Tianxiang is the main village in Taroko. 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, food, […]
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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, […]
Taroko National Park in Eastern Taiwan
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 […]
Travel from Taipei to Hualien
Getting to Hualien City from Taipei is easy! Follow these tips… The bad news if you’re traveling from Taipei to Hualien is that the High-Speed Rail (HSR) doesn’t have a line (yet) along the East Coast of Taiwan. The good news is that the TRA has fast, comfortable, clean, modern trains that connect Taiwan’s capital […]
Pictures of Hualien Taiwan
Hualien, in Eastern Taiwan, has always been one of my favorite travel destinations on the island. I live in Taichung, way on the other side of Formosa, and I’ve never had a problem driving the 5 hour long ride to get there. See where I book my hotels in Hualien! I go to Hualien about 5 […]
Discover Hualien County
I’m often asked “What’s your favorite place in Taiwan?” To that, I always quickly answer “Hualien County, of course!” The entire area around Hualien City is gifted with stunning, wild beauty that’s hard to find on Taiwan’s industrial West coast. The region is home to some of Taiwan’s most attractive beaches, a gorge that is […]
Hualien City Travel Guide
Gateway to Taroko National Park, attractive beaches and a slower pace of life Hualien is the main city on the East Coast of Taiwan. Most people who only have a day or two to visit this part of the island usually spend a night here to arrange a day-trip to nearby Taroko Gorge, then head […]