Cheers / ‘ganbae’ to the Taiwan beer scene – the drinking culture in Taiwan can be fun for foreigners, from a beer tasting tour in Taiwan’s oldest brewery to cool craft beers and ‘sweet as’ fruit beers in convenience stores. Most Taiwan cities have independent craft beer bars and breweries and we’ve noticed craft beer […]
Author Archives: Taiwanderers
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From Taiwan night markets featuring Michelin Bib Gourmand food stalls to dainty dining delights like train bento boxes (bian dang), Taiwan’s foodie scene is a top tasty time – and it doesn’t have to be expensive either. Whether you like bubble tea or beef noodles, vegetarian food or very good whiskey, you are in for […]
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Welcome to Wanhua District in Taipei, once known as Bangka. One of the oldest neighborhoods in Taipei, a walk around Wanhua is a wonderful way to spend half a day exploring traditional buildings and temples big and small such as Longshan and Bangka Qingshan. Learn more about the rich history of Wenhua at the Bopiliao […]
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Taiwan Lucky Land 2026 / 2027 is back! Now titled “Return to Taiwan, Double Your Luck”, Lucky Land 2026 reopened on 1 October 2026 for returning eligible Taiwan travellers who are visiting Taiwan between 10 October 2026 to 31 March 2027 – best of all, Lucky Land Taiwan is free to enter! Organized by the […]
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Visiting Taiwan in October 2026? You are in for a treat as there are lots of Taiwan festivals in October 2026, from the Taichung Jazz Festival to the 2026 Taipei Pride / Color Taipei parade. National Day in Taiwan is 10 October which sees celebrations including the 2026 Taiwan National Day Taipei 101 fireworks – […]
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How to spend one week in Taiwan? There is so much to see in Taiwan that 7 days isn’t really enough – but if you’re short on time, this 7 day Taiwan itinerary includes cities, culture, forests and fun night markets plus some suggested options for day trips. Starting in Taipei (or Kaohsiung), our Taiwanderers […]
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Taiwan’s largest underground street located directly beneath Taipei Main Station, Taipei City Mall is Taipei’s top underground mall and a sublime place for subterranean shopping (perfect when it is raining in Taipei). This huge Taipei shopping mall is the longest underground street in Taipei (and Taiwan) with nearly 200 stores across almost 1km underground – […]
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Sun Moon Lake ‘shines’ as one of Taiwan’s top tourist destinations – and waking up to wonderful waterside views is always a pleasant way to start the day. Most of Sun Moon Lake’s accommodation options are clustered around its two main lakeside towns – Ita Thao and Shuishe, where you can find many mid-range guesthouses […]
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These are top tips for first time Taiwan travellers, as suggested by some of our 200,000 Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group members. Comprising travellers and local Taiwanese netizens, this helpful group have come up with a wide range of recommendations to make your first Taiwan trip much easier. Areas covered include what to pack, […]
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Travelling to Taiwan is fun for all ages, but especially so for ‘kidults’ (adults who enjoy hobbies often associated with children). We’ve always classed ourselves as big kids when in Taiwan, as we love visiting Taipei geek shops, cute pop-ups at places like Huashan 1914 Creative Park and collecting Taiwan souvenir ink stamps. From claw […]