2026 May/June Archives - Travel in Taiwan

Taipei’s Tempting Noodles

Travel in Taiwan — Wed, 13 May 2026 07:03:53 +0000

For foodies, Taipei can be called a “city of noodles,” where heritage, industry, and artisanal craft meet to create a panoply of noodle choices. From boutique beef noodles in Nangang’s old industrial district to home-style noodle bars downtown serving everything from nostalgic qiezai (shaken) noodles to mung bean or rice vermicelli, Taipei offers endless noodle-slurping variety.

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All Aboard for Fugang, Taoyuan!

Travel in Taiwan — Fri, 08 May 2026 07:54:20 +0000

For the international traveler, except for its Taoyuan International Airport, Taiwan’s main gateway, the city of Taoyuan is largely terra incognita. Right beside Taipei/New Taipei City, most bypass it on the way to bigger-name attractions in the island’s center and south. Expats in the know, however, are well aware of its myriad worthy allures – here we explore charismatic Fugang, a time-capsule old market town.

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East Rift Valley Bikeways

Travel in Taiwan — Fri, 08 May 2026 06:51:11 +0000

Locals and in-the-know travelers use the inexpensive, high-quality Hualien City-to-Taitung City train service through eastern Taiwan’s gorgeous East Rift Valley like an “in-town” bus service, hopping on and hopping off at local stops. Tour cycling is popular in the flat-bottomed valley, which is carpeted with neat farms, especially rice paddies, and framed by the Coastal Mountain Range on the east and the Central Mountain Range on the west.

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When the Journey Is the Destination

Travel in Taiwan — Fri, 08 May 2026 06:00:04 +0000

Tourist trains are a relatively new phenomenon in Taiwan. It wasn’t until 1991, when the South Link Line was completed, that rail circumnavigation of Taiwan’s main island even became possible. It’s taken a while for the concept to build up a full head of steam, but with several new options coming on board in recent years, the country is now well on track to become a new hub for leisure train adventures.

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Three Routes, Countless Reasons to Ride

Travel in Taiwan — Tue, 05 May 2026 07:51:53 +0000

With understated efficiency, metro systems in Taiwan’s largest cities shift more than three million passengers a day, the high-speed rail system links north and south with a swift under-two-hour journey, and the round-island railway offers an easy, punctual, low-carbon way to explore at your own pace. In short, Taiwan takes train travel seriously.

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