%%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…
Travel in TaiwanAugust 19, 2025
If you’re looking for romantic symbols of Yilan County, there are none more potent than Turtle Island. Over the years, this volcanic isle has been the inspiration for geomythical tales,…
Travel in TaiwanAugust 18, 2025
For travelers who envision a good vacation as immersive excursions and getting to know local life, Yilan County has much to offer. From scrumptious scallions and tea plucking, to petting…
Travel in TaiwanAugust 18, 2025
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…
Travel in TaiwanAugust 13, 2025
Restaurants Serving Traditional TaiwaneseTEXT 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 by…
Travel in TaiwanAugust 13, 2025
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…
Travel in TaiwanAugust 13, 2025
There is no shortage of wheat-based food creations in Taipei, among the top choice being beef noodles, steamed dumplings, and Taiwanese hamburgers.
Travel in TaiwanApril 20, 2021
You don't need to travel to mountain villages to enjoy authentic indigenous dishes in Taiwan. There are fine restaurants in the heart of Taichung and in the town of Puli.
Travel in TaiwanApril 16, 2021
A battle of the daily staple beverages has been raging in Taiwan the past decade-plus, a titanic struggle for the hearts and minds of the people. Tea has sat proudly…
Travel in TaiwanFebruary 17, 2021
Hualien County in eastern Taiwan is one of the island's most popular tourist areas. There are many great accommodation options to choose from.
Travel in TaiwanFebruary 4, 2021
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