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 […]
Central Taiwan
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 […]
Hehuan West Peak, 3145m
The west peak is the most strenous day-hike in Hehuanshan Forest Recreation Area! But as my two good friends and I were looking at the trail topo over a feast of icy chicken at a restaurant in Wushe, we simply had no idea how vicious of a climb it was going to be. I can […]
Hehuanshan (Mt. Hehuan) 合歡山森林遊樂區
Hike Central Taiwan’s Misty Mountains 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 high altitude hiking trails in Taiwan. Are you ready? Strap on your boots… or make sure your scooter has good brakes and a full […]
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, […]
Hiking Mt. Cilai (Qilai Shan)
The Cilai Mountain area offers some of the most challenging and enjoyable hiking in Taiwan. Mt. Qilai (also spelled Cilai) is located in Eastern Taiwan’s Taroko National Park. On this page, I’ll do my best to show you how to get there, what to expect during your climb and how you can prepare for it. Let’s […]
Changhua City Travel Guide, Taiwan
Home of the greatest Buddha Statue on the island! Changhua should only be on your list if you have extra time to spare during your trip in Taiwan, or if you really want to check out the tall Buddha statue on Baguashan. Why? Because the city doesn’t enjoy such a vast choice of attractions like Tainan or Lugang. Still, there are […]
