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Hengchun Travel Guide

hengchun ancient gate and wall

Gateway to beautiful Kenting National Park! Hengchun use to only be an ugly, uninspiring transit point between Kenting National Park and the rest of Taiwan. Driving through this town was once seen as an annoyance and a waste of time. Not so anymore. The city has now a vibrant tourism industry thanks to hordes of […]

Filed Under: South Taiwan Tagged With: Beaches, Kenting, Pingtung, Seaside

Yushan Taiwan Hiking Guide

yushan hiking guide taiwan

At 3952 meters, Yushan 玉山 is the highest peak in Taiwan and East Asia. I’ve climbed this beast three times in the past 20 years, and I can tell you that it’s by far my favorite trek in Taiwan! If you’re into hiking, trekking, climbing, and mountains, you simply can’t visit Taiwan and miss Jade […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Hiking, Mountains, National Park, Outdoor

Complete Travel Guide to Alishan in Taiwan

alishan train, taiwan

Table of Contents Alishan Travel InformationFacts About Alishan in TaiwanOrientationThings to do / AttractionsChase the SunGiant Tree TrailTea TourismTraveling Around / Local TransportEating / Restaurants / FoodAlishan CoffeeAlishan Accommodation / Hotels / HostelsBus and Train Travel to AlishanTravel from Taipei to AlishanMapGet Directions Alishan Travel Information “Shan” is Chinese for mountain, and A-Li Mountain is […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Chiayi, Hiking, Mountains

Visit Kaohsiung in Southern Taiwan

Love River Kaohsiung

Table of Contents 10 Attractions You Just Can’t Miss!Quick facts about Kaohsiung:Top 10 Kaohsiung AttractionsThe Old British ConsulateCatch a Ferry to Cijin IslandThe Unconditional Love RiverMeditate in the MountainsMartyr’s ShrineThe Busy Kaohsiung HarborFine Arts MuseumMuseum of HistoryLotus PondFoguangshan Buddhist MonasteryKaohsiung VideoKaohsiung Travel Links 10 Attractions You Just Can’t Miss! Are you one of those who […]

Filed Under: South Taiwan Tagged With: Kaohsiung

Discover Taiwan’s Finest Beaches in Kenting National Park

Southernmost tip of Taiwan

Welcome to the southern tip of Taiwan! Kenting, located at the southern tip of the island, is one of the top three hot-spots for tourists in Taiwan. This part of Formosa has a national park, beautiful beaches, ecological protection areas, old villages, green hills, and fishing harbors. Make sure to pay me a little visit at […]

Filed Under: South Taiwan Tagged With: Beaches, Kenting, National Park, Pingtung County

Sun Moon Lake Taiwan – Complete 2021 Travel Guide

Table of Contents Quite simply one of the most beautiful destinations in Taiwan!Things to do and top attractions at Sun Moon LakeStart your journey at Shuishe VillageRide a scooter or bicycle around Sun Moon LakeTake the cable car 日月潭纜車Row, row, row your boat…Hiking trails around Sun Moon LakeSwimmingWalk around Itashao VillageWhat do the Thao think?Majestic Wenwu […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Mountains, Nantou, Outdoor

Taichung Train Station Area

taichung new train station

The Taichung Train Station area has received such a massive facelift in recent years that it is almost beyond recognition. For the better? Absolutely! This area is now one of the coolest in Taichung city, and I could not recommend it more. Table of Contents What’s new around the Taichung Train Station area?The Old Train […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Taichung, Transportation

How to Apply for Yushan Permit

jade yushan hiking permit taiwan

Table of Contents Yushan Hiking Permit DIY Application GuideMountain Entry Permit No Longer Needed for Jade MountainApply online for ANY National Park permit in TaiwanRead the Regulations Carefully1. Advanced Application: 2. Standard ApplicationOne Application – Five Sections1. Route Plan2. Applicant / Agent3. Leader4. Members5. Emergency CoordinatorSubmit Your Yushan Permit ApplicationHow long does it take to […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Chiayi, Hiking, Mountains

Hike Sanding Mountain in Taiping

santingshan taiping

Sanding Mountain (三汀山 sān tīng shān) is a mountain just outside Taichung City, in Taiping District. It is one of the Little 100 Peaks of Taiwan 台灣小百岳. At 486m of altitude, the summit offers great views over the concrete jungle below. I would even say that in good weather, and when air pollution is at […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Hiking, Mountains, Taichung

