When planning a trip with kids within Taiwan, which destinations come to mind? Besides major cities like Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung, Miaoli is also a must-visit! This time, we present the best family-friendly accommodations in Miaoli, perfect for parents traveling with children. From large luxury hotels to cozy guesthouses, there’s something for everyone. If you’re feeling uncertain about where to …

Zhunan and Yuanli are located along the Miaoli coastal line and are easily accessible via the national highway system. You can either drive or take the coastal train to reach these areas. Today, I’ll introduce some must-visit spots in Zhunan and Yuanli, including photo locations reminiscent of scenes from the movies “Your Name” and “Spirited Away,” as well as a …

Miaoli boasts a rich variety of attractions, from the Hakka Tung Blossom Festival and the Tung Blossom Viewing in Tongluo to strawberry picking in Dahu. However, there are many lesser-known spots waiting to be discovered by travelers. Whether it’s the historic red brick houses, healing retreats nestled in the mountains, cultural parks filled with knowledge and beauty, exciting indoor amusement …

If you have once been to Japan Kyoto, you must had a good memory of Arashiyama bamboo forest. Though the tourists are many, walking slowly through the trail is kind of comfortable. Especially when summer comes, you can hear the birds and cicadas singing and place yourself in a quiet atmosphere. The cool wind can eliminate the hot heat. It seems …

The quadruple refers to four peaks over 3000m that can be climbed relatively easily in two days. The views are fantastic and permits are easier to get than for Snow Mountain. The four famous mountainsfrom west to east are Taoshan (桃山; 3325m), Pintian Shan (品田山; 3524m), Chryou Shan (池有山; 3303m) and Kalayeh Shan (喀拉業山; 3133m). This 10-kilometer-long ridge composed of four …

The first recorded climb of Snow Mountain was in 1915 – it was then called Mt Silvia, and is now also spelled Syueshan, Shueshan and Xueshan. Since then this sublime peak (Taiwan’s second highest) has attracted teams and solo hikers from all over the world. The trail, from the ranger station trailhead in Wuling to summit, is 10.9km and takes 9½ to …

The O stands for the circular nature of this hike (called ‘Shengleng Trail’ on the national park website), which begins and ends at Wuling Forest Recreation Area. It’s may also describe the shape of your mouth upon seeing some of the best high-mountain scenery in the country. After a hard push on the first day to the ridgeline, you never …