‘Ganbei’ to the Taipei craft beer scene and Taiwan brewery bars. From beautiful beer taprooms like Taihu Brewing to independent Taipei craft beer bars like Floating Taipei and BeerGeek, there is much to enjoy whilst exploring Taipei’s best bars and pubs. Taipei has loads to offer craft beer connoisseurs and Taiwan brewery enthusiasts from booze […]
Author Archives: Taiwanderers
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May
May
Visiting Taiwan in July 2026? From Taiwan’s biggest craft beer festival to the Taiwan International Balloon Festival in Taitung (which includes a Chiikawa collaboration), there are lots of epic events and things to enjoy in July 2026 in Taiwan. Taiwan’s biggest firework festival, the 2026 Penghu International Fireworks Festival continues in July. Better still, the […]
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May
May
Kaohsiung is King! No trip to the west coast of Taiwan is complete without a trip to the sprawling coastal city of Kaohsiung. As fast as 1 hour 40 minutes on the High Speed Rail train from Taipei, there are many things to do in Kaohsiung, from its vibrant arts scene, beautiful outlying islands and […]
07
May
May
Visiting Taiwan in June 2026? From the Taiwan dragon boat festival to the Taipei Water Festival, there is lots to do and epic events to enjoy in June 2026 in Taiwan; plus the East Coast Land Arts Festival begins near Taitung. Taiwan’s biggest firework festival – the 2026 Penghu International Fireworks Festival continues in June […]
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May
May
Visiting Taiwan in May 2026? From the Taichung Mazu International Festival to the Taiwan Festival of Arts and Asia Pride Games 2026, there is lots to do and many Taiwan events in May to enjoy; plus Taitung hosts the big beach party that is East Wave Music Festival 2026. Taiwan’s biggest firework festival – 2026 […]
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Apr
Apr
Whether you’re leaving Taipei on an early flight or arriving late, there are lots of Taoyuan Airport Hotels and Accommodation to suit all budgets, including some in the airport itself. From transit trips to long stopovers at Taoyuan Airport, an array of airport accommodation is within easy distance of Terminals 1 and 2. You might […]
CONVENIENCE STORES, SHOPPING, TAIWAN ESSENTIAL
Taiwan Supermarkets and Taiwan Convenience Stores Guide
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Apr
Apr
Taiwan’s supermarket scene and collection of convenience stores is massive – from huge supermarkets like PX Mart and Carrefour to smaller convenience stores like 7-Eleven, FamilyMart and HiLife, you will never go short on snacks, drinks and Taiwan souvenirs. The biggest Taiwan supermarket chain is PX Mart with around 1,250 PX Mart stores across Taiwan […]
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Apr
Apr
A luxury Taoyuan hotel perfect for families and near to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, a stay at COZZI Blu Taoyuan is the perfect way to start or end your Taiwan trip – in fact, it has so many cool features and nearby attractions, you could easily base yourself here for a longer trip. Handily located […]
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Apr
Apr
Update – Keelung Tower is currently closed from April 2026 until Q4 2026 for “facility optimisation” and cleaning (not great for a relatively new attraction). Keelung’s newest tourist attraction and top thing to do, Keelung Tower is a new addition to the iconic harbour skyline of Keelung offering up panoramic views of Keelung city plus […]
05
Apr
Apr
For a unique Taiwan experience, make sure your next Taipei trip involves a hotel with your own hot spring bath. One of the best known hot spring resorts in Taiwan is Beitou in north Taipei. Whilst popular with day-trippers, treat yourself to a stay at The Gaia, one of Beitou’s best known hot spring hotels […]