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Yehliu Geopark – The Amazing Crown Jewel of Taiwan’s Northern Coast 野柳地質公園

Byforeignersintw March 13, 2025

Yehliu is perhaps the most famous geological park in Taiwan, with its most famous landmark being the Queen’s Head Rock. These rock formations have been forming for thousands of years through erosion of soft sandstone due to wind and water. Hurry and see these formations soon before they are gone forever! 🏯 Planning your trip…

The Ultimate Travel Guide to Pingxi and Shifen 平溪懶人包

Byforeignersintw March 12, 2025

Pingxi District of New Taipei has some of the most popular attractions in Northern Taiwan. With a total of 7 stations along the Pingxi Railway Line (plus 2 if you count Ruifang and Houtong), there are endless places to explore, eat, hike, and enjoy Taiwan’s history, culture, and natural beauty all in one place. 🏯…

Ultimate Guide to Taipei’s Old Streets 台北老街指南

Byforeignersintw March 12, 2025

Taipei has some amazing old streets that you are waiting to discover. Each one of the old streets around Taipei has a special story to tell that can help you understand more about Taiwan’s History and Culture. In this guide, we will introduce the most popular old streets in Taipei, as well as some that…

The Ultimate Guide to Taipei’s Night Markets 臺北夜市指南

Byforeignersintw March 12, 2025

Taipei is full of vibrant night markets that will make your mouth water. With this guide, you can eat your way through Taipei’s best night markets. Sometimes one night market is not enough, so why not visit them all? Below we have presented some of the best Night Markets that we know of around Taipei….

The Ultimate One-Day Taipei Itinerary 一天在臺北怎麽旅遊

Byforeignersintw March 10, 2025

Taiwan is the best-kept secret in Asia and is a great destination to travel. But if you come to Taipei on a business trip or layover, what are the best things to see and do in the city with limited time? Below we have laid out what we feel are the best one-day itineraries in Taipei…

Tamsui Travel Guide – Taipei’s Amazing Historic Riverside Town 淡水最佳的景點

Byforeignersintw March 4, 2025

Tamsui District of New Taipei is famous for its delicious food and historical atmosphere. It is one of the most popular and well-known areas in all of Taiwan. Some local delicacies here include A-gei, iron eggs, fried squid, and other seafood. Historical places near here include Fort San Domingo, Hobe Fort, Tamsui Old Street, Bali Old Street,…

The Best Beaches Near Taipei: North Taiwan’s Top 10 台北前10名的沙灘

Byforeignersintw February 21, 2025

Taipei has several excellent beach options nearby, offering places to swim, surf, and kayak. Popular beaches include Fulong, Wai’ao, and Baishawan. These beaches are not far from the city center and many have convenient public transportation. Popular activities on these beaches include swimming, Wakeboarding, Surfing, Speedboat Surfing, Diving, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Canoeing, sailing, Water Biking, SUP / Paddle Boarding, and more. Here is our…

Taiwan Cherry Blossom Guide – A Complete List of Cherry Blossom Locations 台灣賞櫻花指南

Byforeignersintw February 10, 2025

Cherry Blossom Season in Taiwan lasts from about February to March, but the timing varies slightly every year due to differing weather patterns. Want to know where you can find the best places to enjoy Cherry Blossoms in Taiwan? In this guide, we will show you the places to see Cherry Blossoms, including a map…

Taiwan’s Northern Coast Travel Guide – Discover a Beautiful and Amazing Coastline 台灣北海岸懶人包

Byforeignersintw February 5, 2025

The North Coast of Taiwan is a beautiful area with endless sights to explore. Taiwan’s northern coast is an amazing area with unique geology and rocks, lots of sandy beaches, amazing mountain views and hikes, old streets, night markets, historical sites, and much more to discover. Don’t not come here. 🏯 Planning your trip to…

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

Byforeignersintw January 20, 2025

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….