Thermal Valley 地熱谷 – A Natural Wonder in Beitou You Can’t Miss
| | | | | | | | | |

Thermal Valley 地熱谷 – A Natural Wonder in Beitou You Can’t Miss

Byforeignersintw

Thermal Valley (aka Geothermal Valley, Ghost Lake, Jade Spring Valley, or Hell Valley 地熱谷) is a bubbling and steaming turquoise pool, that is one of the sources of Beitou’s hot springs and one of only two green sulfur hot springs in the world. Here you can take a walk around the entire pool, enjoy the…

Travel Guide to Hsinchu 新竹懶人包 – Taiwan’s Charming Tech Hub
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

Travel Guide to Hsinchu 新竹懶人包 – Taiwan’s Charming Tech Hub

Byforeignersintw

Hsinchu, Taiwan, combines technological innovation with rich history, Hakka culture, and natural beauty. It has numerous old streets, preserved Japanese-era and Qing-era buildings, zoos, mountains, lakes, rivers, beaches, and much more to explore. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Taiwan. History of Hsinchu: After the settlement of the area by…

Taichung Travel Guide 台中旅遊懶人包 – Discover Central Taiwan’s Hidden Secrets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |

Taichung Travel Guide 台中旅遊懶人包 – Discover Central Taiwan’s Hidden Secrets

Byforeignersintw

Taichung is the second largest city in Taiwan and includes a vibrant city, delicious food, an amazing coastline, and dazzling mountains. In addition, Taichung’s central location in Taiwan makes it easy to visit other nearby countries. In this blog, we will show you some of the most worthwhile sites to see on your next trip…

Orchid Island (Lanyu) 蘭嶼 – Taiwan’s Best Indigenous Cultural Experience
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

Orchid Island (Lanyu) 蘭嶼 – Taiwan’s Best Indigenous Cultural Experience

Byforeignersintw

Orchid Island (not to be confused with the Fijian Island of the same name), known in the local Tao language as Ponso No Tao (Island of the people), and in Chinese as Lanyu (蘭嶼) is a secret indigenous people’s paradise off the southeastern coast of Taiwan. It is different than any other place in Taiwan…

Kinmen Islands Guide 金門極限指南 – A Complete 2025 Travel Resource
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

Kinmen Islands Guide 金門極限指南 – A Complete 2025 Travel Resource

Byforeignersintw

Kinmen (aka Jinmen or Quemoy) is a group of islands off the coast of Xiamen, China, belonging to Taiwan. For years it was the front lines and closest territory to China during the Chinese Civil War, which has not officially ended. Now that the war with China has come to a close due to the…

Travel Guide to Yilan 宜蘭懶人包 – Beaches, Mountains, Hot Springs, and more
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

Travel Guide to Yilan 宜蘭懶人包 – Beaches, Mountains, Hot Springs, and more

Byforeignersintw

Yilan is a gem on Taiwan’s northeast coast. It has rugged mountains, waterfalls, a flat coastal plain, a volcanic island, hot springs, and some of the best beaches in Taiwan. In addition, you can find night markets, seafood markets, museums, and much more to explore here. It is definitely worth a stop on your next…

The Complete 2025 Beitou Hot Springs Guide: Soak Like Royalty 北投溫泉英文指南
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

The Complete 2025 Beitou Hot Springs Guide: Soak Like Royalty 北投溫泉英文指南

Byforeignersintw

Beitou is Taiwan’s premier hot Spring area (北投溫泉). Originally built by the Japanese on natural hot spring water flowing down from Yangmingshan, this area is now springing with hot spring baths, hotels, museums, hikes, restaurants, and more. It is one of the best day trips near Taipei. In this guide, we will tell you how…

2025 Guide to Penghu 澎湖英文旅游指南- Taiwan’s Ultimate Island Destination
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

2025 Guide to Penghu 澎湖英文旅游指南- Taiwan’s Ultimate Island Destination

Byforeignersintw

The Penghu Islands （澎湖英文）are the best island vacation getaway in Taiwan. Only an hour’s plane ride from Taipei, these islands provide multiple world-class beaches, as well as snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, and other water activities. In addition, there are lots of restaurants, interesting historical sights, and accommodation options on these islands. Overall it is an ideal…

Taiwan’s Outer Islands (台灣外島之旅游指南) – Guide to the Best Island Vacation Spots
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

Taiwan’s Outer Islands (台灣外島之旅游指南) – Guide to the Best Island Vacation Spots

Byforeignersintw

Taiwan’s outer islands are some of the most beautiful and scenic places in the whole country, and each of them can be considered a secret paradise. You can find the best beaches, snorkeling, and diving on these islands. You can also find rich and important historical sites here. Transportation may be difficult, but you will…

Beitou Park 北投公園 – Discover Beitou’s Rich Japanese Hot Spring History
| | | | | | | | | | | |

Beitou Park 北投公園 – Discover Beitou’s Rich Japanese Hot Spring History

Byforeignersintw

Beitou Park is a large park near Xinbeitou MRT Station with a hot spring river running through it. It is a nice place to enjoy natural scenery inside the bustling Beitou hot springs district. The park is also full of history, dating back to the Japanese area, and there are many interesting sites within the…