Tamsui(淡水) is a town full of history. Opened in 1858, Tamsui was the port which was first developed in northern Taiwan. Tamsui used to be called Huwei. It is a derivation from the ancient tongue “Hoba.” It means the river outlet. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, the scenery in Tamsui is beautiful. It’s said that when travel in a city or a…

Sometimes, travel as a hipster is kind of a different experience. You can well understand about the story and history of one place without wasting extra energy but just strolling alone the street and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the place you stay. I like to call this kind of tour as a “quiet and releasing tour”. There’s no other…

Thanks to many films depicting the beauty of Jiufen, the reputation of Jiufen is internationally renowned. People around the world would travel to Jiufen to appreciate the beauty and culture of Jiufen. If you never come to Jiufen before, here we make a detailed introduction. After reading this article, you will know that why Jiufen is one of the most…

New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum opened on November 26, 2000 and is Taiwan’s first ceramics-themed museum.The Yingge Ceramics Museum presents 200 years of ceramic techniques and folk culture in Taiwan. At the same time, the museum also has educational function with its modern technology, making it an ideal place for families to visit at leisure. This museum is not…

What will come up first in your mind when you think of Taiwan? Heat? Sun? Humidity? or Cool? Mountainous ranges? and Drizzly weather? If you come to Taiwan in summer, between the months of June and Septembers, you’ll find that Taiwan is a place where sunshine and humidity are at their maximum. Once you leave your house, the heat beats…

Located quite near the Hongshulin MRT station (the station just before the Tamsui Terminus) is the Hongshulin mangrove swamp, the largest area of homogenous mangrove swamp of a type called shuibitzai ; kandelia candel in Chinese. This type of mangrove, which is usually found in estuaries, has adapted to the salty waters that wash in with the tides.  This fascinating…

If you like ruined series of attractions, then this place must be on your list, Remains of the 13 Levels. Gold has been a symbol of precious metals and wealth since ancient times. Since the discovery of a large amount of gold, sulfur, arsenic and copper ore in Shuiyudong, Jinguashi and Jiufen, it has continuously affected the development of the entire…

Nanya is the northern gateway to the Northeast Coast National Scenic Area and is known for its unique rock formations. In Nanya, you’ll no longer see chimneys everywhere or buildings surrounding you. What you will find are rising mountain peaks, large expanses of ocean, unique erosion landforms formed by the interaction of mountain and water, and finally, serene fishing villages and…

The Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology was established in conjunction to the “rescue excavation” undertaken at the Shihsanhang Archaeological Site in 1990. At that time, Taiwan Provincial Government’s Department of Housing and Development planned to build a sewage treatment plant on top of the site. A group of noted archaeologists launched a campaign to rescue the artifacts at Shihsanhang, and they…

Remember that there is a psychological test that ask you to make a choice between the mountain view and the sky view. The answer will show that what kind of person you are. I always wonder why I can’t choose both? Every time when I travel with my friends casually, they always ask this question again. Not for testing but…