Donghe 東河, in Taitung County, is one of my top 3 beach destinations in Taiwan. I almost want to claim that it’s my favorite place on the whole island, but I won’t say that, because it may give you expectations that could be too high. Jinzun Beach, just outside Donghe Why is Donghe so hot […]
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Renting a Scooter in Taichung
The most convenient place for renting a scooter in Taichung City is next to the High Speed Rail (HSR) station. It’s one of the only places where you can rent a scooter without an ARC (Taiwan’s resident card). Most scooter rental shops around the Taichung train station have old scooters that may not be the […]
Taipei Red Light District
A lot of people say that there is no such thing as a red light district in Taipei. Well, the people who say that don’t know what they are talking about. The red light district in Taipei is a vibrant place to walk around, eat local street food, and it’s conveniently located by the Taipei […]
Snorkeling at Wanlitong Beach
Wanlitong 萬里桐, a small village (and a beach) just north of Baisha Bay, is one of the best spots for snorkeling in Kenting National Park. The reef is somewhat well-preserved and still colorful, and you can see quite a lot of sea life on most days. South-East end of Wanlitong The easiest access to the […]
Taipei Main Station to Taoyuan Airport by MRT
If you want to travel from Taipei Main Station to Taoyuan Airport, your best option is by far taking the MRT (metro). The MRT ride from Taipei Main Station to Taoyuan International Airport only takes 35 minutes. This is much faster than taking the bus or a taxi. The bus might be cheaper, but you […]
Houwan (Back Bay), Kenting
Houwan means “back bay” in Chinese. It’s quite an appropriate name, because it really feels like you are behind the scene and out of sight, away from the crowds, traffic, and hectic action that is found in Kenting Village, Baisha Beach, and Hengchun. Houwan 後灣, Back Bay. You can see the Marine Museum and Turtle […]
Best of Kenting National Park
Don’t waste your time while visiting Kenting National Park! Rent a scooter, pack a water bottle, sunscreen, rain jacket, and hit the road! East Coast, near Xuhai Grassland *** Toggle the Table of Content button in the upper left corner of the map to view the complete list. BEACHES: Little BayJialeshui SNORKELING: Banana BayWanlitong SURFING: […]
