Are you planning a trip to Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan but are super confused about how to get there? Don’t panic as we have compiled this detailed guide to explain all the different transport options for getting to Sun Moon Lake. This article was originally published in April 2024. This article will cover how […]
Author Archives: Taiwanderers
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Likely part of most travelers’ dream Taiwan itinerary, Alishan National Forest Recreation Area in Chiayi County is one of Formosa’s fantastic natural wonders. From its ancient tall trees to cherry blossom trails, sea of clouds and the famous Alishan Forest Railway, this is an amazing way to get back to nature. Getting to Alishan and […]
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Planning a quick stopover and 1 day in Taipei? We’d always recommend spending as much time as possible in Taipei because there is so much to do. However, if you only have limited time in Taiwan on a layover, we have a full one day Taipei itinerary covering all the top sights, night market bites […]
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Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s third biggest city is one of the most popular places to stay for visitors to Taiwan. Located just 1.5 hours away from Taipei by Taiwan High Speed Railway and 45 minutes from Taichung, there are lots of affordable hotels in Kaohsiung. Located on Taiwan’s west coast, Kaohsiung is a sprawling coastal city with […]
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Which neighborhood or area should you stay in when visiting Taipei? Taiwan’s biggest city Taipei is popular with tourists and is often the arrival point for most first-timers in Taiwan. With late night entertainment centers like Ximending, historic districts like Dadaocheng and Dihua Street plus riverside accommodation in Tamsui, there are many Taipei neighborhoods to […]
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Let’s raise a glass to the best Taiwan drinks – and it isn’t just bubble tea, soy milk or Taiwan beer! We have tried a lot of Taiwan drinks in many forms, from blending our own batch of Kavalan Whisky in Yilan to visiting Taiwan’s highest coffee roasters (Simple Kaffa Sola) atop Taipei 101. The […]
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Planning a quick trip to Kaohsiung as part of a Taiwan tour? We’d always recommend spending a good amount of time in Kaohsiung but you can see a LOT of the city and surrounding areas with our 1 to 3 day Kaohsiung itinerary. Featuring Kaohsiung night markets, sublime street art and Pier 2 Art Center, […]
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Taichung, Taiwan’s second biggest city is one of the most popular places to stay for visitors to Taiwan. Located just under one hour away from Taipei by Taiwan High Speed Railway, there are lots of affordable hotels in Taichung (and it is often cheaper to stay at than Taipei). Located on Taiwan’s west coast, Taichung […]
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The Taiwanese food scene is incredibly tasty and on every trip, we’ve been completely blown away at how delicious Taiwan’s food is. We think Taiwan has to be one of our top foodie destinations in Asia and the abundance of incredible Taiwan night markets offers visitors the opportunity to sample a wide variety of delicious (and […]
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Kenting 墾丁in Taiwan is known for its colourful coastline, sandy beaches, excellent surfing and Kenting National Forest, not to mention its night-life scene and summer festivals. Southern Taiwan’s tropical paradise in Pingtung, Kenting is accessible by bus, car or moped and around a 2 to 3 hour journey from Kaohsiung. We’ve stayed in Kenting on […]