No long railway journey in Taiwan is complete without a Taiwan railway bento box (also known as a ‘bian dang’ 便當). A delicious traveller rite of passage, enjoy a TRA bento box meal bought from the station and enjoy it onboard – best served with epic Taiwan views through the window (and maybe a Taiwanese […]
Category Archives: TRAIN STATIONS
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Mar
Mar
Kaohsiung is going station cat crazy – whilst many might already know about Mikan 蜜柑, did you know Xin Zuoying station in Kaohsiung also has three station cats with their own station play area? Three stray cats were adopted by Xin Zuoying Station staff and in early 2025, a new cat lounge was unveiled where […]
08
Mar
Mar
Meet Mikan 蜜柑, Kaohsiung’s cutest station cat. Mikan has a huge social following, her own range of cute kitty merchandise and makes regular appearances at a Kaohsiung Metro KRTC station (KRTC stands for Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation). A stray cat adopted by Kaohsiung station staff, Mikan the cat’s fanbase is growing all the time and […]
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May
May
Using an EasyCard in Taiwan is so simple, as the name suggests. A travel essential for anyone visiting Taiwan, EasyCards are so ‘easy’ to buy and top up. They can be used on public transport, convenience stores, taxis and more. Plus there are so many cute EasyCard designs in Taiwan. EasyCards can be used pretty […]
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Apr
Apr
Taiwan’s Hualien Station is your likely arrival point in Hualien from Taipei – it is also a popular pick-up point for Taroko Gorge tours from Hualien County (花蓮). One of the busiest train stations in Taiwan, Hualien Station is the terminus for Taiwan’s popular North Link line that runs between Hualian and Su’aoxin and welcomes tens […]