Easy to locate, lots of choices, everything cheap…. Taiwan’s night markets are uber popular with locals and foreign visitors alike. Most come for the wide variety of yummy snack foods on offer, many also browse for cheap clothes and knick-knacks, some play fun games of chance and skill.
It is very common to hear people in Taiwan saying “bye bye” when parting, a practice adapted from the English language. Also commonly heard is the Mandarin bai bai, used when referring to praying at a Daoist, Confucian, or Buddhist temple.
Taking a bicycle onto a train is possible and convenient in Taiwan, but there are a few things you should know before going on the next rail and bike trip.
Shimen Reservoir is one of the most popular day-trip destinations in Taoyuan. The reservoir, surrounded by verdant mountains, is a great place to go on relaxed bicycle rides.
Expat Californian Ryan Hevern has a love for the great outdoors that constantly keeps him on the go. In Taiwan for six-and-a-half years now, he expresses his passion for Taiwan’s natural side through many different pursuits.
Michelin’s famed Red Guide, listing the best places to dine in a systematically reviewed locality, is the recognized culinary bible for globe-trekking foodies. Here we introduce three of the best Michelin-starred restaurants in Taipei.
If you are interested in Hakka culture, the small towns and villages of Hsinchu are perfect for exploration. Visit Zhudong and Beipu to immerse yourself in the Hakka way of life!
There are many smaller tourist attractions in Taoyuan City’s Daxi and Logntan districts making this part of Taiwan great for day trips from Taipei.
Lalashan is a well-known mountain accessible via the Northern Cross-Island Highway. Among the attractions there are divine giant trees, sweet honey peaches and indigenous cuisine, as well as guesthouses with great views.
Once you have done all the riverside bikeways in Taipei, head further south and ride along the Dahan, from Yingge to Daxi!
