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 […]
Author Archives: Taiwanderers
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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 […]
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Apr
You might know Costco already but how about Costco Taiwan? When a foreign traveller recently asked about the differences between Costco Taiwan and their home USA branch, it elicited a huge and positive response in our Taiwan Travel Tips TTT Facebook group. People love Costco Taiwan, from the low prices to the numerous free samples […]
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Apr
Apr
Keelung is a picturesque port city in Northern Taiwan, famous for its Miaokou Night Market, hillside temples and waterside cityscape. From the colourful Zhengbin fishing port to its natural wonders like Heping Island Geopark and Yehliu Geopark, there are lots of things to do in Keelung – it is also less than 1 hour away […]
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Visiting Taiwan in April? From sailing festivals to song battles, there is lots to do and events to enjoy in April 2026 in Taiwan; plus Taiwan’s 2026 baseball season goes into ‘full swing’! Featuring 台灣祭Taiwan Music Festival 2026, Taiwan’s Festival of Arts plus traditional celebrations in Taoyuan and Kaohsiung, you find lots of April Taiwan […]
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Mar
For a homely and luxury hotel with Taipei 101 views, time to stay at the W Taipei Hotel in the Xinyi neighbourhood. One of the best luxury hotels in Taiwan, we recently had a wonderful stay at W Taipei, enjoying epic views, epicurean experiences and one of the best night’s sleeps we have ever had. […]
ALISHAN, CHIAYI, LUXURY, TRANSPORT
Formosensis Train Taiwan – a Journey along the Alishan Forest Railway
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Mar
One of Taiwan’s top rail journeys and a scenic sightseeing train running between Chiayi and Alishan, we recently rode the Formosensis train 阿里山福森號觀光列車 and it was magical. A luxury forest train in Taiwan with beautiful carriages, fun activities and memorable experiences, this is the best way to take the train along the Alishan Forest Railway […]
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Mar
Mar
A day trip from Taipei, Yilan County 宜蘭縣 is actually worth spending several days in if your Taiwan itinerary can afford it – from the region’s natural hot springs to fun family attractions, Yilan County has a lot to offer. The natural landscapes in Yilan County are the perfect backdrop to attractions like Kavalan Distillery […]
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Mar
Mar
The 2027 Taiwan Lantern festival will be returning for its 38th year, in the High Speed Rail’s Special District in Houlong Township, Miaoli County from 20 February until 7 March 2027 at various locations such as Zhunan and Toufen Sports Parks. The theme has been announced as ‘from Ridge to Shore’. We will be updating […]
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Mar
Hualien 花蓮 on Taiwan’s east coast is a cool combination of natural wonders and city attractions – just two hours away from Taipei by train, Hualien is the gateway to Taroko National Park, beautiful beaches plus an epic food scene of its very own. Whilst many travellers might consider bypassing Hualien until Taroko National Park’s […]