Some of the most beautiful places in Taiwan are quite unknown, hidden, and really off the beaten track. Aowanda National Forest is such a place. For most Taiwanese, Aowanda is just a name you see on a road sign on your way to more popular touristic destinations in Nantou County such as Chingjing Farm, Mt. […]
Central Taiwan
Puli, Taiwan
Gateway to the mountains – Home to one of the world’s most remarkable Zen temples Puli is a city in Nantou County, in central Taiwan. Most people only stop here on their way to the mountains, to places like Mt. Hehuan, Taroko Gorge and Sun Moon Lake. Others come to visit the astonishing Chung Tai Chan […]
Sun Moon Lake 日月潭
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 […]
Wushe, Nantou County
Gateway to Taiwan’s High Mountains For most people who travel in Taiwan, Wushe, is nothing more than a small, average town on the way to more rewarding destinations such as Taroko Gorge, Mt. Hehuan and Lushan. I have to admit, the buildings along the main road aren’t that charming… The village is surrounded by mountains and is located along […]
Your Complete Guide to Climbing Yushan (Jade Mountain) in Taiwan
On this page I will give you ALL the information you’ll need to prepare for your Yushan climb. I have climbed Yushan (also called Mt. Jade) 2 times, and I am in constant contact with a park ranger who has been working at Yushan National Park for more than 20 years. I get my updates […]
Nantou County Travel Guide
Information About Nantou, Taiwan Like Miaoli, Nantou is both a city and a county. Also like Miaoli, the city itself doesn’t have much to offer. However, the county is quite famous in Asia as it is the home of Sun Moon Lake, a highly popular tourist attraction for Taiwanese travelers, visitors from mainland China, and westerners […]
Lugang, Taiwan Travel Guide
Guide to tourist attractions, temples, hotels, transportation Lugang – also spelled Lukang – is where you want to go if you’re interested in ancient Chinese traditions and old Taiwanese culture. In Chinese, it is written 鹿港. Check out our favorite Hotels in town. Quick facts about Lugang: It’s one of Taiwan’s oldest towns, Lukang means “Deer Harbor”, it was […]
Bike or Hike to Baguashan from Sun Moon Farm
This easy 16km round-trip walk follows a quiet country road just outside Taichung City. This hike to Baguashan is a great alternative to the trails in Dakeng! It takes about the same amount of time to get there from downtown Taichung and it’s surely not as crowded. The Hike to Baguashan – In Brief… The trail starts […]