One of Taiwan’s top rail journeys (and so tasty too), the Haifeng dessert train experience is a luxury scenic sightseeing rail journey running between Taipei Nangang and Yilan in the summer months, and between Hsinchu and Taichung in the winter months. A luxury coastal train in Taiwan with beautifully designed carriages, fine foods and coastal […]
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One of Taiwan’s best known hot-spring and spa towns, Jiaoxi 礁溪鄉 in Yilan County is an easy day trip from Taipei – better still, Jiaoxi has lots of affordable hotels with their own private hot-spring baths (and often has cheaper accommodation than other hot spring areas like Beitou). From the region’s natural hot springs to […]
A day trip from Taipei, Yilan County 宜蘭縣 is actually worth spending several days in if your Taiwan itinerary can afford it – from the region’s natural hot springs to fun family attractions, Yilan County has a lot to offer. The natural landscapes in Yilan County are the perfect backdrop to attractions like Kavalan Distillery […]
One of the best things to do in Yilan, a trip to Kavalan Distillery will likely result in high ‘spirits’ – from learning about the production process to tasting or even blending your own unique Kavalan whisky, this is a treat for curious travellers or seasoned whisky connoisseurs. Yilan was chosen as the location for […]




