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, nature and night markets plus some suggested options for day trips. Starting in Taipei (or Kaohsiung), our Taiwanderers one […]
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Meet Mikan 蜜柑, Kaohsiung’s cutest station cat. Mikan has a huge social following, their own range of cute kitty merchandise and makes regular appearances at Ciaotou Sugar Refinery Station on the Kaohsiung Metro KRTC. A stray Taiwanese cat adopted by Kaohsiung station staff, Mikan the cat’s fanbase is growing all the time and hundreds flock […]
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We love Taipei! From themed 7-Elevens to Taipei 101 and its cafes with altitude, there are so many things to do in Taipei. You can shop ‘til you drop in dozens of malls and Taipei shopping districts or visit beautiful temples like Longshan – the Taipei night market scene is also truly tasty, best rounded […]
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Taipei’s Night Markets are a tasty treat, part of the 300 night markets all over Taiwan. From sublime street food to fantastic food courts outdoors, no Taiwan itinerary is complete without at least one visit to a Taipei night market (but we’d recommend you go to several). And Taipei’s Night Markets are not just about […]
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Keelung Night Market is one of Taiwan’s top night markets, with hundreds of superb street food stalls and open 7 nights a week. As visited by such famous food shows such as Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix and the late, great Anthony Bourdain’s The Layover, Keelung Night Market is a fine foodie foray so make sure […]
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Planning a quick trip to Taipei as part of a Taiwan tour? We’d always recommend spending as much time as possible in Taipei but you can see a LOT of the city and surrounding areas with our 3 day Taipei itinerary. Featuring several Taipei night markets, sublime hot springs and the possibility of some souvenir […]
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Tempted to take a Taipei vacation or start here as part of a Taiwan tour? We’d always recommend spending as much time as possible in and around Taipei, especially given there are lots of Taipei day trips too. To maximise your time, we’ve used our Taiwanderers experience to put together a perfect 5 day Taipei […]
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Full speed ahead – it is time for some Taiwan trainspotting! From Taitung to Taichung, Hualien to Kaohsiung, Taiwan is famous for its historic railway stations and old train lines that have been preserved and opened as vintage visitor attractions. More modern day Taiwan railway activities include fun themed trains like the Formosa Express Sanrio […]
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The iconic Taiwan peanut ice-cream roll truly is one of our favourite Taiwan snacks – known locally as ‘Huasheng juan bingqilin’ 花生卷冰淇淋 , these ‘cool’, nostalgic dessert wraps are loved by Taiwanese and travellers alike. Available from mobile street sellers, Taiwan’s Old Streets and night markets, Taiwan peanut ice-cream rolls are popular with all ages […]
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Taiwan is a cat lover’s dream, from a dedicated Taiwan cat village to cute cat cafes in Taipei – there is even a monthly meet and greet with Kaohsiung’s famous station master cat, Mikan 蜜柑 (and yes, there is Mikan merch and gift shops too). Taiwan’s cat scene is just ‘pawsome’ for feline fans, from […]