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 […]
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Visit Maokong in Taipei
Maokong is a region southeast of Taipei City, and is famous mostly for high-quality tea farming. A trip to Maokong is perfect if you’re looking to kick back and experiment with some unique flavors and varieties of the drink that put Chinese culture on the global map in the 17th century. Find the best Taipei hotel […]
Jiufen Travel Guide
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 […]
Visit Jinguashi’s Old Gold Mine
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 […]
Hike Eagle Mountain in Taiwan
Eagle Mountain (2180m) is one of the most exhilarating hikes / climbs I’ve done in Taiwan. The views from the top are stunning, the vegetation is varied, and the trail is always well-maintained. It is without a doubt the nicest day-hike in Taichung’s vicinity. Eagle Mountain is located in the central part of Taiwan, in […]
Hike Hehuan West Peak, 3145m
Tips for Climbing Hehuanshan West Peak: Most people require around 8 hours to complete this hike. No permit is needed to climb Hehuan West peak. Bring plenty of water or carry a water filter. Bring warm clothes and rain gear, as the weather can change at any time on this hike. Hiking boots are highly […]
Hike Mt. Guanshan, 3668m
Hike beautiful Mt. Guanshan and witness some of Taiwan’s most dramatic mountain views! Introduction Located along Taiwan’s South-Cross Island Highway and standing at 3668m, Mt. Guanshan is the area’s tallest peak. The trail offers a highly pleasant overnight trip through lush woods and alpine terrain. At A Glance Length: 9.2km round trip Height gain: 1288m Type: out and back Difficulty: moderate […]
Dayuling, Central Taiwan
You’ve probably never heard of Dayuling, and that’s totally normal. In fact, not many people have ever heard of this tiny “village” located in the middle of Taiwan’s mighty Central Mountain Range. As a matter of fact, Dayuling doesn’t have much to offer to the ordinary tourist – it’s got no special attractions like temples, […]
Hiking in Dakeng, Taichung
Dakeng is Taichung’s best hiking destination and it’s only few kilometers outside the city. Dakeng 大坑 is a hilly area that has a good selection of short hiking trails which lead to a series of wooden lookouts perched on a ridge at around 800 meters. Some of the trails in Dakeng are really, really steep […]
Hiking Mt. Cilai (Qilai Shan) 奇萊山
The Cilai Mountain area offers some of the most challenging and enjoyable hiking in Taiwan Mt. Qilai (also spelled Cilai) is located in Eastern Taiwan’s Taroko National Park. On this page, I’ll do my best to show you how to get there, what to expect during your climb and how you can prepare for it. Let’s […]