http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/Taiwanese-blog.html Travel Taiwan News - See the latest updates and additions that have been made on Taiwanese Secrets Travel Guide. Get new travel ideas, read comments from other travelers. Subscribe here! en-us Taiwanese Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:27:33 GMT Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:27:33 GMT taiwanese-secrets.com http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/taiwan-pictures.html 30 Amazing Taiwan Pictures! I've spent the past ten years taking pictures around Taiwan. Check out photos of Chinese dragons, Taiwanese girls, Taipei, Chinese culture Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:55:16 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/visit-taiwan-kenting.html You have to visit Taiwan's southernmost part! Kenting National Park has long, white sandy beaches. Amazing tropical paradise! Great travel destination year-round! Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:59:56 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/taichung.html Beautiful Taichung! Find out why more and more foreigners come to Taiwan's third largest city... and never leave! Cool travel info, amazing pictures, temples, museums... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:53:31 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/why-taiwan.html Taiwan is one of the best places I've had the chance to travel to. Here are some of the reasons why I've stayed here for so long. I'm now making a travel website on the island. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:57:11 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/baguashan-changhua.html Having lived in Changhua City for three years, and having become used to the hustle and bustle that is Changhua, I often used to go up Baguashan for a Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:07:15 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/is-taiwan-part-of-china.html Is Taiwan part of China? The following 8 undeniable facts should prove you that Taiwan is not a province or a territory that belongs to China. Why is Taiwan called Chinese Taipei at the Olympics? Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:56:17 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/typhoon-taiwan.html Typhoon Taiwan - Taiwanese Secrets Tips and info. When is the typhoon season? What are the worst places to be on the island. Why Taiwanese kids love typhoon days. Lots of flood pictures, landslide, a hotel in a river. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:48:10 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/taichung-restaurants.html Find the best Taichung restaurants and dining experiences. We only recommend places we truly like and go back to again and again. The city is a true gourmet paradise... Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:32:59 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/taiwan-climate.html Taiwan Climate Info. When people ask me: Why have you been living in Taiwan for so long? my answer usually mentions the island's climate. The warm weather typical to our beautiful Formosa means you can wear shorts and sandals almost year-round. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:34:57 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/taichung-taiwan.html Shopping in Taichung, Taiwan. Check out our shopping map and find the biggest nightmarkets in town, bookstores with English titles, traditional Chinese markets, jade markets and more. Taichung City pictures... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:02:00 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/is-taiwan-a-country.html Is Taiwan a Country? is a question you'll never find a clear answer to. Taiwan has pretty much everything needed to be a country. It has its own money, visas... Taiwan is a democracy. China is not. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:42:32 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/cilai.html Hiking Mt. Cilai (Qilai Shan) in Central Taiwan is an incredible adventure! This exhilarating climb takes you through some of the most dramatic alpine scenery there is on the island. Pictures, trail description, maps, transportation, tips... Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:08:54 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/kaohsiung-restaurants.html A list of good restaurants in Kaohsiung. Follow our recommendations, check out reviews, maps and pictures. Tons of dining options, Chinese, Taiwanese, French, Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Indian... Wed, 13 May 2009 16:00:46 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/lugang.html Lugang - also spelled Lukang - is where you want to go if you're interested in ancient Chinese traditions and old Taiwanese culture. Check out the temples, museums and little back alleys... Mon, 11 May 2009 04:05:02 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/lugang-restaurants.html Finding good Lugang (Lukang) restaurants isn't too hard. There are markets, food stalls (tons of them), tea shops and cafes everywhere around the main touristic areas. Sample some of the best places to dine around town with us! Mon, 11 May 2009 03:27:46 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/taichung-nightlife.html Taichung nightlife scene won't let you down. There is something for all tastes... Huge KTVs where you can sing old classics, hip lounge bars, modern night clubs, beerhouses and places that specialize in live music. Mon, 04 May 