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Rock Climbing in Long Dong, Taiwan

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Welcome to Taiwan’s rock climbing mecca! I first came to Taiwan in 2000, for one main purpose: to rock climb at Long Dong! At the age of 20, I had already climbed extensively at some of the biggest crags in North America, namely Squamish, Yosemite, Red Rocks, and Joshua Tree… I had never heard about […]

Filed Under: North Taiwan Tagged With: New Taipei City, Outdoor

Taipei Red Light District

taipei red light district

A lot of people say that there is no such thing as a red light district in Taipei. Well, those who say that don’t know what they are talking about, as there are actually 2 areas which can be considered as “red light”. One is the southern part of Zhongshan District, the other in Wanhua. […]

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Taipei Travel Blog – Introduction to Taiwan’s Capital

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Why you’ll love Taipei Given a set of options as to the best stops in Asia, it wouldn’t be surprising for even the most seasoned travelers to give a list that goes something like “Beijing, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore and Tokyo”. Taipei isn’t on the list of top destinations in the region, but that’s what makes […]

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Travel in Taipei: A Transportation Guide

travel in taipei transportation

Understand how to get around Taipei by bus, MRT, taxi, bicycle, and on foot Travel in Taipei by MRT (metro) The central nervous system of Taipei’s public transit is the MRT, or Mass Rapid Transit. The Taipei subway is my favorite way to travel in Taipei and get to the city’s attractions. The Taipei MRT […]

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Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Transportation

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Chances are that one of the first things that will be on your mind after landing at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport will be to find transportation to transit to your next destination, which may or may not be Taipei City. Book a hotel near Taoyuan International Airport! First, understand this: Traveling from Taoyuan International Airport […]

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Explore Taoyuan County in Northern Taiwan

Travel Information About Taoyuan County Taoyuan County is arguably most famous for housing Taiwan’s largest airport (Taoyuan International Airport), which is where most people fly into from abroad. Book your hotel in Taoyuan today and get discounts! Taoyuan County isn’t the hottest touristic destination in Taiwan, but there’s more than enough to see for a […]

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Sanyi – Taiwan’s Woodcarving Capital

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The first thing you notice about Sanyi is that about 9 out of 10 shops seem to be selling wood stuff. And that’s the main reason why most people make it here. The small town, located in Northern Taiwan’s Miaoli County, is the island’s uncontested woodcarving capital. Sanyi’s surrounding countryside also has a lot to […]

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Taipei Travel in Taiwan: A Complete Guide for 2022

Taiwanese Girls at Confucius Temple in Taipei

Welcome to Taiwan’s most dynamic city! Taipei City, the nation’s sophisticated capital, is the ultimate showcase. It’s a place full of contrast. It’s got quiet parks encircled by hectic streets as well as open traditional markets that line up alleys next to modern malls. Here, you’ll find some of the most beautiful temples in Asia, a […]

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A Detailed Travel Guide to Pinglin in Northern Taiwan

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Pinglin Travel Information In Taiwan, nearly every city is famous for something. Yilan has onions, Yingge has pottery, and Sanyi has wood. In Pinglin, the claim to fame is tea, particularly that of the acidic, rich, green Bao Zhong variety. The tea is harvested in the Spring, so if you get a chance, try to […]

Filed Under: North Taiwan Tagged With: New Taipei City, Outdoor

35 Pictures of Hsinchu City In Taiwan

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Hsinchu (Xinzhu) Photo Gallery Hsinchu City, in northern Taiwan, has some fantastic attractions! If you are planning to visit Hsinchu, make sure you take the time to walk around the old train station to check out the colorful Chinese temples and have a bite at one of the many good restaurants or street stalls. One day should be […]

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Discover Wulai in Northern Taiwan

Wulai Travel Information Facts about Wulai Wulai District has gone the route of many indigenous towns throughout history – humble local culture, followed by exploitation of natural resources by colonizers, followed by modernization and a tourist economy. Here, aboriginal culture, particularly that of the Atayal people, is rich and on display for all. Book your […]

