Read More
2020-03-24 08:19
(Note: The following is sponsored content.) The game comes in an hexagonal-shaped tall box, the size of a typical large-sized pearl milk tea (boba tea) cup. After opening the box, you’… Read More
2020-03-24 08:05
(Note: The following is sponsored content.) After opening the box you’ll first find the instructions, a beautifully illustrated booklet in Chinese and English. The English is excellent… Read More
2020-03-16 07:21
There has been a complete transformation, with a bright-colored destination emerging that has the look of a California mission-style home. The roof is covered with terracotta tiles. Interior… Read More
2020-03-11 08:19
The homestay is just off Highway 18, immediately before the 54km mark. It sits atop a small mountain spur, looking across a valley at the village of Xiding, which straddles the highway. The… Read More
2020-02-18 09:52
The Caoling Historic Trail is one of the best-known hiking routes in northern Taiwan. It is fairly easy to walk, takes you to points of historical significance, and presents you with spectac… Read More
2020-02-13 04:59
100,000 Tulips from Holland and Japan on Display Throughout the year you can marvel at flowers in the park. There is a rose garden with a variety of beautiful roses. Orchids are often shown… Read More
2020-01-31 08:31
Developed by the resort company Hoshino Resorts Inc. from Japan, the HOSHINOYA Guguan is the company’s first luxury hot-spring resort hotel outside of Japan. The hotel offers 50 spacio… Read More
2020-01-31 04:53
Far from the bustle of downtown, Taichung City’s eastern districts of Fengyuan, Shigang, Dongshi, Xinshe, and Heping provide a semi-rural mountainous retreat ripe for exploration. Foll… Read More
2020-01-30 05:20
Spend any time partaking of central Taichung’s theme-design cafés and restaurants and we’re sure you’ll come to agree with this Travel in Taiwan opinion: The Taichun… Read More
2020-01-21 07:53
Global Mall Linkou A9 If you want to find out what a mall in Taiwan looks like, take the MRT line to Linkou Station. Global Mall Linkou A9, one of seven Global Mall branches in Taiwan, is di… Read More
2020-01-21 06:32
The Green Hotel is in an especially quiet, primarily residential, neighborhood near the Calligraphy Greenway’s mid-section. Its lobby doors open on a narrow-street intersection, a heri… Read More
2020-01-20 08:44
Take your time. This is the only chain outlet among this article’s subjects. Each The Place location around Taiwan is one-of-a-kind, with a design theme celebrating a key attraction or… Read More
2020-01-17 07:28
Let me explain. ‘Tis not “a dive.” ‘Tis a real fine place “to dive,” and to stay, for divers especially. ‘Tis a place filled in the center with wate… Read More
2020-01-16 08:16
Enter the compact lobby and you find, on your immediate left, a full two-floor wall made of period suitcases neatly fitted together, many bought at sales, some donated by past guests. The re… Read More
2020-01-15 07:17
The funky-chic lobby seating includes a sofa made entirely of sepak takraw balls, a retro leather and stainless steel barbershop chair, and a large overstuffed sofa chair and footrest set sp… Read More
2020-01-14 10:06
Spend a spell in a city sprouting architecture both genteel and eclectic, and a love of art in public spaces and public spaces as art. Long an urban agglomeration with an unusual hybrid blue… Read More
2019-12-11 07:49
Let’s go on a multi-day trip into the deep central mountains along staggeringly scenic Provincial Highway 14/14a. Soak in the cool alpine vistas and ranch experience at mountainside-hu… Read More
2019-11-28 09:14
The county of Yilan, located in Taiwan’s northeast corner, is a place of very varied character indeed. Facing the Pacific Ocean, it has surf beaches and fishing harbors. Further inland… Read More
2019-11-27 08:51
A peaceful getaway by the Taiwan Strait in the Southwest Coast National Scenic Area and in the central-mountain foothills in the Siraya National Scenic Area Until the past few decades. Today… Read More
2019-11-20 08:42
Guanshan (關山) Guanshan rice is renowned far and wide and tasty Guanshan railway lunchboxes should not be missed when traveling through by train. The paddy fields here take on a… Read More
2019-11-19 08:37
Hualien City (花蓮市) While not large in size, Hualien is the most prosperous city in eastern Taiwan. It has all the amenities needed for living, good rail links, hotels, h… Read More
