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Popular Taiwanese Singers

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About Famous Taiwanese Singers No matter how long you’ve studied Chinese, you’re bound to have a hard time watching the news in Taiwan – the number of near-identical Taiwanese celebrities and pop singers seems to double every week. Gossip and celebrity obsession are prevalent here, and within this world the pop singers are the kings […]

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Taiwan Train Travel

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Traveling by Train in Taiwan is ultra convenient! Taiwan’s trains from the TRA (Taiwan Railway Administration) are safe, clean and always on time. The busiest line is on the west side of the island. It starts north of Taipei and ends south of Kaohsiung. It stops at the following stations: Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taichung, Changhua, Jiayi, […]

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Travel to Kaohsiung

Information about transportation to Kaohsiung City in Southern Taiwan On this page, I explain in details how you can travel to Kaohsiung City from Taipei, Taoyuan Airport, and other parts of Taiwan. The three main public transportation to Kaohsiung are the normal train (TRA), high-speed train (HSR), and public buses. Book a hotel in Kaohsiung before you […]

Filed Under: South Taiwan Tagged With: Kaohsiung, Transportation

Popular Taiwanese Movies

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Taiwan doesn’t produce a ton of its own films – most movies shown in theaters here come from Japan, Hong Kong, China and of course the United States. Still, Taiwan has a rich history of independent filmmaking that has carried over to producing more mainstream stuff as well. Probably the world’s most famous Taiwanese director […]

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Organize Your Own Taiwan Tours

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If you are thinking about joining guided Taiwan tours, well, let me try to convince you that you should forget this idea! Through this website, I have talked to lots of people who have joined tourist tour groups to visit Taipei and other destinations around Taiwan, and I can assure you that if you could […]

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Travel in Taipei: A Transportation Guide

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Understand how to get around Taipei by bus, MRT, taxi, bicycle, and on foot Travel in Taipei by MRT (metro) The central nervous system of Taipei’s public transit is the MRT, or Mass Rapid Transit. The Taipei subway is my favorite way to travel in Taipei and get to the city’s attractions. The Taipei MRT […]

Filed Under: North Taiwan Tagged With: Taipei, Transportation

Transport in Taiwan

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If you have questions about transport in Taiwan, make sure you read this page from top to bottom! I have traveled to every part of the island by normal train (TRA), fast train (HSR), bus, plane, boat, car, motorbike, I’ve hitchhiked, walked… I’m sure I can help you with your questions about transportation around Taiwan. […]

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25 Pictures of Taiwanese Culture

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A photo gallery about the culture of Taiwan! Taiwanese culture is unique and surprising in many unusual ways! Check out 25 pictures of crazy religious practices, Taiwanese people, ancient Chinese culture, Chinese ghosts, nightmarkets, Taiwanese festivals, betel nuts and much more! Temple performers take part in a religious procession during the Mazu pilgrimage in Beigang, in […]

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Transport in Taipei City

Find all the information you need about transport in Taipei City before you get there, so you know how much to budget and what to pack. The three easiest ways to get around Taipei City in Taiwan are: taking the subway (MRT), walking, taking taxis. This article is for travelers / visitors and that’s why […]

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Taiwan Tourist Information

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On this page you’ll find more Taiwan tourist information than you will ever need to prepare your trip to Taipei and other parts of beautiful Formosa! I have spent countless hours, days, weeks, months (more than 17 years) traveling around Taiwan, doing research about Chinese culture, studying Mandarin, working, and building this travel guide. The Taiwan tourist information presented on this […]

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Cities and Tourist Attractions in Taiwan, Listed by Areas

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Formosa has so much to offer! There are thousands (yes, thousands) of sights and attractions for tourists / travelers all over Taiwan. I have been living here since 2000, and I still discover amazing places every weekend when I jump on my bike or a train to roam around the island. Here is a list (in […]

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Taiwanese Airlines

Information About Taiwanese Airlines For being a small island, Taiwan has a decent collection of airlines, some old and some new, some far-reaching and some local. As far as I’m concerned, they don’t vary much from one to the other, but I have very little experience with things like first class so I can’t vouch […]

Filed Under: Facts About Taiwan, Travel Info Tagged With: Transportation

Chinese Tomb Sweeping Festival

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Tomb Sweeping Festival? Sounds a bit strange at first. Actually, once you know what it’s all about the festival is pretty cool. I’ve personally had the chance to join my wife’s family twice for a tomb sweeping day in the mountains near Jhushan, in Nantou County, in Central Taiwan. What is Qingming Jie? Tomb Sweeping […]

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Taiwan Tourism

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10 Popular Things to Do on Formosa! Colorful Taiwan tourism information. Any of these attractions will kick-start your Taiwan sightseeing, and you are sure to stumble upon plenty of treasures along the way. Taipei Taipei is where most people begin their Taiwan tourism adventure. The capital city of the country is packed with ancient Chinese […]

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17 Essential Things to Do in Taiwan!

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What are the best things to do in Taiwan? Temples, beaches, mountains, islands, festivals, night markets… Taiwan has it all! And the great thing about it is that only few travelers know Taiwan even exists. Somehow, Formosa has found a way to remain off the main tourist / backpacker trail in Asia. With so many […]

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Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Transportation

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Chances are that one of the first things that will be on your mind after landing at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport will be to find transportation to transit to your next destination, which may or may not be Taipei City. Book a hotel near Taoyuan International Airport! First, understand this: Traveling from Taoyuan International Airport […]

Filed Under: North Taiwan, Uncategorized Tagged With: Taoyuan, Transportation

Taiwan Economy

Information About Taiwan’s Economy Note: The article “Made in Taiwan” has a pretty good history of Taiwan’s economy in relation to exports. This article focuses more on the general economy and what it looks like today. Economics is the bread-and-butter of living in Taiwan. It’s a country with a difficult (or impossible) diplomatic situation, so […]

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Taiwan Currency – Taiwan Money

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The Taiwanese currency is the New Taiwan Dollar. The currency code for money in Taiwan is TWD. The most common abbreviation is NT$. Most commonly, it is called the Taiwan dollar. Taiwanese money is currently being issued by the Central Bank of the Republic of China. In Mandarin Chinese, the currency of Taiwan is called Xin tai bi, which means […]

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Taiwan Climate

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Understand the basics: Rainfall, Temperature, Humidity, Typhoons When people ask me: “Why have you been living in Taiwan for so long?” my answer usually mentions Taiwan’s climate. The warm weather typical to our beautiful Formosa means you can wear shorts and sandals almost year-round. Reserve the perfect hotel room for you in Taiwan today! If […]

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Taiwan Stinky Tofu

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The ultimate street food to challenge your taste buds! Stinky tofu is one of those things in Taiwan which is a big question mark for many visitors. I’ve heard so many questions about it over the years: Why is it called stinky tofu? Where is it sold? Does it taste like what it smells? Why […]

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