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30+ Things to Do in Hualien (besides Taroko Gorge!)

As you’ve most likely already heard, a massive earthquake struck Hualien on the east coast of Taiwan on April 3, ...
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My Skyline 460 Experience: Standing on Top of Taipei 101

Skyline 460 is a relatively new experience at Taipei 101, the tallest building in Taiwan and one of the top ...
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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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Eryanping & Tea Mist Trail: Two Amazing Hikes En Route to Alishan

Although the tourist masses flock to Alishan, there are several other crowd-free places to witness breathtaking sunrises, sunsets, and seas ...
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Shizhuo’s Stunning Bamboo Forests, Tea Farms, Sunsets, and Hikes

Shizhuo (石桌) is one of my favorite places in all of Taiwan. This small mountain village on the route between ...
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How to Visit Hehuanshan for Epic Sunrises, Hiking, and Snow

Hehuanshan (合歡山 / Hehuan Mountain or Mt. Joy) is one of the most appealing high mountain areas and one of ...
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How to Rent a YouBike in Taiwan (with or without SIM/EasyCard)

YouBike / Ubike (official site) is Taiwan’s most popular bike sharing system, in a country that is known for its ...
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