2025 Taiwan Lantern Festival Guide 台灣元宵節指南 – A Complete List of Events in Taiwan
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2025 Taiwan Lantern Festival Guide 台灣元宵節指南 – A Complete List of Events in Taiwan

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The Lantern Festival in Taiwan is an exciting time when many cities and counties in Taiwan put on colorful displays of lanterns for visitors to enjoy. There are usually lanterns in all the big cities including Taipei, Hsinchu, Taichung, and Kaohsiung. In this guide, we will share how Taiwan celebrates the Lantern Festival and how…

Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) in Taiwan – How it’s Celebrated and How You can Join in
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Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) in Taiwan – How it’s Celebrated and How You can Join in

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Lunar New Year (also known as Spring Festival or Chinese New Year) is the biggest holiday in Taiwan. It is like Christmas in the West and is a time of family togetherness and welcoming a new year. In this blog, we will let you know the customs and culture during the Lunar New Year in…

Guide to Toucheng 頭城懶人包 – Yilan’s Amazing Seaside Paradise
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Guide to Toucheng 頭城懶人包 – Yilan’s Amazing Seaside Paradise

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Toucheng Township in Yilan is known for its amazing beaches, but there is much more to do here, such as visit Lanyang Museum, visit Turtle Island, enjoy seafood, traditional fishing harbors, recreational farms, hiking, cycling, surfing lessons, and much more. Here is a short guide to Toucheng, to let you know the variety of activities…

Monkey Mountain (Shoushan) 壽山 – Taiwan’s Best Monkey-Spotting Location
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Monkey Mountain (Shoushan) 壽山 – Taiwan’s Best Monkey-Spotting Location

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Monkey Mountain (officially Shoushan, aka Chaishan 柴山 and other names) in Gushan District of Kaohsiung City, is one of the most easily accessible trails in Kaohsiung with perhaps also the best views of the city. You are sure to see wild monkeys here. It should be on the top of your list of places to visit in…

Lotus Pond Travel Guide 蓮池潭 – Kaohsiung’s Scenic Temple Area
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Lotus Pond Travel Guide 蓮池潭 – Kaohsiung’s Scenic Temple Area

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The Lotus Pond in Zuoying District of Kaohsiung is one of the most beautiful scenic areas in Taiwan. Much of the lake is full of traditional Chinese temples, gardens, and architecture. Because of its size, it cannot be properly appreciated by only going there for one afternoon; there are simply too many things to see…

Ultimate Taroko National Park Travel Guide – Explore the Deepest Marble Gorge on Earth 太魯閣國家公園懶人包
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Ultimate Taroko National Park Travel Guide – Explore the Deepest Marble Gorge on Earth 太魯閣國家公園懶人包

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If you only have a few days in Taiwan and you want to go somewhere outside of Taipei, you should definitely go to Taroko National Park. On an island full of mountains, rain forests, beaches, and abounding natural beauty, Taroko might just take the top spot as the most beautiful scenic area in Taiwan.  Taroko…

Our Guide to Taiwan’s East Coast 台灣東海岸指南 – Taiwan’s Most Beautiful Coastline
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Our Guide to Taiwan’s East Coast 台灣東海岸指南 – Taiwan’s Most Beautiful Coastline

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Taiwan’s East Coast has the most beautiful scenery in Taiwan. From the deepest marble gorge in the world to outer islands, mountains, rivers, and huge sea cliffs, there are unmissable natural wonders for you to explore. In addition, there are endless outdoor activities and water sports that you can take part in here. ⛰️ Planning…

Taroko Gorge Travel Guide (太魯閣) – Taiwan’s Most Breathtaking Geological Feature
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Taroko Gorge Travel Guide (太魯閣) – Taiwan’s Most Breathtaking Geological Feature

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If you only have a few days in Taiwan and you want to go somewhere outside of Taipei, you should definitely go to Taroko Gorge. On an island full of mountains, rain forests, beaches, and abounding natural beauty, Taroko Gorge might just take the top spot as the most beautiful scenic area in Taiwan.  Taroko…

Qijin (Cijin) Island Travel Guide – Koahsiung’s Best Beach Destination 旗津懶人包
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Qijin (Cijin) Island Travel Guide – Koahsiung’s Best Beach Destination 旗津懶人包

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Qijin Island (aka Cijin Island or Chijin Island) has one of the most accessible sandy beaches in any urban area in Taiwan. Besides the nearly 10 Km stretch of sandy shores, the island also has an old street with tasty snacks, a seafood market, a lighthouse, an ancient fort, a star tunnel, a shell museum,…

Cheng Ching Lake Ultimate Travel Guide 澄清湖完整導覽
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Cheng Ching Lake Ultimate Travel Guide 澄清湖完整導覽

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Cheng Ching Lake (aka Cheng Cing Lake or Ching Qing Lake) in Kaohsiung is one of the most beautiful parks in Taiwan. Much of the lake is full of traditional Chinese gardens and architecture. Because of its size, it cannot be properly appreciated by only going there for one afternoon; there are simply too many…