Zhishanyan
Many years ago, when the Taipei basin was a lake, this little hill in Shilin was an island rising above the surrounding water. It was here that the island’s first prehistoric site was discovered, and...
View ArticleBotanical Gardens
Taipei Botanical Gardens are over 100 years old and have a history that stretches back to the colonial Japanese era. The gardens are a wonderful place to walk around and enjoy the amazing variety of...
View ArticleSnow Mountain (Xueshan)
Though not the tallest mountain in Taiwan (that right belongs to Yushan), Snow Mountain comes in at a close second in terms of height, but an outright winner in terms of beauty. There’s so much to see...
View ArticleTianti
From the photographs that the tourism bureau puts out, you might be fooled into thinking that Tianti is merely another suspension bridge. It’s not. There’s a whole lot more to this area than that, and...
View ArticleYushan – Jade Mountain
Yushan, also known as Jade Mountain, is the tallest peak in Taiwan (3952m) and the tallest in Northeast Asia. It is a VERY popular hike, and by far, the biggest challenge in hiking Yushan is getting a...
View ArticleNeidong Forest Recreation Area
Often overlooked for the more accessible Wulai and Wuali Waterfall, Neidong Forest Recreation Area makes for a very pleasant place to spend half a day. There’s a visitors center near the beginning...
View ArticleLushui Wenshan Trail, Taroko Gorge
The Lushui-Wenshan Trail is one of the tougher trails in the Taroko National Park. Closed for a number of years, the trail finally reopened in 2011 and it is a gem of a hike for anyone wanting to get...
View ArticleNature Valley
This area is one of our favorite spots for hot springs in the north of Taiwan. It isn’t as touristy or commercialized as other places, but still set in a wonderfully scenic area. Nature Valley is a...
View ArticleTianzhong Campsite
This modest campsite can be hard to spot as you are driving in on the main road, so take it slow and look out for a little convenience store with the Chinese characters painted on the side. The...
View ArticleYin and Yang Waterfall
This stunning waterfall is easy enough to get to, but still far enough out of the way to feel like a bit of an adventure. The waterfall is about 15 meters in height, and during the summer it is a very...
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