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Where the Mountains Meet the Sea

Travel in Taiwan — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:12:07 +0000

One of Taiwan’s best-known fishing harbors, Chenggong lies just south of Taitung County’s famous tourist spot Sanxiantai. A bustling town of 25,000 in the 1970s, today its population of indigenous Amis people and Taiwanese is roughly half of that. Recently improved transport links and tourism have driven a minor renaissance, with people from around the island seeking the quiet life in this remote slice of paradise tucked between mountains and ocean.

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While You’re Waiting

Travel in Taiwan — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:09:02 +0000

Most travelers transiting through Fugang on their way to Green Island and Lanyu (Orchid Island) experience the small Fugang Fishing Harbor, located on the outskirts of Taitung City, as little more than the point of embarkation. Still, with a brand-new passenger terminal opening this summer, some scenic seaside to stroll along, and restaurants serving up fresh catch of the day every day, it has more than enough pleasant diversions to fill a couple of hours.

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Green Island, Blue Seas

Travel in Taiwan — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:07:35 +0000

A volcanic outcrop surrounded by the Philippine Sea’s clear blue waters, Green Island is a short 40-minute sailing or 20-minute flight away from the Taiwan mainland. Extensive coral reefs lie beneath the surface of the surrounding waters, while above the waterline, life is laid-back — if you like your weekend getaways to be sun-kissed and saltwater-scented, this will be right up your alley.

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62 Kilometers and a World Away

Travel in Taiwan — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:21:37 +0000

Before arriving on Lanyu (aka Orchid Island, Ponso no Tao, or Island of the People), I’d heard consistently glowing tales of this volcanic outpost from those whose opinions on such matters I trust. As it transpires, they were wholly accurate. Framed by wave-weathered coastal scenery and jungle greenery, life on this island, drifting 62 kilometers east of the Taiwan mainland’s Pingtung County (but being part of Taitung County), still follows the seasons of the sea – it’s truly a place like no other.

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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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Slow and Sustainable

Travel in Taiwan — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:09:51 +0000

Framed by mountains and the Pacific, Taitung is a land of mesmerizing natural beauty. Improved transport links with the rest of the island have made the county more accessible, but this has also presented challenges to the environment. In this article, we’ll explore sustainable ways to travel in southeast Taiwan, from cycling and hiking to soaking in hot springs!

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Fields and Flavors

Travel in Taiwan — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:07:42 +0000

Long famous for its rice and lunchboxes, Taitung County’s Chishang Township really came into the spotlight decades back when its mesmerizingly beautiful scenery was used in some iconic Taiwanese TV adverts. Many visitors head straight for these drawcard attractions, but exploring its charming old namesake town uncovers art galleries, small museums, and provides tasty sustenance.

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Putting the Culture into Agriculture

Travel in Taiwan — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:49:31 +0000

Framed by dramatic mountain scenery and blessed with an abundance of sunshine, the counties of Hualien and Taitung are packed full of agritourism adventures that invite you to roll up your sleeves, fill your belly, and learn a thing or two along the way.

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Hualien Rising

Travel in Taiwan — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:32:27 +0000

Wedged between the parallel peaks of the Coastal Mountain Range and the Central Mountain Range lies the East Rift Valley. It’s a place of exterior drama and inner peace, and — with its gentle bikeways, abundant nature, and community-oriented initiatives — it’s also the ideal playground for a spot of slow, low-carbon exploration.

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Soaking Up Yilan’s Hot-Spring Culture

Travel in Taiwan — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 04:47:22 +0000

%%excerpt%% A major attraction for quick-getaway trippers from the Taipei metropolis is found along the mountain bases in Yilan County – natural hot (and cold) springs around which high-quality tourist facilities have been built.

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