Travel in Taiwan
Food, Cinema, Arts, & Travel
Taiwan is a paradise for tourists; from Yilan’s black sand beaches to Tainan’s mountain mud baths, the island is packed with amazing things to see and do – and eat!
Get some insporation for your next visit (or sate that thirst for information about Taiwan) by checking out the following articles on the best places to travel in Taiwan, as well as where to eat, and what fun/informative/cultural things you should know about the people and traditions on this sweet potato island.
NORTH
TAIPEI, NEW TAIPEI, TAOYUAN, YILAN
From Taipei and beyond, here are the top places to stay, eat, and travel to in northern Taiwan.
Taoyuan | Sept 9th 2023
Home to the Heng-shan Calligraphy Art Center, the first calligraphy museum in Taiwan!
Taoyuan | Sept 9th 2023
Come for the park, stay for the hot pink chubby cows.
Taoyuan | Sept 9th 2023
The first open air outlet mall in Taiwan, Gloria Outlets is a filled with all your favorite shops at discounted prices!
Taoyuan | July 10th 2023
Taiwan’s third largest dam is an endless source of fun, facts, and beauty. Oh, and water, obviously.
Food | July 4th 2022
Make sure to grab a burger, BBQ, or brisket, (and a shake) at these top notch joints across Taiwan.
Yilan | June 24th 2023
Enjoy a DIY bubble tea experience provided by one of the world’s most popular boba manufacturers.
Yilan | June 24th 2023
Snag a freshly cooked bowl (or five) of famous Tiger Brand Cheng Tung rice noodles at this tourism factory in Yilan.
Yilan | June 24th 2023
Snag a freshly cooked bowl (or five) of famous Tiger Brand Cheng Tung rice noodles at this tourism factory in Yilan.
Taoyuan | August 26th 2022
Xpark Aquarium is easily the best aquarium in Taiwan – and here’s a complete guide to prove it!
Taoyuan | August 21st 2022
Free Hokkaido cream filled pancakes upon entry…need I say more?
Food | August 12th 2022
Sukiya is a must-eat fast food Japanese chain. Come find out why!
Taoyuan | August 11th 2022
Get up-close-and-personal with the planes landing and taking-off at Taoyuan International Airport with these airplane cafes.
KFC (Korean Fried Chicken), corn & melted cheese
There’s a reason why Dubu House is considered, in my opinion, one of the 10 Most Popular Restaurant Chains in Taiwan.
CENTRAL TAIWAN
NANTOU, TAICHUNG
Venture into the cooling mountains and explore the hidden beauties of Taiwan.
Nantou | July 7th 2022
Aside from specific drinks to treat heat stroke and other sun-inflicted illnesses, one of the best ways to escape the summer heat is to travel up into the mountains. More specifically, travel to Nantou.
Nantou | June 7th 2022
Local Taiwanese here! As a foreign student in Taiwan, you’re probably wondering how people survive the heat during the summer. One of the solutions is to head to the mountains!
Xitou, Nantou | July 13th 2022
Do you believe in monsters? Discover some at this Japanese-styled village in Xitou.
Xitou, Nantou | July 7th 2022
A magical place and hidden gem that you won’t find on most tourist sites.
Kura Sushi 藏壽司
Your local sushi haunt has nothing on Kura Sushi. From patented conveyor belts to prizes for the table, eating at Kura Sushi is an experience, to say the least.
Miscellaneous: Pop Culture, Media, & Politics
TAIWAN
Get right into the heart of Taiwanese culture and politics with these ones.
Could the increase in stray dog populations across Taiwan be linked to the fur baby boom?
Taiwan is one of the best places to study Chinese in the world with tons of institutions holding classes across the island.
Understand all those complicated cultural references in Taiwanese horror films with this master list of rumors, stories, taboos, and superstitions.
