How to Hike Snow Mountain (Xueshan), Taiwan’s 2nd Tallest Peak
Snow Mountain (雪山 or Xueshan) towers 3,886 m (12,749 ft) above sea level, making it the second tallest mountain in ...
Meishan, Chiayi: The Slow & Scenic Tea Route to Alishan
Most travelers rush along the heavily touristed route from Chiayi to Alishan, with perhaps a quick stop to see the ...
Hiking in Taiwan: The 30 Best Taiwan Hikes (Easy to Difficult)
Few places on Earth cram as many dramatic mountains into such a small area as Taiwan. This makes it a ...
How to Conquer Yushan (Jade Mountain), Taiwan’s Tallest Peak
It is truly mind boggling that a small country like Taiwan has such a tall mountain. Mount Jade (玉山 or ...
How to Visit Hehuanshan for Epic Sunrises, Hiking, and Snow
Hehuanshan (合歡山 / Hehuan Mountain or Mt. Joy) is Taiwan’s most accessible high mountain trekking area. It is one of ...
Bitoujiao Trail: How to Hike Taiwan’s Prettiest Coastal Walk
Bitoujiao Trail is a short, relatively easy hike with stunning coastal scenery. While there are several others like it, I ...
Hiking with Macaques on Monkey Mountain (Shoushan), Kaohsiung
Shoushan (壽山, also called Chaishan) is a mountain in Kaohsiung city. Owing to its large population of resident macaques, most ...
Yushan National Park: 3 Hikes You Can Do Without a Permit
Most people visit Yushan National Park (玉山國家公園), the largest land-based national park in Taiwan, to do the Yushan Main Peak ...
Ten Drum Cultural Village: Tainan’s Fantasy-Drum Experience
Ten Drum Cultural Village in Tainan is a truly one-of-a-kind attraction in Taiwan. Imagine yourself in my shoes: I’m strolling ...
Yushan (Jade Mountain) Hiking Permit: Here’s How to Apply!
If you’re reading this, you probably already know that Jade Mountain (玉山 or Yushan) is Taiwan’s tallest mountain, at 3952 ...
A Maokong Gondola Guide: Best Teahouses, Hikes, and Taipei Views
Makong Gondola (貓空纜車) is the only gondola/cable car in Taipei City and one of Taipei’s most popular attractions. Located at ...
How to Rent a Scooter in Taiwan (& tips for riding it!)
Riding a scooter (motorcycle) is a quintessential experience in Taiwan. Taiwan is a nation of scooters. According to my calculation, ...