National Taiwan Science Education Center 國立臺灣科學教育館 – Taipei’s Best Science Museum
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National Taiwan Science Education Center 國立臺灣科學教育館 – Taipei’s Best Science Museum

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The National Taiwan Science Education Center in Shilin District of Taipei is the best place to learn science hands-on in Taipei. The center offers permanent exhibits on life sciences, natural sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, and earth sciences, alongside special exhibitions. There is also a glass bridge on the top floor, a bike trapeze ride, an…

Remembering Typhoon Usagi (天兔) (2024)
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Remembering Typhoon Usagi (天兔) (2024)

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Typhoon Usagi was the 25th tropical cyclone of the 2024 Pacific Typhoon Season. It made landfall in the Philippines and dumped rain onto Southern Taiwan before dissipating into oblivion. For the first time in recorded history, four tropical cyclones simultaneously existed in the Western Pacific during the month of November. In this blog, we will…

Ketagalan Culture Center 凱達格蘭文化館 – Learn More about Taiwan’s Indigenous Cultures
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Ketagalan Culture Center 凱達格蘭文化館 – Learn More about Taiwan’s Indigenous Cultures

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The Ketagalan Culture Center is an exhibition hall located in the Beitou District of Taipei City. The museum promotes indigenous culture through various exhibitions and events, and includes a library. The best part is that admission is free. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Beitou. 🏯 Planning your trip to…

Penghu Moses Parting Sea 澎湖摩西分海 – A Natural Wonder of Biblical Proportions
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Penghu Moses Parting Sea 澎湖摩西分海 – A Natural Wonder of Biblical Proportions

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The “Moses Parting Sea” in Penghu is a 50-meter-long gravel path connecting the main island of Penghu to Chi Islet during low tide. This phenomenon has been likened to Moses parting the Red Sea in the Bible and has become one of Penghu’s major tourist attractions. It is definitely a must-visit if you come to…

Fongguei Cave 風櫃洞 – Explore Penghu’s Whistling Seaside Wonder
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Fongguei Cave 風櫃洞 – Explore Penghu’s Whistling Seaside Wonder

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Fenggui Cave in Pengu is a basalt column sea cave named because of the whistling sound it makes as the wind passes by. Here there has also been a tower erected so that visitors can enjoy 360-degree views of the sea cave and nearby coastline. It is definitely a must-visit if you come to Penghu….

Aimen Beach and Lintou Park 澎湖隘門沙灘及林投公園 – Penghu’s Most Beautiful Oceanside Park
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Aimen Beach and Lintou Park 澎湖隘門沙灘及林投公園 – Penghu’s Most Beautiful Oceanside Park

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Aimen Beach is the longest beach in Penghu and may be the most popular beach in Penghu for water activities (澎湖隘門沙灘及林投公園). Popular activities include jet skiing, surfing, windsurfing, and snorkeling. The beautiful golden sand and clear blue waters are also great places for taking photos. In addition, Lintou Forest Park next to the beach is…

Penghu Shanshui Beach 澎湖山水沙灘 – The Best Beach in Penghu
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Penghu Shanshui Beach 澎湖山水沙灘 – The Best Beach in Penghu

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Shanshui Beach is the best beach in Penghu. The sand is white, the waves are big, and the water is clear and warm. Popular activities here include snorkeling, swimming, surfing, and SUPing. It is a great beach destination if you come to Penghu. ☀️ Planning your trip to Penghu? 🏄 Here are some top travel tips…

Remembering Typhoon Krathon (山陀兒) – 2024
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Remembering Typhoon Krathon (山陀兒) – 2024

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Typhoon Krathon was the first Typhoon to make landfall in western Taiwan in over 38 years. So far it has caused at least two deaths in Taiwan, injured hundreds, dumped over a meter of rain in the mountains of Taitung, and caused work and school to close for four days in some areas. In this…

Remembering Morakot (2009) – Taiwan’s Deadliest Typhoon in History 紀念莫拉克颱風
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Remembering Morakot (2009) – Taiwan’s Deadliest Typhoon in History 紀念莫拉克颱風

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With over 677 people killed in Taiwan, Typhoon Morakot (also known as the 88 Flood 八八水災) was the most deadly Typhoon ever to hit Taiwan in recorded history. It also broke records for the highest rainfall of any Typhoon in Taiwan’s history, a total of over 3 meters of rain (3060 mm in Alishan), with…

Maolin Travel Guide 茂林旅游懶人包 – Our Favorite Place in Taiwan
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Maolin Travel Guide 茂林旅游懶人包 – Our Favorite Place in Taiwan

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Maolin District of Kaohsiung City is an amazing outdoor paradise and my favorite place in Taiwan. In this mountainous district of Kaohsiung, you can find waterfalls, streams, hot springs, butterflies, aboriginal culture, and great views, all by the roadside! Popular activities include swimming, hot spring bathing, river tracing, camping, and hiking.  Please note I have also finished…