Very few people have heard of, or traveled to Douli 都歷, a tiny, sleepy coastal village in Taitung County, along Taiwan’s wild East Coast. Here, the mountains are steep, the jungle is thick, beaches are secluded, and the starry sky is simply mesmerizing. It’s the kind of place you’d see on a postcard from Hawaii. […]
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Hiking in Taroko Gorge
Hiking in Taroko Gorge – Introduction Hiking in Taroko Gorge is a top experience in Taiwan! The national park is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in Asia. There are quite a few hiking trails in Taroko National Park and most of them are located in the gorge itself, near the East Coast […]
Taroko Gorge Taiwan Travel Guide
Taroko Gorge will blow your mind! With its marble-walled canyons, remote mountains, rushing rivers, and hiking trails that cling to vertical cliffs, Taroko National Park is one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen in my life. I’ve visited the area at least 50 times since moving to Taiwan and I still go back again and […]
Hualien City Travel Guide
Welcome to Hualien 花蓮, gateway to Taroko National Park, attractive beaches, majestic mountains, and a slower pace of life. Before you read on, let me just tell you one thing: Hualien is an absolute must-visit destination in Taiwan, so make sure to bookmark this page, or highlight it in your guidebook. No visit to Formosa […]
Highway 11: Taiwan East Coast Guide
If you only have time to do one road trip in Taiwan, it should be either Taroko Gorge or Highway 11. My personal favorite is the latest! Some of the best beaches on Formosa are located along Highway 11, on the East Coast of Taiwan, between Hualien and Taitung. On this page, I’ll show you my personal […]
Tianxiang Village in Taroko Gorge
Tianxiang is the main village in Taroko Gorge. Set amidst a picture-perfect dramatic mountain landscape, there is little doubt why it’s on most tourists itinerary in Taiwan. Where is Tianxiang Tianxiang is located in the middle of the gorge, along the central cross-island highway, in Taroko National Park. It’s the main place where you’ll find accommodation, […]
Donghe Travel Guide
Donghe 東河, in Taitung County, is one of my top 3 beach destinations in Taiwan. I almost want to claim that it’s my favorite place on the whole island, but I won’t say that, because it may give you expectations that could be too high. Why is Donghe so hot these days? Donghe is quickly […]
Chenggong Travel Guide
Chenggong 成功 is a fishing town located in Taitung County along the scenic Highway 11. With a population of 15,000, this place is the biggest town between Hualien city and Taitung city. Chenggong is surprisingly not on most people’s travel itinerary as they drive or ride along the coast – most travelers only stop here […]
Taipei to Taroko Gorge by Train, Bus, or Car
Traveling from Taipei to Taroko Gorge is pretty straightforward. On this page I will show you how to get from Taipei to Taroko National Park by train and bus. I will also show you the best way to drive or ride to the gorge all the way from Taiwan’s capital city. The distance from Taipei […]
Taroko Gorge Campgrounds
Camping in Taroko is an experience you shouldn’t miss if you have camping gear and plan to visit the area. The three main Taroko Gorge campgrounds are within few minutes of Tianxiang, the main village in the gorge. If you do not have your own car or scooter, you should camp at Baiyang camping spot, […]
My Favorite Taitung Hostel
Welcome to Taitung Sea Art Hostel in Dulan Village! I am so happy to have finally found what I believe is the best hostel around Taitung, and I’m proud to present you Taitung Sea Art Hostel in the little town of Dulan! Find Out About Taiwan’s Best Hostel The Taitung Sea Art Hostel was made […]
Taitung Travel Guide
Taitung 台東, Chinese for “East Taiwan”, is in the Southeastern corner of Formosa. Though few people visit the city itself, it often serves as a stopover point for those on their way to Green Island and/or Orchid Island (Lanyu), which is what you will find if you draw a line directly east from Taidong. Both of these […]
Dulan Travel Guide
Dulan is a small, peaceful, coastal town located 20km north of Taitung city, along Taiwan’s east coast. It is without a doubt one of my favorite travel destinations in Taiwan. This tiny community of Ami (Taiwan’s largest aboriginal tribe) is nestled between mountains and sea along Highway 11. Dulan boasts awesome coastal scenery, one of the […]
Jiaosi (Jiaoxi) Travel Guide Yilan County, Taiwan
If you ever hear that Jiaosi (Jiaoxi) has the best hot springs, the most spectacular waterfall, and the best food in Taiwan, don’t believe it! If someone makes that claim, that person’s a liar or was on hard drugs when he went there. If you read that from a book or a magazine, it’s probably […]