If warm tropical weather and white sandy beaches are your thing, head down south for at least a day or two. Kenting, located at the southern tip of the island, is one of the top three hot-spots for tourists in Taiwan. This part of Formosa has a national park, beautiful beaches, ecological protection areas, old villages, […]
South Taiwan
Travel to Kaohsiung
Information about transportation to Kaohsiung City, in Southern Taiwan On this page, I explain in details how you can travel to Kaohsiung City from Taipei, Taoyuan Airport, and other parts of Taiwan. The three main public transportation to Kaohsiung are the normal train (TRA), high-speed train (HSR), and public buses. Book a hotel in Kaohsiung before you […]
Best Restaurants and Cafes in Kenting
Looking for the best restaurants and cafes in Kenting National Park? You’ve come to the right place! I love food, I live here (in Manzhou), and I’ve tried most of the eateries in the national park. Finding really good restaurants in this part of Taiwan is not so easy. It’s no secret that there is […]
Tainan City in 50 Pictures
A photo gallery of Taiwan’s old capital Tainan City is probably the most absorbing place in Taiwan. At every street corner, in every little lane, there’s something interesting going on. From all angles, the shapes and colors illustrate fascinating scenes where traditional customs coexist with the fast pace of modern Taiwan. Find a cheap hotel in […]
Pingtung Travel Guide
Information About Pingtung, South Taiwan Pingtung is Taiwan’s southernmost county, and it takes up that little tail at the bottom of the island. In the county’s northwestern area is Pingtung City, where there isn’t a lot to do except stroll around the quaint little town of a couple hundred thousand. Of course, following typical Taiwanese […]
Tainan City Travel Guide
Welcome to beautiful Tainan in Southern Taiwan! I was very unimpressed by Tainan the first time I drove through it. The main roads all looked the same: heavy traffic, a billion Chinese signs… could have been anywhere on the island. Just another big Taiwanese city I thought. How wrong I was! The second time I […]
Maolin Recreation Area
Hike in unspoiled mountain landscapes, meet friendly Rukai and bath in hidden hot springs. Maolin? Never heard of it. Where is it? That’s the usual answer I get from Taiwanese people and expats when I talk about this most incredible scenic area in Kaohsiung County… What’s ironic with this answer is that I often hear Taiwanese say: […]
Lotus Lake in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Visit some of the best temples, pagodas and pavilions in the southern city. While touring Kaohsiung in Taiwan, you’ll have to take at least half a day to check out Lotus Lake, in Zuoying – a suburban district 5km north of the city center. And that’s the bare minimum. I spent an entire day in the area […]
