Changhua Travel Guide – Fall in Love with Taiwan’s Historical Central County 彰化懒人包
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Changhua Travel Guide – Fall in Love with Taiwan’s Historical Central County 彰化懒人包

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For you expats or foreigners who have never left Taipei, Changhua is a large mostly rural county in central Taiwan. For years I myself never visited, because I didn’t know what was there and had no reason to go. It turns out there are quite a few attractions here in this secret paradise.Below I will…

Taitung Travel Guide – Top Things to Do in Taiwan’s Outdoor Tourism Paradise 台東懶人包
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Taitung Travel Guide – Top Things to Do in Taiwan’s Outdoor Tourism Paradise 台東懶人包

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Taitung has some of the most beautiful scenery in Taiwan, two amazing offshore islands, a striking coastline, deep mountains, and most of all it is bursting with unique aboriginal culture, with Indigenous people making up over one-third of the population. It is an unmissable stop on your next trip to Taiwan. Here we have compiled…

Pingtung Travel Guide – Explore Taiwan’s Sunniest County 屏東旅遊懶人包
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Pingtung Travel Guide – Explore Taiwan’s Sunniest County 屏東旅遊懶人包

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Pingtung is Taiwan’s southernmost county and includes the best beaches, sunshine, the best outer island, some of the best mountains, rivers, and waterfalls, the most sunshine, as well as interesting historical and cultural sites. It should definitely be on your list on your next visit to Taiwan.  🏖️ Planning your trip to Pingtung? ☀️ Here…

Yunlin Travel Guide 雲林旅遊懶人包 – A Rural Wonderland in Southwest Taiwan
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Yunlin Travel Guide 雲林旅遊懶人包 – A Rural Wonderland in Southwest Taiwan

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Yunlin is a rural county in western Taiwan that for many expats is simply a large landmass on their way to another destination. However, there are many worthwhile places to visit here, such as interesting historical sites, natural beauty, and rich culture worth exploring. Below I will list some of the best places in Yunlin…

Taiwan Festivals Guide – A Monthly Guide to the Best Festivals and Traditions 台灣節日指南
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Taiwan Festivals Guide – A Monthly Guide to the Best Festivals and Traditions 台灣節日指南

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Throughout the year, Taiwan is full of festivals and holidays. Besides the three major festivals and National Holidays when people are off from school and work, there are also many smaller religious festivals and events throughout the year. In this guide, we will provide a month-by-month breakdown of the major festivals and holidays in Taiwan….

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…