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Nantou

Huisun Forest Recreation Area

huisun hiking trail

Huisun Forest Recreation Area is located in Nantou County, in the central part of Taiwan. It’s not a super popular destination with international tourists, and this might just be the reason why you’d want to get there. I first visited Huisun Forest in 2010. A friend of mine who was doing his PhD in entomology […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Hiking, Mountains, Nantou

Sun Moon Lake Taiwan – Complete 2022 Travel Guide

Quite simply one of the most beautiful destinations in Taiwan! Taiwan’s largest freshwater body, Sun Moon Lake sits at an altitude of 762m in the mountains of Nantou County, in central Taiwan. With good weather year-round, accessible sights and tons of outdoor activities to offer, it’s not surprising it’s one of Taiwan’s most renowned tourist destinations. All […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Mountains, Nantou, Outdoor

Taichung to Sun Moon Lake

taichung to sun moon lake bus 2020

Looking for the easiest, fastest, smoothest way to travel from Taichung to Sun Moon Lake? You could not have found a better place to get an answer! Let me show you how it’s done… Get to Taichung City first If you’re not already here, get your butt on a bus or train and make it […]

Filed Under: Travel Info Tagged With: Nantou, Taichung

Hehuanshan Taiwan Hiking Guide for 2023

hehuanshan 2020

Welcome to Taiwan’s Hiking Paradise! Hehuanshan is my favorite mountain destination in Taiwan! I’ve been here at least 50 times since the year 2000. On this page, you’ll find all the info you need about hiking, accommodation, food, and transportation for Mt. Hehuan, also known as Hehuanshan  (合歡山 hé huān shān). Hike 5 of the […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Hiking, Mountains, Nantou, Nature

Discover Qingjing (Cingjing) in Nantou, Taiwan

Qingjing 清境 is a picturesque village located in RenAi Township, in beautiful, mountainous Nantou County. The name Qingjing is used for both the village, and the farm, which is the main attraction here. The private farm is extremely popular with Asian tourists and Taiwanese, who enjoy watching the “sheep show” where the animals get trimmed, […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Mountains, Nantou, Nature

Aowanda National Forest Recreation Area

aowanda national forest

Some of the most beautiful places in Taiwan are quite unknown, hidden, and really off the beaten track. Aowanda National Forest is such a place. For most Taiwanese, Aowanda is just a name you see on a road sign on your way to more popular touristic destinations in Nantou County such as Chingjing Farm, Mt. […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Mountains, Nantou, Nature

Puli, Taiwan

Chung Tai Chan Monastery, puli

Welcome to Puli, gateway to Taiwan’s Central Mountain Range & home to one of the world’s most remarkable Zen temples! Puli is a city in Nantou County, in central Taiwan. Most people only stop here on their way to the mountains, to places like Mt. Hehuan, Taroko Gorge and Sun Moon Lake. Others come to visit […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Mountains, Nantou

Wushe, Nantou County

wushe nantou taiwan

Gateway to Taiwan’s High Mountains For most people in Taiwan, Wushe, is nothing more than a small, ugly, boring village on the way to more rewarding destinations such as Taroko Gorge, Mt. Hehuan and Lushan. I have to admit, the buildings along the main road aren’t that charming. One might say “uninspiring”. But a bird’s eye […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Mountains, Nantou, Outdoor

Nantou County in Central Taiwan

puli nantou taiwan 2022

Info About Nantou Like Miaoli, Nantou is both a city and a county. Also like Miaoli, the city itself doesn’t have much to offer – it’s quite an uneventful place to be honest. However, Nantou County is quite famous as it is the home of Sun Moon Lake, one of Taiwan’s top 5 tourist destinations. […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Mountains, Nantou, Outdoor

Hike Hehuan West Peak, 3145m

hehuan west summit 2020

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 […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Hiking, Mountains, Nantou, Nature

Hiking Mt. Cilai (Qilai Shan) 奇萊山

cilai mountain taiwan

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 […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Hiking, Mountains, Nantou

Caotun, Nantou County, Taiwan

caotun, taichung county, taiwan

Not many Taiwan guidebooks mention Caotun, an urban township located twenty minutes away from Taichung City. And I’m not gonna tell you that’s it’s a must-see destination either. Why not? What’s wrong with the place? There’s nothing wrong with it. But there’s also not much special either… Except for two very unusual temples. Book your hotel in Taiwan today! […]

Filed Under: Central Taiwan Tagged With: Nantou

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