Kenting Nightlife

kenting nightlife flying tiger

Oh yeah baby, we’re having a drink tonight! You are so at the perfect place to start your search for Kenting nightlife. I’ve been traveling / living around the Kenting / Hengchun / Manzhou area for more than 20 years, so I know the best spots all over the place. Ready…? Leave your scooter or […]

Filed Under: South Taiwan Tagged With: Kenting, Nightlife, Pingtung County

Taichung to Kaohsiung Travel Guide

taichung to kaohsiung how to map

Traveling from Taichung to Kaohsiung is super simple these days. Follow this simple guide to see how to get to Kaohsiung from the “middle city” Taichung. Let’s go! Table of Contents Taichung to Kaohsiung by HSR (High Speed Rail)Taichung to Kaohsiung by Normal Train (TRA)Taichung to Kaohsiung by BusTaichung to Kaohsiung by CarTaichung to Kaohsiung […]

Filed Under: Travel Info Tagged With: Kaohsiung, Taichung

A Walking Guide to Taichung Parks and Canals

yongchun canal taichung

Taichung is a place best discovered on foot. Scattered around the city, are dozens of beautiful parks, long waterways, and public squares. I’ve been walking around Taichung since the year 2000. I guess it’s been my way to stay sane all those years in this lovely concrete jungle. (I’m still sane, right…?) On this page, […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Nature, Taichung

Zhongxing New Village in Nantou

barista at a cafe in Zhongxing New Village in Nantou

Zhongxing New Village (中興新村 Zhōngxìng xīncūn) is part of Nantou City – the nice part! I say the nice part, because Nantou City itself, the older part (downtown) is just not the most appealing place on the island. I’m not suggesting you shouldn’t go. All I’m saying is to make sure to check out Zhongxing New […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Taichung

Lin Family Mansion in Wufeng – Photo Gallery

lin family mansion taichung taiwan

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 […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Taichung

Hiking in Taroko Gorge

Shakadang Trail, Taroko

Table of Contents Hiking in Taroko Gorge – IntroductionCheck your trail status in advance!Baiyang Trail / Baiyang Waterfall 白楊步道Shakadang Trail 砂卡礑步道Lushui Trail 綠水步道Hiking in Taroko Gorge – Permits NeededMap of Hiking Trails in Taroko GorgeGet DirectionsConsiderations when hiking in Taroko GorgeRiver-tracing in Taroko Gorge Hiking in Taroko Gorge – Introduction Hiking in Taroko Gorge is […]

Filed Under: East Taiwan Tagged With: Hiking, Taroko

Best Area to Stay in Taipei

green world hotel zhongxiao 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 […]

Filed Under: Accommodation in Taipei Tagged With: Taipei

Dadaocheng & Dihua Street

dihua street buildings

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 […]

Filed Under: Taipei Tagged With: Attraction

Rainbow Village in Taichung

rainbow village 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 […]

Filed Under: Taichung Tagged With: Attraction

Cafes in Taichung

solid bean taichung cafe

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. […]

Filed Under: Taichung Tagged With: Cafe

Taian Hot Spring

Taian Hot spring miaoli

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 […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Hot-Spring, Miaoli

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ugo taiwanese secretsI’m the weirdo behind this site. I’ve been living in Taiwan since 2000, so basically I’ve spent half my life here. I have a big passion for everything Formosa and I’ve been working on this website since 2008 to share the beauty of Taiwan with the world!

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  • Hengchun Travel Guide January 10, 2021
  • Yushan Taiwan Hiking Guide January 5, 2021
  • Complete Travel Guide to Alishan in Taiwan January 3, 2021
  • Visit Kaohsiung in Southern Taiwan January 2, 2021
  • Discover Taiwan’s Finest Beaches in Kenting National Park January 1, 2021
  • Sun Moon Lake Taiwan – Complete 2021 Travel Guide January 1, 2021
  • Taichung Train Station Area December 23, 2020
  • How to Apply for Yushan Permit December 21, 2020
  • Hike Sanding Mountain in Taiping December 20, 2020
  • Kenting Nightlife December 18, 2020

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