Forget Christmas, spring in Taiwan is easily the most wonderful time of the year. Think about it: before we’re through the first 100 days of the calendar, Taiwan has already enjoyed 9 additional days off, meaning that as we warm back up from winter, there are plenty of opportunities to get out and explore. Weeks away is one of the…

Hiking in Taiwan really needs no introduction. With an endless network of trails crossing the island’s thousands of mountains, you could hit the trails every day from tomorrow until your knees gave out and still leave numerous footpaths, pathways, and scrabbly ascents untouched. Unfortunately, reaching many of these wildly beautiful escapes from Taipei takes time, planning, and the hope that…

Taipei is the capital of Taiwan and the most frequently visited city by foreigners. below is the must-see attractions in Taipei, delicious Taipei food, and unique local activities in Taiwan. Let’s explore Taipei’s temples, history, and natural landscapes, from fine-dining food to night market snacks! National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Surrounded by a park, stands at the east end of…

Known as the “sore knee mountain”, Despite ranking at 92nd among the top 100 mountains in Taiwan, it takes determination and perseverance to conquer and to appreciate the beauty of this mountain. photo credit:Lemon Recommended Route For Two-Day Trip Day 1｜06:40 Shuanglong Forest Road Climbing Entrance ▸ Cliff Face ▸09:00 Wooden Ladder ▸1200 Parking Ramp ▸ Deserted Motorcycle Spot ▸…

When you visit Kaohsiung, besides the delicious food, beautiful scenery, and a strong hospitality, how can you not come take the Kaohsiung MRT? Don’t underestimate the popular attractions and local delicacies near Kaohsiung MRT Station. Here are some of the UNMISSABLE spots around the orange line. photocredit／高雄捷運股份有限公司timetable Sizihwan Station The amazing Xiziwan, what you must not miss is the sunset!…

Beauty in the east: five days on Taiwan’s east coast  @Taiwanscene One of the most beautiful parts of Taiwan, Asia and potentially the world, Taiwan’s east coast is lined with gorgeous scenery, packed with hidden scenic gems and known for its friendly indigenous people, a trip to the east coast should be in every visitor to Taiwan’s itinerary. Including a…

Taiwan’s first eco-friendly lantern festival is happening this October@ Taiwan Scene  Get ready to fall for Taiwan this autumn at WISH, the island’s first-ever sustainable sky lantern festival taking place this October. Sky lanterns are synonymous with Taiwanese culture and tradition and WISH is both recognizing Taiwan’s past and looking out for Taiwan’s future by using eco-friendly sky-lanterns in an effort…

Introduction  Guishan Island (literally Turtle Mountain Island) is a turtle shaped island outside the coast of Yilan. It is a guard base without people living on it since the fisherman there have all moved to Taiwan. The island open for day tours. You can register online to apply for the tours to the island, including hiking and whale watching offshore. …

Last weekend we made our way to the beautiful township in Yilan County called Jiaoxi, known for its waterfall and hot springs. It is a town with a population of about 35,000 people, and it seems it relies mostly on tourism to survive. Our experiences and our quest to find the well-hidden beach are explained below.  This is a view…

Fisherman’s Wharf　 It has been 140 years since Kaohsiung Port first opened, and in that time, a lot of changes have occurred. The most recent change took place on the 4th of November 2004, when two sentinel stations were removed. The new Fisherman’s Wharf area is now under the management of the Dakaway Company. They control the whole vicinity, including…