‘Take off’ to Taipei’s Airport Alley to get VERY close to airplanes landing at Taipei’s Songshan Airport. Free to visit and one of more unique attractions in Taipei, Airport Alley attracts plane spotters, curious families and locals to witness the spectacle of planes landing just metres away – and wow, is it loud! You can […]
Author Archives: Taiwanderers
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The latest ‘Taiwan Digital Nomad Visa’ 2025 scheme launched on 1 January 2025, allowing ‘digital nomads’ to stay in Taiwan for up to 180 days, with proof of financial eligibility and proof of work documents. Some great news for foreign workers who are able to work remotely, those wishing to work in Taiwan on a […]
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Opened in late 2024, Taipei is now home to a new 7-Eleven Pokémon – which is great news given the previous Pokémon 7-Eleven in the city closed down (due to being overrun by too many gamers). Joining the other famous Pokémon 7-Eleven in Kaohsiung, this new Pokémon themed 7-Eleven was unveiled in November 2024 and […]
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Taichung’s Gaomei Wetlands are a stunning area of natural beauty famous for its wildlife, long boardwalk and stunning sunsets. A popular thing to do in Taichung and around a 45 minute drive, bus or tour from downtown, Gaomei Wetlands is over 300 hectares and home to herons, ducks and literally tens of thousands of crabs […]
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Trying Din Tai Fung’s delicious soup dumplings (xiaolongbao) is a tasty Taiwan traveller rite of passage – with new Din Tai Fung restaurants popping up all over the world, there is no better place than to try them at the ‘source’ in Taiwan. Din Tai Fung in Taiwan is a mid-range Taiwan chain restaurant that […]
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Nov
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Elephant Mountain (also known as “Xiangshan” in Mandarin) is one of the best free things to do in Taipei, with several incredible viewpoints within walking distance of a metro station. Although steep, these several short Elephant Mountain viewpoints all offer stunning views of Taipei and its cityscape, including Taipei 101 and the Xinyi District. If […]
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Beitou’s ‘mist see’ attraction, Thermal Valley is a spectacular geothermal park and bubbling hot spring that locals often refer to as ‘Hell Valley’. Free to visit and easily accessible via boardwalks around the steamy pool, Beitou’s Thermal Valley (“地熱谷”) is a short walk from Beitou Park and the Hot Spring Museum – just follow your […]
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Taipei’s first capybara cafe, Capybara Knight (水豚騎士) is a cute Taiwan animal cafe that takes its cuteness to another level. Hidden away in the back-streets of Tucheng District, Capybara Knight is home to Ba La the female capybara and Ga Bi (plus several rabbits, ducks and a cat – it is quite the menagerie!) We […]
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Oct
All aboard the Disney Train in Taiwan! Celebrating Disney’s 100th anniversary, the first Disney themed train in Taiwan runs daily between Taipei, Hualien, Taichung, Kaohsiung and Chiayi plus many other stops. With 8 themed carriages (including a karaoke car!) plus drinks, activities and food included, this is one of the best value ways to get […]
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New for 2024, a Taiwan Bugcat Capoo Foam Cat Cafe and gift shop has opened at the Old Taichung Station – so whether you are in search of a cat-puccino or some of the cutest kitty gifts in Taichung is the place to be. Taichung is Taiwan’s Bugcat Capoo capital with the new Taichung Station […]