Ultimate Alishan Guide for First-Time Visitors
It’s not difficult to understand why Alishan is Taiwan’s most famous mountain resort. Once you ride the iconic Alishan Forest ...
How to Store Luggage and Use the Lockers in Taipei & Across Taiwan
Whether you’re visiting Taiwan on a layover, for a few days, or longer, you may find yourself in situations when ...
Visiting Puli on the Way to Sun Moon Lake or Cingjing Farm
Puli is a township in Nantou, Taiwan’s mountainous central county. In fact, the geographical center of Taiwan is in Puli. ...
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 ...
Best Cat Cafes in Taipei (2026 Guide to Taipei’s Cutest Cafés)
A little-known fact about Taiwan is that the world’s first cat café opened in Taipei in 1998. Since then, the ...
A Guide to Hiking in Taipei: My 21 Favorite Taipei Hikes
In my opinion, Taipei is one of the great hiking cities of the world. The city sits in a basin ...
The Full Chiayi-to-Alishan Bus Schedule and Passenger Guide
Welcome to the only webpage on the Internet which shows a complete and current timetable for every bus from Chiayi ...
How to Book Chiayi to Alishan Bus Tickets Online (Seat Guaranteed)
When taking the bus from Chiayi to Alishan (one of Taiwan’s top destinations), most passengers swipe EasyCard to ride it. ...
How to Buy, Retrieve, or Cancel Alishan Bus Tickets at FamilyMart
Update: As of May 1, 2026, FamilyMart no longer sells Alishan bus tickets (online or in store). The below article ...
The Best 24-Hour Restaurants in Taipei (with a map to find them!)
Taipei is a city with a serious appetite. The availability of delicious food does not cease after the MRT, night ...
Addiction Aquatic Development Taipei: What It Is & How to Visit
While the English name might sound a little awkward, one thing is certain: seafood lovers will quickly become “addicted” to ...
Cherry Blossoms in Taiwan: Best Spots & 2026 Viewing Times
Taiwan is known for its cherry blossoms (櫻花 or ying hua in Mandarin, sakura in Japanese) and is one of ...