June 3 is Dragon Boat Festival this year, meaning a three-day weekend for most. Held on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar, the holiday also known as duānwǔjié (端午節) is famous for two things: boat races and zongzi. If we’ve lost you on that second one, don’t worry because you’re about to get a crash…

Xiaoye (midnight snacks 宵夜), Taiwanese unofficial fourth meal of the day, is deserving of a book — if not a book series. In a country that lives to eat before anything else, there is no shortage of things to eat after regular restaurants call last order and the night markets close up shop: Tainanese-style beef noodles, fast-fried seafood dishes, crispy…

If you’ve spent any time in Taiwan, chances are you know that Elephant Mountain is one of the best hiking trails in Taipei for views of 101. Rising 183 meters above the city, the “mountain” is covered by a well-developed, fully paved, and highly walkable trail network, making it a choice hike for photographers, family visits, and anyone that doesn’t…

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!…

Located in Sun Moon Lake in Nantou, Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village was established in 1986. Being one of the ”big four” of Taiwanese theme parks, The culture village features aboriginal cultures, it has four main theme parks: the European Palace Garden, the Aboriginal Villages, Amusement Isle and Formosan Aboriginal Museum. Every year in early spring around January to February, the…

The five wonders of Alishan’s beauty—railway, sunrise, cloud sea, sunset and sacred trees, attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. There are a lot of ways to get to the Alishan, you can take the railway, bus and drive on your own. photo credit: [email protected]_ Alishan Forest Railway The railway was completed in 1912 when Taiwan was under…