The Lin Family Mansion and Garden in Wufeng is the best place on Taiwan island to witness classical Chinese architecture. The only other place that I can think of where you can see authentic old-Chinese, Hoklo, Fujianese buildings with such intricate brickwork and elegant swallowtail roofs is on Kinmen, one of Taiwan’s outlying islands. I […]
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Best Area to Stay in Taipei
What’s the best area to stay in Taipei City? There is simply no clear-cut answer to that, but if I can give you my own personal favorite area to stay in Taipei, it’s definitely the neighborhood around Zhongxiao Dunhua MRT station. Reasons why you’ll like Zhongxiao Dunhua MRT station area: it’s right downtown in the […]
Dadaocheng & Dihua Street
Old Taipei – Still alive Today! If you are into photography, history, or are wanting to buy traditional gifts, Dihua Street must be on your list of places to visit in Taipei. The Dadaocheng neighborhood and Dihua Street is where you can peak into Taipei’s colorful past. This part of Datong District 大同區 is rich […]
Rainbow Village in Taichung
Welcome to Rainbow Village – Instagram paradise in Taichung! Rainbow Village is one of the newest attractions in Taichung City. It is also without a single doubt, one of the top sights in all of Taiwan, boasting a massive 2 million tourists every single year! More information about Rainbow Village in Taichung follows below this […]
Cafes in Taichung
Hello coffee-addict! On this page I will introduce you to my own personal favorite little cafes in Taichung City. Make sure to see all those places on my map at the bottom of this page. Enjoy! Whether in Taiwan, or while traveling abroad, one of the main themes of my life seems to be coffee. […]
Taian Hot Spring
Having lived in Taichung City since 2000, Taian has always been the obvious choice for me for a quick hot spring. I know it’s not that close, but it’s not that far either. From Taichung, it only takes me about one hour to get to Taian by car, outside rush-hour period. I’ve been going to […]
Taichung to Sun Moon Lake
Looking for the easiest, fastest, smoothest way to travel from Taichung to Sun Moon Lake? You could not have found a better place to get an answer! Let me show you how it’s done… Table of Contents Get to Taichung City firstTaichung to Sun Moon Lake by BusBus #6670 Itinerary and ScheduleHow much is it?Stop […]
Gubami Restaurant in Taichung
Table of Contents 750NT$ for an “elevated” bowl of beef noodle soup… Is the hype justified? Let’s find out!Where is GubamiWhat’s it like inside?Let’s start with a beerOur MealService and overall impressionShould you go?Gubami Menu 750NT$ for an “elevated” bowl of beef noodle soup… Is the hype justified? Let’s find out! That’s mainly why my […]