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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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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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Our Experience Visiting a Meerkat Cafe in Taipei (so cute!)

Taipei is all about the animal cafés. In fact, the world’s first cat café started in the city over 20 ...
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Eating Poo at Modern Toilet Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan

Modern Toilet Restaurant is Taiwan’s infamous poo-poo and toilet-themed restaurant chain. Daring visitors are seated on toilets while dining on ...
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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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10+ Best Places to See Capybaras in Taiwan

Don’t ask me how or why capybaras (水豚, literally “water pigs”) became one of the hottest tourist attractions in Taiwan. ...
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Our 20 Favorite Things to Do in Taiwan with Our Kids

My two kids were born in Taiwan – their mommy is Taiwanese and I’m a Canadian who lived there for over ...
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Houtong Cat Village: Taiwan’s Cat-Themed Coal Mining Village

Houtong Cat Village (猴洞貓村) is one of the quirkiest attractions in Taiwan and one of our favorite places to take ...
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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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