While the COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwan is subsiding, the majority of Taiwanese are optimistic that 2022 will be a better year than 2021. We should start the year with beautiful things in life, such as walking through cherry blossoms. Except for Wuling Farm, Yangmingshan, Wuji Tianyuan Temple in Tamsui is a underrated place to see cherry blossoms. Not only it is…

”Jinbaoli Old Street”(Jinshan Old Street) was a commercial street back in the Qing Dynasty. With three hundred years of history, the street is always crowded during the weekend to nowadays. Local delicacies like Deep-Fried Pork Loin, Fried Oyster, Taro cake and Sweet potato attracts thousands of travelers from around the country every day. photo credit: ig@ziv1992 金山鴨肉店 is located in…

The Thousand Island Lake is a scenic lake with multiple viewpoints and walking trails, which surrounded by tea plantations. One of the most famous attraction here is the Crocodile Island, it is one of the islands in the Thousand Island lake. Looking from the highpoint of the mountain is like looking a standstill crocodile.  photo credit: ig@taiwanheartofasia Many people come…

Image: Shutterstock The National Palace Museum is an extremely famous tour site for foreigners who visit Taipei, it’s also a popular destination for school trips. The extensive collection of artwork and artifacts are the world’s best known cultural heritage. Those artworks and artifacts are an important part of the co-existence of diverse cultures. After a major renovation, the museum not…

Jiufen(九份), a former gold mining town on the northeast coast of Taiwan, is one of the most relaxing and magical tourist site in Taiwan. There are two convenient ways to get to Jiufen from Taipei, one by MRT, then transfer to bus, the other one by train, then transfer to bus. On the way, we will pass by Jiufen Old…

The Taipei Children’s Amusement Park, used to be a historic playground called Taipei Children’s Recreation Center where locals spent their childhood at. This park is accessible within walking distance of MRT Shilin station. There are a lot of nearby attractions nearby, for example, The Taipei Astronomical museum, National Taiwan Science Education Center, Meilun Park, riverside park, and last but not…

We’ve all heard of the Stonehenge Wiltshire, England, but do you know that there’s also a mini stonehenge in Taiwan? The Benshan Mine is a large former open cast mine, and is also the first place to mine gold in Jinguashih. Located in Ruifang District in New Taipei city, Benshan Mine is above the Jinguashih Shrine, a part of the…

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…

22 things to eat and do around Taiwan’s Presidential Office Building@Taiwan Scene Taiwan’s Presidential Office Building is opening its doors to the world like never before from this October, inviting 20 groups of overseas guests to spend the night at the historic location. Not sure what there is to do in the surrounding area? Here’s Taiwan Scene’s guide of what to…

Trio café, which is in Huashan 1914-Creative park, is a very recommended café in Taipei. With excellent bartender and romantic atmosphere, you can enjoy a good meal and drink beer with your friends. The comfortable outdoor seating creates an excellent dining experience. While tasting the food, you can also enjoy beautiful view and cool breeze in the garden. Resource: Fanpage…