Matsu Islands 2025 Travel Guide 馬祖列島懶人包 – More than Just Mazu
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Matsu Islands 2025 Travel Guide 馬祖列島懶人包 – More than Just Mazu

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Matsu is a fun getaway just 45 minutes by plane from Taipei. Here you can find traditional stone villages, bioluminescent “blue tears,” wild sika deer, military museums, the world’s largest Mazu statue, a variety of local food, and much more to explore. In this blog, we will share with you some of the major sights…

What to See and Do in Hualien Besides Taroko Gorge
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What to See and Do in Hualien Besides Taroko Gorge

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Sadly, due to a recent earthquake, much of Taroko Gorge, Hualien’s most famous landmark, is no longer accessible to the public. However, there are plenty of other places to check out in Hualien. In this blog, we will share a list of other places to visit in Hualien besides Taroko Gorge. Hualien is the largest…

The Ultimate Travel Guide to Taiwan 台灣旅遊指南英文介紹
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The Ultimate Travel Guide to Taiwan 台灣旅遊指南英文介紹

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Thinking of coming to Taiwan? In this blog, we will share insider tips for planning a great vacation here. Taiwan is the most friendly country in the world for foreigners and one of the best tourist destinations in the world. Many have called it the best-kept secret in Asia. Taiwan is not usually known as…

Green Island 綠島 – The Best Place for Diving in Taiwan
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Green Island 綠島 – The Best Place for Diving in Taiwan

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Green Island is a paradise off the southeastern coast of Taiwan. Once a prison for political enemies of the KMT, it is now a tourist hot spot. It is one of the best places to snorkel and dive in Taiwan, one of only three saltwater hot springs in the world, and it also includes amazing volcanic…

Xiaoliuqiu (Lamay Island) Ferry Guide – Travel Smart and Save Money
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Xiaoliuqiu (Lamay Island) Ferry Guide – Travel Smart and Save Money

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Xiaoliuqiu may be the best tropical island vacation getaway in Taiwan. Despite this, the only way for tourists to get to Xiaoliuqiu (Lamay Island) is via a 15 to 30-minute ferry ride. Many ferries travel to and from the island daily, and there are two ports to choose from. The whole process may seem complicated,…

The Best Hot Spring Hotels in Beitou 北投最佳的溫泉飯店英文介紹
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The Best Hot Spring Hotels in Beitou 北投最佳的溫泉飯店英文介紹

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Wondering where to stay in the Beitou Hot Spring Area? There are so many hot spring hotels in this area, that it may be hard to choose from. There are many hotels within walking distance from the MRT station as well as museums and historical sites. There are also hotels that are more secluded and…

Nanjichang Night Market 南機場夜市 – A Complete Guide for First-Time Visitors
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Nanjichang Night Market 南機場夜市 – A Complete Guide for First-Time Visitors

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Nanjichang Night Market (南機場夜市) is a large night market area in Zhongzheng District of Taipei known for its variety of food stalls and local crowds. The night market sits far away from the MRT station, meaning that usually only locals will snack here and prices are generally cheaper. Popular foods here include meatballs, sesame flatbread, stinky…

Taroko Gorge – 2025 Current Status (Post-Earthquake) 太魯閣地震後的狀況
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Taroko Gorge – 2025 Current Status (Post-Earthquake) 太魯閣地震後的狀況

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Sadly, due to a recent earthquake, much of Taroko Gorge, Hualien’s most famous landmark, is no longer accessible to the public. However, the visitor’s center is still open, and the road through Taroko is still open three times a day if you have your own vehicle. In this blog, we will take you on a…

Mid-Autumn Festival in Taiwan: History, Traditions, and Activities 中秋節在臺灣
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Mid-Autumn Festival in Taiwan: History, Traditions, and Activities 中秋節在臺灣

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Mid-Autumn Festival (aka Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival) is one of the major festivals in Taiwan and is also an important holiday in cultures throughout Southeast Asia. In this blog, we will tell you how this festival is celebrated in Taiwan, how you can celebrate it, as well as other activities that will take place…

Our Favorite Taiwan Desserts 我們最喜歡的台灣甜點 – The Most Delicious Treats in Taiwan
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Our Favorite Taiwan Desserts 我們最喜歡的台灣甜點 – The Most Delicious Treats in Taiwan

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Taiwan has some delicious sweets and desserts; even if you are a picky American like me you can find something delicious here that you will be sure to miss if you ever leave. Desserts are one of the main things that has brought me back to Taiwan time and time again. Here I will list…