Filed Under: North Taiwan Tagged With: Mountains, New Taipei City, Outdoor

Travel Guide to Yilan (Ilan) in Northeastern Taiwan

Yilan Travel Information Facts About Yilan (Ilan) Yilan, like Taipei and many other cities in Taiwan, refers to both a city and a county (this article’s travel ideas refer to both). It is one of few cities on the mountainous eastern coast of Formosa, and is humble in size – Yilan city is home to under […]

Filed Under: North Taiwan Tagged With: Beaches, Yilan

Discover Yingge in Northern Taiwan

Yingge Travel Information Yingge lies in the Southwestern corner of New Taipei City (the new name for Taipei County). It’s close enough to Taipei City to make it a comfortable day trip, though it can be enjoyed on its own terms as well. Most people travel to Yingge before or after having visited the town of Sanxia and […]

Filed Under: North Taiwan Tagged With: Cultural Destination, New Taipei City

Miaoli Travel Guide 苗栗

miaoli rice field taiwan

Miaoli Travel Information Miaoli (also both a county and a city) lies in northwestern Taiwan, a bit north and to the west of Taichung City. It is known as one of the main centers for Taiwan’s Hakka population, the second-most prominent of Taiwan’s ethnicities and render in Chinese as the semi-condescending “guest people”. While Hakka […]

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Keelung Travel Guide

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Welcome to Keelung (Jilong)! On this page, you will find information about Keelung’s attractions, hotels, restaurants, and transportation. This city is located in the northeastern part of Taiwan. It has a population of around 387,000 people. Keelung is Taiwan’s main amphibious shipping port, lying just north of Taipei. It offers a lot of the type […]

Filed Under: North Taiwan Tagged With: Seaside

Jiufen Travel Guide

jiufen temple

Hike a volcano, eat traditional snacks, visit gold museums, drink Taiwanese tea, watch the ocean from a high mountain pass Travel information About Jiufen Jiufen is a really cool mountain town just a few kilometers away from Jinguashi, along the northeast coast of Taiwan. It’s the most popular tourist destination around Taipei City, and for that […]

Filed Under: North Taiwan Tagged With: Cultural Destination, Hiking, Mountains, New Taipei City

Visit Jinguashi’s Old Gold Mine

jinguashi golden waterfall

Information About Jinguashi in Taiwan Jinguashi, which translates to something like “Gold Melon Rock,” is famous for its place in history as a vast gold mine exploited mostly by the Japanese colonists in the late 19th and early 20th century. Today, the mines are dried up; the gold rush has ended. However, it remains mostly intact, a […]

Filed Under: North Taiwan Tagged With: Mountains, New Taipei City, Seaside

Travel to Hsinchu “The Windy City” of Taiwan

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Get travel information about hotels, restaurants, attractions, and nightlife. Sad to say, but Hsinchu City doesn’t have a very good reputation among expats in Taiwan. Over the years, I’ve heard lots of negative comments like: “it’s just another boring industrial city“, and “the weather is always bad“, or even “there’s nothing good to see, do, […]

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Fulong Travel Guide, Northeast Coast of Taiwan

fulong beach in taiwan

Welcome to Taiwan’s most accessible beach resort! If you can only visit one beach during your stay in Taiwan, make it this one! Fulong Village has a long (3km), yellow stretch of soft sand that faces clear, turquoise water where you can swim, surf, and sail year round. The area is also home to one of Taiwan’s most scenic hiking trails, […]

Filed Under: North Taiwan Tagged With: Beaches, New Taipei City, Seaside

Car Rental in Taoyuan, Taiwan

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Find out how and where to hire a car in Taoyuan City! On this page, you’ll find all the information you need about car rental in Taoyuan, Taiwan. The main international airport in Taiwan is located 40km southwest of Taipei City, and it’s called Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. It used to be called CKS Airport. That’s where […]

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