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 […]
Author Archives: Taiwanderers
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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 […]
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Opened in late 2025 and one of Taiwan’s newest luxury hotels, welcome to Capella, Taipei’s modern mansion. Perfect for a special occasion, Taiwan honeymoon or luxurious break, we had a VERY relaxing time during our Capella Taipei stay and we could have easily not left the 5 star luxury hotel during our entire time there. […]
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Feb
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Taiwan night markets are the best in East Asia. As big lovers of street eats and budget bites, Taiwan is our favorite foodie foray in the whole of Asia. With over 200 notable Taiwan night markets dotted all over the country, the locals (and lucky tourists) are blessed with a treasure trove of Taiwanese food […]
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Time for Taipei at night! Taiwan’s capital is terrific by day but Taipei at night comes alive and is the perfect destination for night owls, late night bites and party people. Taipei at night is a world-class city with many wonderful things to do – from the bright neon lights of Ximending in the evening […]
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Exploring the mountain towns of Jiufen and Jinguashi in Taiwan (east of Taipei) feels a little like being in a fantasy movie. With its historic narrow streets, packed full of beautiful tea-houses and street food stalls, set amidst a backdrop of stunning coastal views, Jiufen almost feels unreal. In fact, legend has it that Jiufen was […]
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Feb
Visiting Taiwan in March? From the 2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Chiayi to cherry blossoms, there is lots to do and events to enjoy in March 2026 in Taiwan. From the Pingxi Lantern Festival 2026 final night on 3 March to the Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival, Taiwan ‘springs’ to life in March. Plus the 2026 […]
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For the best brews with views, be sure to visit one of Jiufen’s cafes and teahouses, many of which offer incredible coastal views and panoramic lookouts. From the well known A Mei Teahouse and Instagrammable Hima coffee shop to hidden gems like ‘Henry Cats＆Friends’ or Samba, Jiufen’s cafe scene is magical (just like the setting […]
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One of the best things to do in Yilan, a trip to Kavalan Distillery will likely result in high ‘spirits’ – from learning about the production process to tasting or even blending your own unique Kavalan whisky, this is a treat for curious travellers or seasoned whisky connoisseurs. Yilan was chosen as the location for […]
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Feb
Feb
Taipei is themed 7-Eleven heaven! We all know that Taiwan is famous for its sheer number of 7-Elevens, regularly frequented by tourists and locals alike. There are currently around 7,000 7-Eleven branches in Taiwan – now that is a lot of slurpees and ready meals! However, unique to Taiwan (and mainly in Taipei), there are tonnes of […]