The Pingxi rail line is a journey into the past and a perfect day trip from either Taipei or Jiufen. A 13km stretch of railway that goes through some of Taiwan’s most beautiful landscapes, the Pingxi Rail Line celebrated its 100th anniversary recently (in 2021). This article was originally published on cktravels.com in June 2019. We’ve jumped […]
Author Archives: Taiwanderers
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Could Weiwuying Street Art Village / WeiWu Mi Mi Village be Taiwan’s most colorful place? Bigger than the famous Rainbow Village in Taichung, Weiwuying Street Art Village has welcomed illustrators and street artists from all over the world to create a kaleidoscope of color. A rainbow residential estate on the outskirts of Kaohsiung in the […]
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Did you know that Taiwan is home to Cijin Island – a ‘tropical paradise’ just a short five minute ferry ride from Kaohsiung? Kaohsiung is known for its popular attractions such as Pier 2 Art Center and the LOVE lookout, but for something a little more scenic and back to nature, explore the beaches and Instagrammable coastal statues of Cijin Island. […]
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Overlooking Taipei’s Tamsui River, Bali is a historic port area famous for its coastal trail and cycle path, amazing waterside views plus Bali Old Street. Popular with local families at the weekends, Bali in Taipei is blessed with beautiful beach views and seaside vistas plus is accessible by MRT and bus (or from nearby Tamsui […]
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Houtong Cat Village is an easy day trip from Taipei and a ‘paw-some’ adventure. If you’re ‘feline’ like a journey along the Pingxi Line in Taiwan and a stop-off in a cute mountainside village, Houtong Cat Village is for you mew…sorry…you. Home to dozens of cats and kitties, Houtong Cat Village is a riverside town in the […]
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Eslite is epic! If you are shopping in Taiwan or looking for unique Taiwanese souvenirs, one of your best bets is the Eslite Taiwan chain of bookshops, stationery stores and department malls. Some of the most beautiful bookshops you’ll find in Taiwan (and across Asia), Eslite (誠品) is one your one stop shop for unique […]
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One of Taipei’s best cultural hubs, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in Xinyi is a chock full of cool coffee shops, craft shops and pop-up exhibitions as well as the permanent home of the Taiwan Design Museum. A former Taipei tobacco factory transformed into one of the capital’s most liveliest lifestyle centers and cool shopping […]
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Famous for its hot-springs and beautiful countryside setting, Wulai District and Wulai Old Town is an easy day trip from Taipei, less than 45 minutes by bus from Xindian Station. From hillside temples to wonderful Wulai Falls, there is lots of natural beauty and things to do in Wulai. Explore the trails, grab the Wulai […]
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Kaohsiung’s waterside cultural hub which bustles at the weekend with flea markets, craft stores and food stalls, Pier 2 Art Center is a must-do when in Taiwan’s third largest city. Pier 2 Art Center is free entry and a huge outdoor park full of old industrial warehouses that were once used to store imports and […]
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Welcome to the ‘House of Mouse’ – yes, the world’s only official Disney themed 7-Eleven store can be found in Taipei, full of Mickey Mouse merchandise and Disney theming. From cabinet displays of Disney merchandise to Mickey Mouse 7-Eleven cups, this is certainly one of the more wacky, weird and wonderful themed 7-Elevens in Taiwan. […]