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. […]
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Puli, Taiwan
Gateway to the mountains – 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 the astonishing Chung Tai Chan […]
Sun Moon Lake 日月潭
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 […]
Wushe, Nantou County
Gateway to Taiwan’s High Mountains For most people who travel in Taiwan, Wushe, is nothing more than a small, average town 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… The village is surrounded by mountains and is located along […]
Nantou County Travel Guide
Information About Nantou, Taiwan Like Miaoli, Nantou is both a city and a county. Also like Miaoli, the city itself doesn’t have much to offer. However, the county is quite famous in Asia as it is the home of Sun Moon Lake, a highly popular tourist attraction for Taiwanese travelers, visitors from mainland China, and westerners […]
Hehuan West Peak, 3145m
The west peak is the most strenous day-hike in Hehuanshan Forest Recreation Area! But as my two good friends and I were looking at the trail topo over a feast of icy chicken at a restaurant in Wushe, we simply had no idea how vicious of a climb it was going to be. I can […]
Hehuanshan (Mt. Hehuan) 合歡山森林遊樂區
Hike Central Taiwan’s Misty Mountains Welcome to beautiful Mt. Hehuan! Here, I’ll help you escape above and beyond the smog and chaos of the city… and show you some of the most accessible high altitude hiking trails in Taiwan. Are you ready? Strap on your boots… or make sure your scooter has good brakes and a full […]
Hiking Mt. Cilai (Qilai Shan)
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 […]