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Neiwan Old Street: Sampling Hakka Foods in Hsinchu County

Neiwan Old Street (內灣老街) in Hsinchu county is one of my personal favorite old streets in Taiwan. This is a ...
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Cherry Blossoms in Taiwan: Best Spots & 2025 Viewing Times

Taiwan is known for its cherry blossoms (櫻花 or ying hua in Mandarin, sakura in Japanese) and is one of ...
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2025 Taiwan Lantern Festival: Pingxi, Taipei, Taoyuan & Other Events

The Lantern Festival (2025 date: Feb. 12, Year of the Snake) is my favorite of Taiwan’s many festivals. The annual ...
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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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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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Chocolate, Cycling, and Boat Burning in Donggang, Taiwan

Donggang (東港) is a small township in Pingtung county on the southwest coast of Taiwan. Most travelers know Donggang as ...
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Longshan Temple: How to Pray for Love at Taipei’s Top Temple

Longshan Temple is indisputably the most famous temple in Taipei city, Taiwan. And it’s not just a tourist-trap, either. Locals ...
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Visiting TaipeiEye Theater for Taiwanese Opera in Taipei

Taking in a performance at TaipeiEye is an experience I highly recommend to all visitors to Taipei. TaipeiEye (臺北戲棚 or ...
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Where to Buy or Rent a Kimono, Hanfu, or Qipao in Taiwan

Just like in other East Asian countries, some travelers in Taiwan like to dress up in traditional local outfits for ...
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60+ Festivals in Taiwan: A Month-by-Month Guide

Taiwan is known for its myriad festivals and holidays, and participating in them may prove to be some of your ...
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