Fenqihu Old Street: Bentos, Bamboo & Fireflies in Alishan Region
Fenqihu (奮起湖, also spelled Fenchihu) is a major highlight in one of my personal favorite regions of Taiwan: Alishan. This ...
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, ...
Visiting Puli on the Way to Sun Moon Lake or Cingjing Farm
Puli is a township in Nantou, Taiwan’s mountainous central county. In fact, the geographical center of Taiwan is in Puli. ...
20 Places to Visit in Taiwan that I’m Obsessed With
In this article, I’ve shortlisted my 20 favorite destinations in Taiwan. It wasn’t easy! After living in Taiwan for over ...
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 ...
How to Visit Taipingshan, Northern Taiwan’s Top Mountain Resort
Taipingshan (太平山 or Taiping Mountain) National Forest Recreation Area in Yilan county is one of Taiwan’s most popular and appealing ...
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 ...
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 ...
11 Awesome Stops on the Pingxi Railway Line in New Taipei City
The Pingxi Railway Line is a (mostly) single-track railway line that provides access to some of the most popular day ...
Off-the-Beaten Track in Taipei: 30+ Unique Sights & Activities
Every list of things to do in Taipei looks pretty much the same – Taipei 101, CKS Memorial Hall, Longshan Temple, ...