Taiwan Travel Guide
This tiny island in the Pacific doesn’t have a huge tourism industry, but we guarantee that you’re missing out if you don’t add Taiwan to your Asia travel itinerary. The food is amazing, the people are friendly, and travel is easy. Adventure and outdoor enthusiasts will love the sheer number of hot springs, surf spots, trekking and mountain climbing opportunities scattered all over the island.
By Carrie on April 29, 2013
Does Taipei have any beaches? Yes, it does! Shalun Beach is hidden down a series of back lanes near to Danshui Fisherman’s Wharf in Taipei, and it has been a well kept secret for many years.
Posted in Features, Taipei Travel Guide, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged Asian beaches, beach, Beaches, beaches in Northern Taiwan, beaches in Taiwan, Danshui, family friendly activities in Taiwan, Shalun Beach, Taipei, Taiwan beaches, Taiwan Travel Guide, things to do in Taipei, travel Taiwan, travel with kids |
By Guest Writers on April 22, 2013
Located on the Northeast coast of Taiwan, Long Dong (Dragon Cave) gets its name from the shape of the coastline, which resembles the body of a dragon. If ever there was a place for soul searching in Taiwan, it’s here.
Posted in Adventure Travel, Couples Travel, Features, Guest Authors, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged "Long Dong Taiwan", Adventure Travel, Caves, Dragon Cave, Hiking, Hiking in Taiwan, Long Dong, Northeast Coast of Taiwan, rock climbing, Taiwan adventures, Taiwan day trips, Taiwan sightseeing, Taiwan Travel Guide |
By Carrie on April 2, 2013
Carrie visits the world’s first ever Barbie Cafe in Taipei, Taiwan. Taiwan is home to a number of theme restaurants including the Modern Toilet Bowl Restaurant and the Hello Kitty Cafe.
Posted in Features, Taipei Travel Guide | Tagged Barbie Cafe, Food and Drink, restaurants in Taipei, Taipei Restaurants, theme restaurants, theme restaurants in Taipei |
By Carrie on March 3, 2013
If you’re a temple lover in Taiwan, one of the best (and craziest!) places to visit is Lotus Pond, also known as Lotus Lake. Lotus Pond is a large manmade body of water in Kaoshiung, Southern Taiwan. Its shoreline is liberally studded with many bizarre looking temples and pagodas.
Posted in Features, Photography, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged Confucius temple, Cultural Travel, Dragons, Guanyin, Kaohsiung, Kaoshiung Travel Guide, Kuanyin, Lotus Pond, Pagodas, religion in Taiwan, Southern Taiwan, Taiwan Travel Guide, Taiwanese culture, Taiwanese legends, Taiwanese mythology, Temples |
By Carrie on February 23, 2013
The terrain of Maobitou Scenic Area in Kenting National Park in Taiwan is a limestone reef coast that is said to resemble the form of a crouching cat looking out to sea. This area is also famous because a scene from Ang Lee’s film Life of Pi was filmed here. (Photo Essay and travel information)
Posted in Budget Travel, Features, Photography, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged Kenting, Kenting Travel Guide, Maobitou, National Parks, Taiwan National Parks, Taiwan National Scenic Areas |
By Carrie on December 26, 2012
Christmas comes to Taiwan once again, and this time, it showed up in a glorious display of lights in Banciao City near the Banciao Train Station. There are several areas throughout Taiwan that set up Christmas lights and decorations for pedestrians to enjoy, but I think the best Christmas light show is in Banciao.
Posted in Features, Photography, Taipei Travel Guide, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged Banciao City, Banciao Train Station, Christmas, Festivals, Holidays, holidays in Taiwan, light festivals, New Taipei City, Taiwan holidays |
By Carrie on June 20, 2012
A Taiwan cosmetic clinic that offers non-invasive cosmetic procedures as well as plastic surgery options for English-speaking residents of Taiwan. TP Show Cosmetic Clinic is the first of its kind in Taiwan, with services designed specifically for Taiwan expats.
Posted in Features, Taipei Travel Guide, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged advice for Taiwan expats, cosmetic clinics in Taiwan, Taipei Travel Guide, Taiwan expats, Taiwan Travel Guide |
By Carrie on May 19, 2012
Taiwan’s spring flower festivals are wonderful events that I love to attend, but my favorite by far is the Taiwan Calla Lily Festival on Yangming Mountain.
Posted in Features, Photography, Taipei Travel Guide, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged Calla Lily Festival, flowers in Taiwan, Hiking, Houshan Park, parks in taiwan, Taiwan Calla Lily Festival, Taiwan flower festivals, Yang Ming Mountain, Yangminshan |
By Carrie on April 3, 2012
On April 4th, 2012, the often neglected hillside cemeteries and graveyards of Taiwan will become hives of activity as families prepare for Tomb Sweeping Day (Ching Ming Jie). Tomb Sweeping Day in Taiwan is a day for Taiwanese families show their love and respect for their ancestors by visiting their graves.
Posted in Cultural Travel, Features, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged information for visitors to Taiwan, Living in Taiwan, Taiwan holidays, Taiwan Travel Guide, Taiwanese culture, Taiwanese graveyards, Taiwanese traditions, Tomb Sweeping Holiday |
By Stephanie on March 17, 2012
This guest post was written by Stephanie Long. Huang Di Dian, the sign reads: The Emporer’s Throne. This hiking trail, just outside of Taipei, is probably my favorite—certainly the most fun—day-trip that I’ve done hiking in Taiwan. The hike starts in the picturesque town of Shiding. Bus number 666 runs from Muzha and Jing Mei MRT [...]
Posted in Adventure Travel, Blog, Taiwan Travel Guide | Tagged Guest Authors, Hiking in Asia, Hiking in Taiwan, Huang Di Dian, Taiwan Travel Guide, travel Taiwan |
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