Places - Taiwan Obsessed

Alishan Cherry Blossoms Guide: Best Spots & Walking Route

January 20, 2026

Of the many cherry blossoms viewing spots in Taiwan, Alishan is arguably the most famous. Every March to early April, ...

January 15, 2026

Staying in a hostel in Taipei is a great way to save money, as the city’s hotels tend to be ...

January 14, 2026

Yilan (宜蘭, formerly spelled Ilan) is a favorite weekend getaway for Taipei people and one of our favorite places to ...

January 8, 2026

Every list of things to do in Taipei looks pretty much the same – Taipei 101, CKS Memorial Hall, Longshan Temple, ...

January 2, 2026

In 2018, I wrote my first guide to Rainbow Village (彩虹村) after visiting with my wife and kids. In it, ...

January 2, 2026

Green Island is one of my personal favorite offshore islands in Taiwan, right up there with Penghu. This small island ...

January 2, 2026

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 ...

December 17, 2025

Most travelers rush along the heavily touristed route from Chiayi to Alishan, with perhaps a quick stop to see the ...

December 4, 2025

When taking the bus from Chiayi to Alishan (one of Taiwan’s top destinations), most passengers swipe EasyCard to ride it. ...

December 1, 2025

Taipei City (臺北市) has everything you could possibly hope for in an awesome capital city. The list of reasons to ...

November 24, 2025

The bus from Sun Moon Lake to Alishan (or Alishan to Sun Moon Lake) is a high-demand route among visitors ...

November 21, 2025

Don’t ask me how or why capybaras (水豚, literally “water pigs”) became one of the hottest tourist attractions in Taiwan. ...