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 […]
Central Taiwan
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 […]
Hike Eagle Mountain in Taiwan
Eagle Mountain (2180m) is one of the most exhilarating hikes / climbs I’ve done in Taiwan. The views from the top are stunning, the vegetation is varied, and the trail is always well-maintained. It is without a doubt the nicest day-hike in Taichung’s vicinity. Eagle Mountain is located in the central part of Taiwan, in […]
Hike Hehuan West Peak, 3145m
Tips for Climbing Hehuanshan West Peak: Most people require around 8 hours to complete this hike. No permit is needed to climb Hehuan West peak. Bring plenty of water or carry a water filter. Bring warm clothes and rain gear, as the weather can change at any time on this hike. Hiking boots are highly […]
Hehuanshan (Mt. Hehuan) 合歡山森林遊樂區
Hike Central Taiwan’s Misty Mountains On this page, you’ll find all the info you need about hiking, accommodation, food, transportation, and tons of pictures at Mt. Hehuan. Welcome to beautiful Mt. Hehuan! Here, I’ll help you escape above and beyond the smog and chaos of the city… and show you some of the most accessible […]
Fengyuan Travel Guide
All right, let me begin this travel guide to Fengyuan in Central Taiwan by saying that you don’t want to take a trip there if you’re only on a short vacation in Taiwan. There are destinations around the island which are much more exciting than that. This article is targeted at you, the expat (probably […]
Dayuling, Central Taiwan
You’ve probably never heard of Dayuling, and that’s totally normal. In fact, not many people have ever heard of this tiny “village” located in the middle of Taiwan’s mighty Central Mountain Range. As a matter of fact, Dayuling doesn’t have much to offer to the ordinary tourist – it’s got no special attractions like temples, […]
