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. …

Many people have written about getting a driver’s license before. Here is the one we have found most helpful:http://www.tealit.com/article_categories.php?section=transportation&article=drivers_license   I don’t want to beat a dead horse by repeating what other bloggers have said; I just want to give my own opinion and advice on getting a driver’s license in Taiwan. You should read the above blog first to…

Caves of the Eight Immortals, aka Baxian Cave, has both the geologically and archaeologically interesting. It is located on the cliffs that face the Pacific Ocean in Shanjian Village in Changbin Township. There are dozens of natural sea caves. These sea caves were originally in the sea. Now they are scattered in 150 meter high cliffs. This is because the…

About 4km past Wulai Waterfall is this forested area popularly known as Wawagu (Valley of the Frogs). With its hiking trails through broadleaved and cedar forests, bird and insect life, river views and rushing waterfalls (especially the three-tiered Hsinhsian Waterfall; Xìnxián Pùbù), this place is worth a dedicated trip. It’s particularly enchanting on a misty winter’s day. At the time…

The transfer station between Red and Orange Lines, which ranked second-most beautiful metro station in the world, Formosa Boulevard Station is definitely a site to be seen when you visiting Kaohsiung. Situated at the Kaohsiung MRT transfer station for the Red Line and Orange Line (Formosa Boulevard Station), Dome of Light was created by renowned artist Narcissus Quagliata. The 4 station…

To the west of the city, an ageing village has been transformed into an art piece with vibrant colours and drawings on every inch of the walls by Mr Wong, the nonagenarian ‘resident painter’ who’s also a KMT veteran of the Chinese Civil War (1945–49). To get there, take bus 27 (50 minutes) from the train station. Alight at Gancheng…

For 26 years, this two-story mansion and its gardens were part of the official residence of Chiang Kai-shek and his wife Soong Mei-ling. There are over 100 species of 1000 roses in the garden. Beside the rose garden, there are western, Chinese, ecological, and herb gardens, giving such a variety to enjoy! With the different seasons, flower exhibitions are offered,…

Taipei has so many places to see and this is one for sure, Ximending’s most iconic building was built in 1908 to serve as Taipei’s first public market ,and it’s well preserved class III historical site. These days it’s a multifunctional cultural centre with regular live performances and exhibitions. There’s an artist and designer weekend market in the north square (2pm…

Tamsui’s most famous sight is Fort San Domingo. The original fort, built in 1628 during the Spanish occupation of Taiwan (1626–41), was dismantled by the Spanish before they left. The 13m-high structure seen today is the Fort Anthonio built by the Dutch in 1644. These days the original Spanish name is used, though to locals it’s still the Red Haired…

Since it’s January, cherry blossom season is coming. The cherry blossoms are all in bloom during January to March. Some people might take a flight to Japan to experience the romance strolling under the cherry blossom. There are also cherry blossoms in Taiwan, and some of them did attract people all over the world coming for viewing. Do you know the…