Activities

9 Meaningful Ways to Experience Aboriginal Culture in Taiwan

Many visitors to Taiwan want to experience Taiwanese indigenous culture. However, most aboriginal villages in Taiwan are remote and not ...
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The Best Places to Go Shopping in Taipei (By Category!)

Welcome, shopaholics, to my Taipei shopping guide! I’ve spent a quarter of my life in the Taiwanese capital, including getting ...
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Meeting Cute Animals at Zhang Mei Ama’s Farm in Yilan

Zhang Mei Ama’s Farm (張美阿嬤農場) is a small but extremely popular leisure farm in Yilan county. I’ve been to the ...
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2025 Taiwan Lantern Festival: Pingxi, Taipei, Taoyuan & Other Events

The Lantern Festival (2025 date: Feb. 12, Year of the Snake) is my favorite of Taiwan’s many festivals. The annual ...
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What Will be Open in Taipei During Lunar New Year 2025?

If you’re planning to visit Taipei during Chinese New Year, you’ve probably heard that many things will be closed and ...
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Why My Kids Loved Doing a DIY Pineapple Cake Class in Taipei

Of the many DIY activities we’ve tried in Taipei, my kids enjoyed the pineapple cake class at Kuo Yuan Ye ...
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10+ Super Fun, Hands-On DIY Activities for Kids in Taipei

Let’s face it: most kids can only do so much sightseeing. If you’re visiting Taipei with kids, you may want ...
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Qingtiangang Grassland: The Best Easy Hike in Yangmingshan NP

Yangmingshan National Park is a volcanic massif spanning Taipei and New Taipei City. The park features numerous hikes, including a ...
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A Travel Guide to Yilan, Taiwan’s Family-Friendly County

Yilan (宜蘭, formerly spelled Ilan) is a favorite weekend getaway for Taipei people and one of our favorite places to ...
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Visiting Xpark Taoyuan, the Best Aquarium in Taiwan

Xpark (official site / buy tickets here) is Taiwan’s newest and, in my personal opinion, best aquarium. It is one ...
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Leofoo Village Theme Park Guide (with Discounted Tickets!)

With 20+ theme parks in Taiwan, Leofoo Village (六福村 or Liufu Cun) has for many years been the most famous, ...
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Chocolate, Cycling, and Boat Burning in Donggang, Taiwan

Donggang (東港) is a small township in Pingtung county on the southwest coast of Taiwan. Most travelers know Donggang as ...
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