Taiwanese people know that one of the best kept secrets around Kenting, is that the most decent restaurants in the area are in Hengchun 恆春. As I’ve been living here since 2017, I’ve sampled quite a few eateries and I believe that I’ve got a solid list which you will appreciate. Here it is: 山下人家 […]
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Mudan
Mudan Township is located in the southern part of Taiwan, in the mountains of Pingtung County. Mudan makes for a nice, short day-trip from Kenting. Mudan is famous for nothing. It’s not really talked about in travel guides, and you won’t hear about it either from other travelers. That’s because there’s not much to do […]
Taichung MRT (Metro)
Finally, at long last, Taichung has its own operational MRT system! This is great news for tourists, as, until now, using public transportation (buses) to get around the city was not really convenient or intuitive if you were not a native Chinese speaker. On this page, I will be showing you the most important (my […]
Huisun Forest Recreation Area
Huisun Forest Recreation Area is located in Nantou County, in the central part of Taiwan. It’s not a super popular destination with international tourists, and this might just be the reason why you’d want to get there. I first visited Huisun Forest in 2010. A friend of mine who was doing his PhD in entomology […]
Douli Travel Guide
Welcome to one of Taiwan’s best kept secrets! Fact checkers beware: I make tons of big claims about Douli on this page! It’s the most this, the most that… Provable? I think so. Just look at those pics… Very few people have heard of, or traveled to Douli 都歷, a tiny, sleepy coastal village in […]
Hengchun Travel Guide
Gateway to beautiful Kenting National Park! Hengchun is the main big town in the Kenting area. Not too long ago, passing through this place was seen as a big annoyance. Even today, when I mention it, some people will ask: “Oh, is that the ugly city north of Kenting?” Yes, it is. I must admit […]
Yushan Taiwan Hiking Guide
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 […]
Complete Travel Guide to Alishan in Taiwan
Alishan Travel Information “Shan” is Chinese for mountain, and A-Li Mountain is the centerpiece of the Alishan National Scenic Area. The area is massive and offers much more than a single hike up to the mountain’s peak. In all, the area is a natural wilderness preserve clocking in at 415 square kilometers, and produces Taiwan’s […]
Visit Kaohsiung in Southern Taiwan
10 Attractions You Just Can’t Miss! Are you one of those who think Kaohsiung is nothing more than an ugly, polluted industrial centre? I use to believe so… Until I spent 2 weeks traveling in and around the city in the fall of 2010. I realised that – contrarily to the usual assumption – this […]
Kenting Beaches Travel Guide – Taiwan’s Southern Jewel
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, gorgeous beaches, ecological protection areas, old villages, green hills, and fishing harbors. Make sure to pay me a little visit at […]
Sun Moon Lake Taiwan – Complete 2022 Travel Guide
Quite simply one of the most beautiful destinations in Taiwan! Taiwan’s largest freshwater body, Sun Moon Lake sits at an altitude of 762m in the mountains of Nantou County, in central Taiwan. With good weather year-round, accessible sights and tons of outdoor activities to offer, it’s not surprising it’s one of Taiwan’s most renowned tourist destinations. All […]
Taichung Train Station Area
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. What’s new around the Taichung Train Station area? What is not new should […]
How to Apply for Yushan Permit
Yushan Hiking Permit DIY Application Guide That’s it, you’ve finally decided to climb Jade Mountain (玉山 yù shān), Taiwan’s tallest peak. You’ve got your days off, you have the gear, and you might even have started to train for the 2-3 day hike. But oh wait… you realize you’re missing something very important: the Yushan […]
Hike Sanding Mountain in 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 […]
Kenting Nightlife
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 […]
Taichung to Kaohsiung Travel Guide
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! Taichung to Kaohsiung by HSR (High Speed Rail) My favorite way to travel to Kaohsiung from Taichung is by HSR, or High-Speed train. I do this journey […]
A Walking Guide to Taichung Parks and Canals
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, […]
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 […]
Lin Family Mansion in Wufeng – Photo Gallery
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 […]
Hiking in Taroko Gorge
Hiking in Taroko Gorge – Introduction Hiking in Taroko Gorge is a top experience in Taiwan! The national park is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in Asia. There are quite a few hiking trails in Taroko National Park and most of them are located in the gorge itself, near the East Coast […]