famous places

How to Visit Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum

Taiwan’s National Palace Museum (see official site) is the largest repository of Chinese artifacts and artworks in the world, with ...
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Sun Moon Lake Itinerary: How to Plan an Unforgettable Visit

Sun Moon Lake (日月潭) is Taiwan’s largest, prettiest, and most famous lake. Known for its stunning vistas, scenic bikeways, black ...
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Should You Skip Zhang Mei Ama’s Farm (1.0 and 2.0 branch)?

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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Huashan 1914 Creative Park: Taipei’s Trend-Setting Arts Park

Huashan 1914 Creative Park (華山1914文化創意產業園區, official site) is a Japanese-era winery and sake distillery in Taipei city that was spared ...
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A Visitor’s Guide to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (中正紀念堂 or CKS Memorial Hall) is one of the most recognizable landmarks and top tourist attractions ...
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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 ...
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15+ of the Coolest Starbucks in Taipei and Across Taiwan

I have to say right off the bat that I’m not really a Starbucks person. I did work there for ...
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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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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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The Ultimate Yangmingshan National Park Guide

Yangmingshan National Park conjures up images of steaming volcanic fumaroles, mist shrouded grassy plateaus, wild buffalos, and mountainsides blanketed in ...
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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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Eating Poo at Modern Toilet Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan

Modern Toilet Restaurant is Taiwan’s infamous poo-poo and toilet-themed restaurant chain. Daring visitors are seated on toilets while dining on ...
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