2019-11-11 10:22
Linluo (麟洛) & Neipu (內埔) Linluo and Neipu are located in the north of Pingtung County; the two areas are quite flat and have mostly plain terrain. Linluo belo… Read More
2019-10-31 08:25
Nanzhuang, Miaoli (苗栗南庄) Nanzhuang is situated in the northeast corner of Miaoli County. It has a predominantly Hakka population and oozes small Hakka town charm… Read More
2019-10-14 09:56
Guanxi, Hsinchu (新竹關西) Guanxi is a tranquil and uncomplicated small town that retains buildings of different architectural styles including Hakka, Minnan, and Jap… Read More
2019-10-09 07:34
There is a hot-spring resort area at the mouth of a deep valley way down south just off the East Coast, Pacific rollers within view in one direction and rugged mountains in view in the three… Read More
2019-10-02 06:59
What better way to spend a few of your precious Taiwan days than by exploring the tranquil Taitung City area, a place of palm trees and cool ocean breezes, on two wheels? Following, we&rsquo&hell…Read More
2019-09-26 05:49
Tour the best of the fruits of the land in the Taichung/Nantou area through the savoring of some of the finest locally crafted international-style wines and spirits at tourist-welcoming fact… Read More
2019-09-19 05:17
Daxi, Taoyuan(桃園大溪) Daxi was the earliest area to develop in Taoyuan. In earlier times, flourishing river trade made many local merchants rich. Some of these well… Read More
2019-09-11 07:37
The fortunes of New Taipei City’s Pinglin District suffered after the completion of National Freeway 5 and the Xueshan Tunnel in 2006. Once a bustling pit stop on the rugged highway fr… Read More
2019-09-02 08:57
The Alishan National Scenic Area, located in south Taiwan’s Chiayi County, is one of the best-known tourist destinations on the island. If you head to its northern section, chances are… Read More
2019-08-28 07:51
A rural district in the far north of Tainan City in southwestern Taiwan, the town of Yanshui is mainly known for one particular event, the Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival. For the local f… Read More
2019-08-26 05:18
The Presidential Office Building is located in the Bo’ai Special Zone in the heart of Taipei City. This is not only the political hub of Taiwan, it is also home to various landmark bui… Read More
2019-08-22 06:50
Both Guanziling and Baolai have the right preconditions for a perfect hot-spring soak environment: enchanting mountain scenery, quiet and relaxed atmosphere, excellent spring-water quality… Read More
2019-08-14 07:50
Beimen is the closest MRT station to the southern end of well-known Dihua Street in Dadaocheng District. The focus for this vibrant, heritage-rich neighborhood in Taipei City is Taipei histo… Read More
2019-08-12 04:09
To present this beautiful island nation – Taiwan – to the world with a showcase display, giving international friends an opportunity to experience Taiwan’s warm hospitality… Read More
2019-08-01 04:58
At the Bon Bon Fresh fish farm, located close to the Hukou Wetlands in southwestern Yunlin County, visitors can immerse themselves in a traditional way of life by fishing, bamboo rafting, an… Read More
2019-07-16 08:48
Small-town travel has come into vogue in recent years in Taiwan, with travelers increasingly seeking out what’s in between the big cities and the top tourist draws. In central Taiwan t… Read More
2019-07-16 03:53
New Year Eve Party & Fireworks Head to the plaza facing Taipei City Hall for the annual Taipei New Year’s Eve Countdown Party, bringing in the new year together with big-name pop s… Read More
2019-07-12 07:50
Asked to name the most scenic road in all of Taiwan, most locals and long-term expats will say “the Suhua Highway.” Loved by tourists for its sheer beauty, and dreaded in almost… Read More
2019-07-05 05:16
One of Taiwan’s most bizarre annual Lantern Festival traditions is the firecracker infernos that greet the deity Master Handan in Taitung City when he sallies forth on inspection proce… Read More
2019-07-03 05:32
Traveling by train – for work, personal matters, and pleasure – has long been an intrinsic part of Taiwan life. In recent years something new, the concept of “cruise-style… Read More
2019-06-25 08:38
Guandu Temple(關渡宮) North Taiwan’s oldest Matsu temple, Guandu Temple is renowned for its stone-carving artwork. An intriguing traditional Buddha Cave is on the gro… Read More
