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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Travel Guide to Kinmen Island in Taiwan
Facts About Kinmen (Jinmen) Kinmen, except for maybe Hong Kong or Macao, is the closest you can get to Mainland China without actually stepping foot on the landmass. In spite of being a mere 2 kilometers from Fujian Province’s Xiamen city and 280 kilometers from Taiwan, the Kuomintang (KMT) Party managed to hold on to […]
Bike or Hike to Baguashan from Sun Moon Farm
This easy 16km round-trip walk follows a quiet country road just outside Taichung City. This hike to Baguashan is a great alternative to the trails in Dakeng! It takes about the same amount of time to get there from downtown Taichung and it’s surely not as crowded. The Hike to Baguashan – In Brief… The trail starts […]
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 […]
Highway 11 Travel Guide in Taiwan
If you only have time to do one road trip in Taiwan, it should be either Taroko Gorge or Highway 11. My personal favorite is the latest! Some of the best beaches in Taiwan are located along Highway 11, on the East Coast, between Hualien and Taitung. On this page, I’ll show you my personal favorite ones, […]
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 […]
Travel to Green Island in Taiwan
Green Island isn’t on the to-do list of most visitors to Taiwan, but I believe it deserves more attention then it’s actually getting. The island is quite small, but it’s still one of the most spectacular places I have seen in Taiwan. Check out the best hotel on the island! Green Island is a perfect […]