Having lived in Taichung City since 2000, Taian has always been the obvious choice for me for a quick hot spring. I know it’s not that close, but it’s not that far either. From Taichung, it only takes me about one hour to get to Taian by car, outside rush-hour period. I’ve been going to […]
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Hike at Xuhai Grassland -旭海大草原
The Xuhai Grassland offers some of the most breathtaking coastal views along all of Taiwan’s rugged east coast. I love this place so much, there are very few tourists (even on weekends) and it’s just 20 minutes away from my house! 🙂 I think it’s one of the coolest spot on the island, and you […]
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 […]
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 […]
Taiwan Hot Springs – Complete Guide
Formosa has more than 150 of them. Let’s locate the good ones… List of Taiwan Hot Springs: Taian, Miaoli County: A mix of cheap traditional places, and high-end Japanese-style hot spring resorts set deep in a valley on the western flank of the Central Mountain Range. Beitou, Taipei City: often crowded, highly sulphuric water, star resorts, […]
Green Island Taiwan Travel Guide
Green Island isn’t on the to-do list of most visitors to Taiwan, but I believe it deserves more attention then it’s actually getting. The island is quite small, but it’s still one of the most spectacular places I have seen in Taiwan. Check out the best hotel on the island! Green Island is a perfect […]
Guanziling Hot Springs
Long-time favorite for Taiwanese girls Guanziling (also spelled Kuanziling) is a small village located in the mountains of central Taiwan, between Chiayi and Yushan National Park in Tainan County. What’s so special about those hot springs? That’s exactly what I asked my girlfriend as we were driving in the mountains on the way to our resort. […]
Beitou Hot Springs in Northern Taiwan
Beitou (Peitou) is one of the 12 districts of Taipei City. It is located in the northern part of the city next to Yangming Mountain. Book a Hot Spring Hotel Room Today! Beitou Hot Springs The main draw of Beitou is, without question, the hot springs. The area is littered with hot spring pools ranging from […]