2019-06-12 08:53
Greater Guanghua Commercial District – “Go 3C” Market Browsing This district encompasses a number of discrete elements: Huashan 1914 Creative Park, Syntrend Creative Park… Read More
2019-05-23 06:56
Nantou County in central Taiwan is home to no coastline, but it has some of the island’s most magnificent scenery. Two routes into this mountainous county’s heart are Freeway 6 a… Read More
2019-05-15 09:36
If you have ever felt that a visit to an oceanographic museum was too short and wished you could stay a little bit longer to admire the wonders of the marine world, you might consider signin… Read More
2019-05-14 07:20
If you have been to the museum and want to marvel at some of the best treasures in the collection again; or if you would like to travel to the museum, but cannot make it; or if you are simpl… Read More
2019-05-09 09:12
Enjoy a glimpse into the local rural environment with quiet and pleasant wanderings around two “Taiwan Small Town Ramble” destinations in hilly Miaoli County. This terrain tapest… Read More
2019-05-09 06:07
Bangka Longshan Temple (艋舺龍山寺) With a history of almost 300 years, this temple is a 2nd grade municipal heritage site in which important gods from Buddhism… Read More
2019-04-30 09:56
For many visitors to Taiwan, among the most colorful and powerful visual memories taken back home are of the deity-led street parades and acrobatic displays by martial-arts troupes that are… Read More
2019-04-29 09:58
Sponsored content PHOTOS / HOTEL RÊVE TAICHUNG From the bright and modern exterior to its simple color scheme and the demure feel of the interior décor, all around the hotel dis… Read More
2019-04-16 08:06
National Taiwan University (國立台灣大學) The expansive campus of National Taiwan University, Taiwan’s premier institute of higher learning, is reno… Read More
2019-04-11 09:46
Fine Food at Taoyuan International Airport, Terminal 2 Fill Your Belly with the Flavors of Taiwan and Satisfy Your Mind! What is the deepest impression you have of Taiwan after visiting? Is… Read More
2019-04-11 09:45
Fine Food at Taoyuan International Airport, Terminal 1 Fill Your Belly with the Flavors of Taiwan and Satisfy Your Mind! What is the deepest impression you have of Taiwan after visiting? Is… Read More
2019-04-03 04:18
Sponsored Content Beitou is the closest hot-spring area to central Taipei. Taking the Taipei Metro (MRT) from Taipei Main Station to Xinbeitou Station, this green and tranquil place for recu… Read More
2019-04-02 08:34
Traditional Performing Arts Sponsored content Established in 2003 by the C. F. Koo Foundation, an organization that has actively promoted Peking opera culture for many years, TaipeiEYE is lo… Read More
2019-03-28 09:11
The hotel is culture- and arts-oriented sporting a striking cruise-ship-style exterior, offing stunning mountain and sea views and fine food. The sunset view is reputed to be one of the top… Read More
2019-03-28 08:47
Long’s Shanghai Restaurant (上海隆記菜飯) This venerable eatery, in business over 60 years, offers classic side dishes and, as its signature dish, r… Read More
2019-03-27 09:04
At the You and Me farm in Taichung’s Shigang District you can pick tomatoes, peppers, and other seasonal produce grown inside greenhouses while learning about agriculture and leisure f… Read More
2019-03-18 04:35
North, south, east, west, up in the high mountains, down by the deep blue sea, big island, small island, roughing it in a simple pup tent, sleeping on a plush bed in a large yurt-style tent… Read More
2019-03-13 10:29
The Chianan (Jianan) Plain in southwest Taiwan is one of the island’s key agricultural regions. So named because it is divided between Chiayi County, Chiayi City, and Tainan City, the… Read More
2019-03-07 09:58
Pop-up restaurants have been a thing for a decade or so in Taiwan, and open kitchens have been a popular draw since the late 1990s, making it possible for diners to watch as their meals are… Read More
2019-03-05 10:16
Take a Relaxing Hot-Spring Bath, Then Enjoy Delicious Food in Beitou TEXT& PHOTOS: VISION Taiwan is naturally blessed with various types of mineral springs, including hot springs, mud ho… Read More
2019-02-15 09:38
Taiwan’s East Rift Valley – the Emerald Paradise. Extending from Hualien City in the north to Taitung City in the south, this valley is a place of pristine rivers and flat, ferti… Read More
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