2025 July/Aug. Archives - Travel in Taiwan

Back to the Beginning

Travel in Taiwan — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:28:37 +0000

On any given day, Dihua Street in Taipei’s Dadaocheng neighborhood is awash with aromas: the pungent odor of dried herbs on display outside the many Chinese medicine shops, the sweet buttery scent of traditional pastries hot from bakery ovens, the rich tang of offal misua served from a roadside stall, the earthy tones of oolong tea stored in towering barrels…. But around No. 190, a different fragrance rises above the rest – bright, heady, and rich with botanicals – the unmistakable scent of soap.

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Recreating Nostalgic Flavors

Travel in Taiwan — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:27:49 +0000

Restaurants Serving Traditional Taiwanese TEXT I HAN CHEUNGPHOTOS | CHEN CHENG-KUO While Taiwan is perhaps best known for its night-market foods, the island boasts a wealth of signature recipes shaped...

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A Taste of History, A Bite of Now

Travel in Taiwan — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:26:15 +0000

Zhongli District forms the western part of Taoyuan City’s densely populated urban core. Despite its bustling network of traffic-heavy main roads and intricate web of smaller streets, the observant traveler will discover surprisingly tranquil enclaves of cultural and historical significance, conveniently situated close to each other.

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Riding the New Taipei City Countryside

Travel in Taiwan — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:25:10 +0000

Here we take you on three first-rate biking jaunts through New Taipei City's countryside – along its breeze-cooled coast, along its most important river, and even through a mountain. All aboard, off we go!

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Old Street, Artistic Soul

Travel in Taiwan — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:18:38 +0000

The riverine town of Sanxia has experienced fluctuating fortunes over the years. It has most recently reinvented itself as an easy-access weekend travel destination for Taipei residents who enjoy their history accompanied by a side serving of snackable treats and cultural flair.

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Warning: May Cause Extreme Relaxation

Travel in Taiwan — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 05:17:36 +0000

Sanxia is a hilly, history-rich district of New Taipei City occupying the southwestern edge of the Taipei Basin. Although connected to Taipei City by road and river, the district is dominated by forested area — it’s the kind of place where life ticks by at a slower pace and you can while away whole weekends getting yourself happily lost among the lianas.

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