off-the-beaten-track

Off-the-Beaten Track in Taipei: 30+ Unique Sights & Activities

Every list of things to do in Taipei looks pretty much the same – Taipei 101, CKS Memorial Hall, Longshan Temple, ...
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Green Island (Ludao), Taiwan: A Complete 2026 Visitor’s Guide

Green Island is one of my personal favorite offshore islands in Taiwan, right up there with Penghu. This small island ...
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Heping Island Geopark in Keelung: A 2026 Visitor’s Guide

Heping Island Geopark (和平島地質公園) is a compelling scenic attraction on the edge of Keelung city on the northeast coast of ...
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List of Places that Are Closed in Taiwan Right Now (early 2026)

When I first published this article, it had been a rough year for weather disasters in Taiwan, including the devastating ...
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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 ...
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Baolai Hot Spring: Bathing with Cherry Blossoms in Kaohsiung

Baolai Hot Spring (寶來溫泉) is the best-known hot spring village in Kaohsiung, albeit quite a ways from the city center. ...
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The 9 National Parks in Taiwan (And How to Visit Them!)

Taiwan is a geographically diverse island nation. This remarkable diversity is reflected in its wide array of national parks, which ...
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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 ...
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Zhengbin Fishing Harbor and Its Brightly Colored Houses

Zhengbin Fishing Harbor is a small harbor on the coast of Keelung in Northeastern Taiwan. It occupies a secluded corner ...
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Chimei Museum: Taiwan’s Grandest (and Most Unexpected!) Museum

Chimei Museum feels like a museum that has been transplanted from France to Southern Taiwan, just south of the Tainan ...
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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 ...
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Sanfong Central Street: Kaohsiung’s Traditional Goods Market

Sanfong Central Street is a covered traditional market street where Kaohsiung locals go to purchase bulk dried foods (乾貨) like ...
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