At 3952 meters, Yushan 玉山 is the highest peak in Taiwan and East Asia. I’ve climbed this beast three times in the past 20 years, and I can tell you that it’s by far my favorite trek in Taiwan! If you’re into hiking, trekking, climbing, and mountains, you simply can’t visit Taiwan and miss Jade […]
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Kenting Beaches Travel Guide – Taiwan’s Southern Jewel
Welcome to the southern tip of Taiwan! Kenting, located at the southern tip of the island, is one of the top three hot-spots for tourists in Taiwan. This part of Formosa has a national park, gorgeous beaches, ecological protection areas, old villages, green hills, and fishing harbors. Make sure to pay me a little visit at […]
Manzhou Travel Guide
The laid-back side of Kenting National Park Manzhou is a beautiful countryside township in the north-eastern part of Kenting National Park. I know this area very well because that’s where Ruby and I live part-time. In the summer of 2017, I decided I’d had enough of living in the nasty pollution of Taichung, and got […]
Taroko Gorge Taiwan Travel Guide
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 […]
Tianxiang Village in Taroko Gorge
Tianxiang is the main village in Taroko Gorge. 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, […]
Snorkeling at Wanlitong Beach
Wanlitong 萬里桐, a small village (and a beach) just north of Baisha Bay, is one of the best spots for snorkeling in Kenting National Park. The reef is somewhat well-preserved and still colorful, and you can see quite a lot of sea life on most days. The easiest access to the reef is at the […]
Houwan (Back Bay), Kenting
Houwan means “back bay” in Chinese. It’s quite an appropriate name, because it really feels like you are behind the scene and out of sight, away from the crowds, traffic, and hectic action that is found in Kenting Village, Baisha Beach, and Hengchun. Houwan is an old and quiet fisherman village that has until recently […]
Yangmingshan National Park in Taipei, Taiwan
Hot Springs, hiking, relaxation… Yangmingshan is Chinese for something like “Bright Sun Mountain”, and it’s deserving of the name; catching a sunset here is breathtaking. There are a ton of hiking trails throughout the National Park’s area; if you are looking to hike be sure to check out the high-resolution area map that is provided on the official website. […]
Koti Guesthouse in Kenting, Taiwan
Unfortunately, KOTI had to be closed in 2021… If you are looking for an even better B&B in Manzhou, then please taker a look at Wild East Country House, operated by the same friendly owners, 5 minutes away by scooter. Koti Guesthouse in Kenting National Park, is one of those places that can turn a […]