Places

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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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