Places

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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List of Places that Are Closed in Taiwan Right Now

When I first published this article (in late 2024), it had been a rough year for weather disasters in Taiwan, ...
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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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11 Awesome Stops on the Pingxi Railway Line in New Taipei City

The Pingxi Railway Line is a (mostly) single-track railway line that provides access to some of the most popular day ...
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Shen’ao Rail Bike: Riding Rails on Taiwan’s Northeast Coast

Shen’ao Rail Bike (深澳鐵道自行車) is one of two “rail bikes” in Taiwan (the other is Old Mountain Line Rail Bike ...
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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 Taiwan’s most popular attractions. Located at ...
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Shizhuo’s Stunning Bamboo Forests, Tea Farms, Sunsets, and Hikes

Shizhuo (石桌) in Chiayi county is one of my favorite places in all of Taiwan. This small mountain village on ...
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Hot Springs and Camping with Bunnies in Jianshi District, Hsinchu

Jianshi district (尖石鄉) is a remote, mountainous district of Hsinchu county in northwestern Taiwan. One of my family’s favorite weekend ...
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Neiwan Old Street: Sampling Hakka Foods in Hsinchu County

Neiwan Old Street (內灣老街) in Hsinchu county is one of my personal favorite old streets in Taiwan. This is a ...
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A Travel Guide to Hualien, Taiwan’s Largest County

Hualien (花蓮 or Hualian) is one of Taiwan’s top destinations, especially for lovers of adventurous outdoor activities. Landscapes in Hualien ...
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Is Taroko Gorge Open? What to Know for Visiting in 2025

At 7:58 AM on April 3, 2024, a massive earthquake struck Hualien county in Taiwan. Taroko Gorge suffered immense destruction, ...
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Alishan Itinerary: How to Simplify This Part of Your Trip

Alishan (阿里山) National Forest Recreation Area is the most famous of such areas in Taiwan and one of the country’s ...
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