Sometimes referred to as a “Grandma Bag”, the iconic striped Taiwan tote bag 茄芷袋 has become something of fashion item these days and a top Taiwan souvenir. Practical AND cool, these red, green and blue Taiwan striped tote bags started out as a simple way to carry groceries and food market items back home and […]
Author Archives: Taiwanderers
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Jul
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Get your geek on in Taipei – from Pop Mart to Pokemon, anime to gachapon, Taipei has geek chic galore. Cute cartoon characters in Taiwan are very common and Taipei has a plethora of pop-ups, cool stores and shopping malls (like Syntrend Creative Park) – oh, and there are tonnes of themed 7-Elevens in Taipei and […]
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Jul
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Time for some DIY, Taiwanese style. From cooking classes to candle making, gemstones to glassblowing, there are some top Taipei workshops to choose from. And getting crafty doesn’t have to be expensive, with workshops starting from NT$800. We love Taipei workshops and in 2026, we’ve already cooked up a storm in the kitchen, made xiaolongbao […]
07
Jul
Jul
Taichung in Taiwan is changing! Once best known as an industrial city, Taichung has undergone a total transformation in recent years and become famous for its food scene, quirky activities and arts scene. Taiwan’s second biggest city, there are so many things to do in Taichung with new attractions opening all the time – for […]
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Chiayi in southwest Taiwan is the gateway to Alishan and a captivating city in its own right. Nestled between Tainan and Taichung, whilst Chiayi may not be as well visited by tourists, it has some awesome attractions and a fine food scene (famous for its chicken / turkey and rice and Smart Fish restaurant). Known […]
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Jul
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If you’re looking to escape Taipei for the day, there are numerous day trips from Taipei, many of which can be done independently using the Metro or Taiwan Railway / High Speed Rail. From the popular Taipei day trips like Jiufen and the Pingxi Line to the hot springs of Wulai and Jiaoxi, Taiwan’s natural […]
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Jul
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A remote mountain town connected to the Alishan Forest Railway, Fenqihu has to be one of our favourite places in Taiwan for forest walks, fantastic food and a peaceful time after all the tourists have left. Famous for its bento boxes, railway heritage and old street, you’ll also find some more fun things to do […]
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Jul
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Shuishe is one of Sun Moon Lake’s most popular places to stay and a springboard to explore the local area by boat or bus – it is likely your first port of call if you are traveling to Sun Moon Lake by bus from Taichung or Taipei. Overlooking the water, Shuishe is one of the […]
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One of Sun Moon Lake’s most popular areas to stay in and visit, Ita Thao has numerous hotels, restaurants and shops and is a short walk from famous attractions such as Sun Moon Lake Ropeway. Overlooking the water, Ita Thao is one of the three main stops on the Sun Moon Lake ferry boat shuttle […]
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Sun Moon Lake ‘shines’ as one of Taiwan’s top tourist regions, with a wide array of natural and man-made attractions. Whilst it can get busy, the sight of sunset over Sun Moon Lake or a trip to the waterside temples usually makes up for the crowds and it is an easy day trip from Taichung. […]