Taiwan Travel Stories

Oct 29, 2023 • 7 min read

Tips on everything from trip planning to manners in Taiwan – from a Taipei resident of seven years.  

Oct 26, 2023 • 8 min read

Trains, shuttle buses... and chauffeurs? Here are our best tips for navigating Taiwan.

Oct 23, 2023 • 6 min read

From gorgeous lakes to fashion-forward cities to serene coastlines, Taiwan offers lots in a small package. Here are the best places to visit.

Oct 23, 2023 • 10 min read

Drive along scenic landscapes, historic villages and cliffside highways on the top nine road trips in Taiwan.

Oct 21, 2023 • 7 min read

From high-altitude routes and adventurous day hikes to scenic coastal paths and historic walking trails, these are Taiwan's best hikes.

Oct 19, 2023 • 12 min read

From soaking in hot springs to learning about Indigenous culture, there's plenty to do in Taiwan. Try our favorite 15 experiences to get you started.

Oct 19, 2023 • 3 min read

Read everything you need to know about securing a visa to visit Taiwan, a land of fabulous food, stunning hikes, delightful beaches and much more.

Oct 18, 2023 • 7 min read

Want to see Taiwan but traveling on a budget? Take advantage of free attractions and festivals, inexpensive public transport and exceptional hiking.

Jan 13, 2023 • 6 min read

From short crescents of shoreline to long stretches of black sand, these are the best beaches in Taiwan.

Jul 20, 2022 • 6 min read

From the highest mountain pass in northeast Asia to rare saltwater hot springs, Taiwan's national parks and scenic areas have something for everyone.

Jan 14, 2020 • 5 min read

The ancient art of knife massage is undergoing a renaissance as a wellness activity in Taiwan. Jamie Fullerton ventures to Taipei to experience one.

Nov 8, 2018 • 6 min read

Sometime before dawn, a group of dedicated travellers huddle in the dark cold of a small mountain train station. Little puffs of breath rise on the frosty…

Aug 15, 2018 • 7 min read

It’s midnight, and you’re on the beach, wading carefully through the rock pools left behind by low tide. The only sound: the waves rushing back and forth…

Jun 5, 2018 • 6 min read

Tropical southern Taiwan is a land of turquoise waters and rocky coasts, night markets and beach bars, succulent seafood and fresh produce. One of…

Sep 28, 2016 • 5 min read

Tucked away in the hills of northern Taiwan, there is a small village that houses a furry surprise. Set alongside the Keelung River, the former coal…

Mar 14, 2014 • 5 min read

Right now, in-the-know foodies from across Asia are descending on an island in the East China Sea to gobble steaming plates of dumplings and nibble…

Feb 22, 2011 • 5 min read

Valued throughout Asia for its beauty and elegance, jade is an especially desired keepsake for visitors to Taipei, which has hundreds of stores…