When is the best time to visit Taiwan?
6 min read • Jan 3, 2023
The best times to visit Taiwan, whether you’re a fan of cheap city breaks or long hikes to Taiwan’s top hot springs.
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Taiwan
- How to visit Taiwan on a budget
7 min read • Nov 26, 2022
Want to see Taiwan but traveling on a budget? Take advantage of free attractions and festivals, inexpensive public transport and exceptional hiking.
- 15 of the best things to do in Taiwan
12 min read • Nov 3, 2022
From soaking in hot springs to learning about Indigenous culture, there's plenty to do in Taiwan. And that's before we mention the incredible food...
- 18 things you need to know before visiting Taiwan
7 min read • Oct 22, 2022
Tips from a Taipei resident of seven years.
- What to eat and drink in Taiwan
6 min read • Sep 30, 2022
Taiwan is an island of foodies where snacking is the national pastime. Here's what to eat.
- Do you need a visa to visit Taiwan?
3 min read • Jul 23, 2022
Read everything you need to know about securing a visa to visit Taiwan, a land of fabulous food, stunning hikes, delightful beaches and much more.
- The top 7 national parks and scenic areas in Taiwan
6 min read • Jul 20, 2022
From the highest mountain pass in northeast Asia to rare saltwater hot springs, Taiwan's national parks and scenic areas have something for everyone.
- 10 hikes that reveal the beauty of Taiwan
7 min read • Jul 12, 2022
From high-altitude routes and adventurous day hikes to scenic coastal paths and historic walking trails, these are Taiwan's best hikes.
- “Your chi door is not open”: experiencing a traditional knife massage in Taipei
5 min read • Jan 14, 2020
The ancient art of knife massage is undergoing a renaissance as a wellness activity in Taiwan. Jamie Fullerton ventures to Taipei to experience one.
- Sunrise over Jade Mountain: a trip up Taiwan’s Alishan Forest Railway
6 min read • Nov 8, 2018
Sometime before dawn, a group of dedicated travellers huddle in the dark cold of a small mountain train station. Little puffs of breath rise on the frosty…
- Big adventures on Little Liuchiu, Taiwan's largest coral island
7 min read • Aug 15, 2018
It’s midnight, and you’re on the beach, wading carefully through the rock pools left behind by low tide. The only sound: the waves rushing back and forth…
- Southern Taiwan: folk festivals, tropical fun and chocolate
6 min read • Jun 5, 2018
Tropical southern Taiwan is a land of turquoise waters and rocky coasts, night markets and beach bars, succulent seafood and fresh produce. One of…
- Kaohsiung: Taiwan’s blossoming cultural city
6 min read • Aug 16, 2017
Spring is in the air in Kaohsiung; well, metaphorically anyway. Taiwan’s second largest city is reinventing itself from an industrial port to a cultural…
- Welcome to purridise: Taiwan’s Houtong Cat Village
5 min read • Sep 28, 2016
Tucked away in the hills of northern Taiwan, there is a small village that houses a furry surprise. Set alongside the Keelung River, the former coal…
- Balloons, beaches and fiery festivals in Taitung, Taiwan’s secret destination
4 min read • Jun 29, 2016
On Taiwan’s southeastern coast, the alluring, snail-shaped county of Taitung is Taiwan’s wonderful secret. Taitung escapes mass tourism, despite having…
- Asian street food fight: Singapore vs Taipei
5 min read • Nov 14, 2014
Many Asian cities claim to be the one true king of street food. Thais boast that Bangkok’s endless alleyways filled with tasty dishes make their capital…
- East Asia's craft beer revolution: the ultimate guide to Japan, Taiwan, South Korea and China
6 min read • Sep 3, 2014
There’s something brewing in the Orient, something that will make beer drinkers positively hoppy with glee. It’s a craft beer revolution, and one long…
- Taiwan: a secret foodie wonderland
5 min read • Mar 14, 2014
Right now, in-the-know foodies from across Asia are descending on an island in the East China Sea to gobble steaming plates of dumplings and nibble…
- An explosive experience at the Yanshui Fireworks Festival
4 min read • Apr 11, 2012
It’s just past midnight. In a few moments all hell breaks loose.
- TThe tao of Taiwanese temples
4 min read • Sep 26, 2011
You don't need to know the history of the Catholic Church to appreciate a cathedral. And you equally don't need to understand 5000 years of Chinese…
- KKinmen Island: overcoming 40 years of solitude
3 min read • Sep 26, 2011
There's nothing like decades of martial law to make a community long for the good times. For the residents of Kinmen Island, a frontline in the defence…