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Lugang, Taiwan Travel Guide

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Old China in Modern Taiwan Lugang 鹿港 – 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. Quick facts about Lugang: It’s one of Taiwan’s oldest towns, Lukang means “Deer Harbor”, it was central Taiwan’s most populous city until the 20th […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Cultural Destination, Temple

Bike or Hike to Baguashan from Sun Moon Farm

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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 […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Changhua, Nature, Outdoor

Hike Eagle Mountain in Taiwan

eagle mountain 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 […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Hiking, Mountains, Nature

Hike Hehuan West Peak, 3145m

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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 […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Hiking, Mountains, Nantou, Nature

Fengyuan Travel Guide

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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 […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan

Dayuling, Central Taiwan

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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, […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Hualien, Mountains

Hiking Mt. Cilai (Qilai Shan) 奇萊山

cilai mountain taiwan

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 […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Hiking, Mountains, Nantou

Changhua City Travel Guide, Taiwan

giant buddha at Baguashan

Home of the greatest Buddha Statue on the island! Changhua is mostly popular with tourists for its huge buddha statue on top of a big hill right in the middle of the city. Other sites include the beautiful Confucius Temple, Yuancing Temple, an Art Museum, as well as a sugar factory. Other than that, it’s […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Changhua

Caotun, Nantou County, Taiwan

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Not many Taiwan guidebooks mention Caotun, an urban township located twenty minutes away from Taichung City. And I’m not gonna tell you that’s it’s a must-see destination either. Why not? What’s wrong with the place? There’s nothing wrong with it. But there’s also not much special either… Except for two very unusual temples. Book your hotel in Taiwan today! […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Nantou

Baguashan Great Buddha Statue and Temple

bagua mountain and the giant buddha

Baguashan in Changhua is home to one of the tallest Buddha statues (22m-high) in Taiwan and in the world. Mt. Bagua also has a large temple complex just behind it, as well as some nice parks where you can stroll around. Walking on Mt. Bagua There’s a couple of interesting walking paths and farmer’s roads […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Changhua, Temple

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