2009 06:11:24 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/taichung-cafes.html Taichung cafes and coffee shops are better than almost anywhere else in Taiwan. Take a little time out of your day to relax and drink a good latte, read a book and meet other coffee lovers in beautiful sunny Taichung. Sun, 03 May 2009 08:27:37 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/taipei-restaurants.html Find Taipei Restaurants. What kind of food do you want to eat? Chinese, Italian, French, Japanese? Taiwan's amazing capital has no shortage of dining options. Check out our city menu, reviews, pictures, restaurant maps, city guide... Sun, 03 May 2009 03:57:59 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/sanyi.html Sanyi is not only Taiwan's woodcarving capital. The town is set in a gorgeous mountain setting and offers good hiking and cycling. Find attractions, Hakka culture, an old train station, the remains of a bridge built in 1905, pictures... Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:15:53 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/chinese-gods.html Moving Chinese Gods. There's nothing more fascinating than watching a traditional Chinese ceremony like this one. Giant Chinese puppets walk through raging firecrackers. Check out our colorful Chinese Gods pictures. Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:27:09 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/tainan-restaurants.html Finding good Tainan restaurants is easy. From old-school outlets that serve authentic regional specialties, to a legion of humble street stalls, the city has plenty of options to turn your food cravings into reality. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:57:31 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/taichung-swimming-pool.html Welcome to our favorite Taichung swimming pool. There's simply no better place in town to relax and enjoy the sun on a hot, sticky summer day. Grab your bathing suit, chill under palm trees on a lounge chair or in the jacuzzi. Fitness room, sauna... Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:21:20 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/tainan-city.html Tainan City is probably the most absorbing place in Taiwan. Taiwanese Secrets Photo Gallery shows you the best attractions around the old Taiwanese capital. Temples, forts, restaurants, Chinese dragons... Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:11:33 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/tainan.html Top 12 Tainan Attractions takes you on a photographic journey around Taiwan's old capital. Taiwanese Secrets helps you prepare your trip, visit temples, find restaurants, watch Taiwanese opera, witness ancient Chinese ceremonies... Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:43:30 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/trip-around-taiwan.html I did a trip around Taiwan last summer and it was the trip of a lifetime. I visited the following places: Taipei, Keelung, Hualien, Taroko Gorge, Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:11:08 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/caotun.html Caotun Guide: Want to see two of the most unusual temples in Taiwan? Check this page out! One is the greatest monastery in the area, the other is a bizarre Taoist shrine in the shape of a bug with a farmer's hat. See pictures... Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:59:35 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/taipei-hostels.html Finding cheap Taipei Hostels isn't that hard. You just have to know where to look for them. Let me show you my favorite ones. They're all near the train station and within walking distance to Taipei attractions, nightlife... Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:19:30 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/wushe.html Wushe is a small mountain community in the heart of Taiwan and is home to the Atayal people. It's a good place to grab a bite and fill up on petrol on your way to Taroko Gorge. I visited the aboriginal museum... Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:41:18 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/taroko.html Spectacular Taroko Gorge - Taiwanese Secrets Picture Guide Taroko Gorge in Taiwan is one of the world's most spectacular natural wonder. You can hike through marble-walled canyons, remote mountains and rushing rivers. No wonder this is Taiwan's number 1 tourist destination... maps, pictures... Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:56:54 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/teaching-english-in-taiwan.html Teaching English in Taiwan is a fantastic experience. Discover the secrets to good work and good money on the island. Follow these 10 easy steps and you're guaranteed to find your dream job! Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:14:06 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/ancient-chinese-religion.html Ancient Chinese religion takes a weird twist in Taiwan. Every year, thousands of people gather in the little town of Sanxia to witness a festival where farmers compete to grow the fattest pig. Pictures... Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:20:15 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/taipei-travel.html Need a Taipei Travel Guide? Follow me, I'll take you on a tour of the most colorful temples around the Taiwanese capital. In Taipei, dragons come to life during festivals. Quite a spectacle is waiting for you... Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:58:06 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/taiwan-travel-agent.html Find a Taiwan Travel Agent in Taichung, Taipei and other cities. Plan your next trip the right way. Since 2000 I've taken no less than 64 trips outside Taiwan, so I've had the chance to... Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:16:09 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/taipei-city.html Taipei City has some of the best museums and memorials in Asia. Don't believe me? Check out my pictures, I guarantee you'll be surprised! Taipei is truly an unexpected place with tons of amazing historical sites... Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:44:10 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/hualien.html Hualien can make you fall in love with Taiwan realy quick! You'll like the slower pace of life, surfing at Jici Beach, hiking in Taroko Gorge, taking road trips down the gorgeous East Coast... Sun, 01 Mar 2009 02:42:04 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/hualien-hotels.html Hualien Hotels and hostels reviews by Taiwanese Secrets shows you the best beds available in the beautiful city by the sea. After visiting Taroko Gorge or spending a day at the beach... Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:45:48 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/kaohsiung-taiwan.html Kaohsiung in Taiwan is one of the friendliest city. And Lotus Lake has it all! The biggest Confucius Temple on the island, pagodas, Chinese pavilions, old back alleys, warm people and nice paths to take a stroll... Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:27:08 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/capital-of-taiwan.html Taipei, the capital of Taiwan is located in the northern part of the island. It's not just a big, industrial city. Far from it! It has temples, museums, parks, hot springs, nightmarkets, shopping... Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:06:29 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/buddhist-monastery.html Foguangshan Buddhist Monastery is the island's largest and wealthiest meditation centre. Visit the tallest Buddha statue in Taiwan and 14 000 smaller Buddha statues. It has some of the most impressive meditation halls you've ever seen... Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:24:36 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/life-in-taiwan.html Life in Taiwan! What's so special about it? Find out what other expats have to say. Check out the best blogs and websites out there. Stories from travelers, adventures, photography, opinions, links... Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:52:26 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/dakeng.html Dakeng is our favorite place to hike outside Taichung City. Spot monkeys in the morning, enjoy a glass of rice wine with local hikers, camp under the stars and bath in hot springs... Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:25:04 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/guanziling.html Guanziling, in central Taiwan is a girls magnet. But I don't come here for the water. There's hiking trails, old Chinese temples, stinky tofu, steep mountains, a cave where water dances on fire and so much more... Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:10:59 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/hot-springs.html You like hot springs? Come visit Taiwan! The beautiful island has more than 150 of them. We're lucky to have the world's second highest concentration of springs after Japan. My girlfriend once took me... Sat, 07 Feb 2009 03:29:05 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/taiwans-east-coast.html The most beautiful part of Taiwan is the east coast. The road that took us from Taipei to Taidong was SENSATIONAL! There are actually two roads Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:53:52 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/kenting-2008.html A mate of mine and I went to the southern tip of the island. The beaches are lovely, the fishermen are very hard working and the locals were all Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:53:36 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/i-loved-taipei.html I just returned from spending a week in Taipei. I am from the states, but I now live in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This was my first trip to Taiwan and Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:52:00 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/taiwan-travel-visa.html Cool Taiwan Travel Visa - Free 30 days. Don't waste your time and money. I always get it at the airport, it's fast, easy and free. Most countries are eligible... Sun, 25 Jan 2009 04:47:59 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/taiwan-tourist-visa.html Taiwan Tourist Visa. Don't go brainsick trying to understand the visa situation for Taiwan . Here I make it so clear, simple and easy! Really! Sat, 24 Jan 2009 19:05:55 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/formosa-yushan.html Thanks Ugo for your building this website! Great photos by the way. I would strongly recommend going to Jade mountain. It's a place to enjoy the peace Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:04:53 GMT http://www.taiwanese-secrets.com/formosa.html Where is YOUR Formosa? Travelers tell us their favorite spots and attractions in Taiwan. Top cities, night markets, restaurants, mountain resorts, beaches, hiking trails. Upload your pictures... Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:56:55 GMT