2024 Jan./Feb. Archives - Travel in Taiwan

Raptor Rescue and Research

Twelli — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 08:11:30 +0000

Few sights are more majestic than that of a bird of prey circling in the sky, riding the air currents, its wings outstretched and still. Perhaps unsurprisingly due to its dense variety of ecosystems and stark altitudinal variation, Taiwan is home to a large number of raptor species, many of which can be seen in and around the capital Taipei itself. On a crisp morning in November, Travel in Taiwan spoke to Tsai Die-hua, secretary general of the Raptor Research Group of Taiwan, about the wheres, whens, and hows of spotting these amazing birds in the city as well as the group's most recent conservation initiatives.

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Market Meals

Travel in Taiwan — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 08:04:46 +0000

Undergoing tasteful facelifts with updated offerings that cater to a more diverse crowd, many of Taiwan’s traditional day markets have transformed from worn-down, musty spaces into sparkling clean, well-designed hotspots. A major draw is the multitude of food stalls, the prepared items on offer ranging from sushi to beef noodles to sweet cakes, which many locals are willing to wake up early and queue up for.

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Chiayi Tours — Tea, Railway, Heritage Architecture

Travel in Taiwan — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 07:46:04 +0000

Chiayi County, in Taiwan’s southwest, stretches from the waters of the Taiwan Strait across the fertile Jianan Plain and up toward the sky in the majestic central mountains, past the Alishan National Scenic Area and falling just short of Taiwan’s pinnacle, the peak of Mt. Jade (Yushan), 3,952m high. Here you’ll find three theme tour suggestions to explore Alishan’s famed tea farms and alpine forest railway, and Chiayi City’s dense concentration of heritage architecture.

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Downtown Tainan on Foot

Travel in Taiwan — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 07:32:44 +0000

Walk yourself back into history in the city of Tainan’s West Central District, where Taiwan’s oldest Han Chinese settlement took root in the 1600s, and at the same time walk right into some of the city’s most debonair young cultural-creative attractions. We’ve vetted a walkabout route map for you.

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Mazu and Museums in Chiayi

Travel in Taiwan — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:39:25 +0000

Traveling from Taipei in the north, in their eagerness to reach the mountainous Alishan National Scenic Area or the city of Tainan many international travelers spend no more than an hour in Chiayi City, or bypass it altogether. This low-rise city of 264,000 people is much more than a transportation hub, however, and discerning tourists are starting to recognize that its museums, temples, culturally-rich hinterland, and other attractions more than justify an overnight stay.

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A Day-Trip to Danayigu

Travel in Taiwan — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:11:09 +0000

Most visitors to the Alishan National Scenic Area in southern Taiwan join the conga line of cars and tour buses snaking up Provincial Highway 18 bound for the Alishan National Forest Recreation Area or one of the many quaint mountain settlements that are surrounded by tea gardens. But for those seeking a quieter, more intimate encounter, a journey to Alishan’s southern reaches beckons.

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