Is Rainbow Village in Taichung Still Worth Visiting in 2025?
In 2018, I wrote my first guide to Rainbow Village (彩虹村) after visiting with my wife and kids. In it, ...
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 ...
9 Meaningful Ways to Experience Aboriginal Culture in Taiwan
Many visitors to Taiwan want to experience Taiwanese indigenous culture. However, most aboriginal villages in Taiwan are remote and not ...
Staying at Songsyue Lodge, Hehuanshan (and how to book it)
Songsyue Lodge (松雪樓 or songxue lou, see official site) is the highest hotel in Taiwan (3150 m/10,335 ft!) and the ...
Pinglin: How to Visit the Prettiest Tea Plantations near Taipei
Pinglin (坪林) and Shiding (石碇) have the most beautiful tea plantations that I’ve seen in the Greater Taipei Area. As ...
Why My Kids Loved Doing a DIY Pineapple Cake Class in Taipei
Of the many DIY activities we’ve tried in Taipei, my kids enjoyed the pineapple cake class at Kuo Yuan Ye ...
10+ Super Fun, Hands-On DIY Activities for Kids in Taipei
Let’s face it: most kids can only do so much sightseeing. If you’re visiting Taipei with kids, you may want ...
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 ...
A Travel Guide to Yilan, Taiwan’s Family-Friendly County
Yilan (宜蘭, formerly spelled Ilan) is a favorite weekend getaway for Taipei people and one of our favorite places to ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...