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Happy Ghost Month! In Taiwan and many other Asian countries where Buddhism or Taoism is practiced, Ghost Month (鬼月 Guǐ Yuè), or the seventh month of the lunar calendar, is an important festival when it is believed that the dead come to visit the realm of the living, and it is an important time for... The post Ghost Month in Taiwan, Key Taboos to Avoid first appeared on Taiwan Travel Blog .
Xizhi’s Kezilin Natural Swimming Pool is a scenic and beautiful swimming hole New Taipei City, offering a relaxing place to cool off from Taipei’s scorching summer heat that is close to nature. The swimming pool is a simple concrete dam on a small mountain stream. It has become a very popular place for locals to... The post Xizhi Kezilin Natural Swimming Pool 柯子林游泳池 first appeared on Taiwan Travel…
Green Island is the best diving location in Taiwan, and it also has amazing historical and geological sites to explore. Despite this, the only way for most tourists to get to Green Island is via a 50-minute ferry ride. There is an airplane option, but seats are limited and often booked months in advance. Many... The post Green Island Ferry Guide – Travel Smart and Save Money first appeared on…
Green Island is a paradise off the southeastern coast of Taiwan. Once a prison for political enemies of the KMT, it is now a tourist hot spot. It is one of the best places to snorkel and dive in Taiwan, one of only three saltwater hot springs in the world, and it also includes amazing volcanic... The post Green Island 綠島, The Best Place for Diving in Taiwan first appeared on Taiwan Travel Blog .
Tuku Peak is a scenic and beautiful hike in Taipei City, offering a panoramic view of East Taipei as part of the Gengliao Historic Trail. It is one of Taiwan’s lesser 100 peaks, and at 389 meters, it is the highest point in the Nangang District of Taipei City. Usually, the grass at the top... The post Tuku Peak 土庫岳 first appeared on Taiwan Travel Blog .
Taiwan is a place that should be explored not just with public transportation (as convenient as it is). If you only take public transportation everywhere you go, you are missing out on a huge part of Taiwan. You could take taxis everywhere to see these sights, like a rich Chinese person, or you can take... The post The Ultimate Taiwan Car Rental Guide: Save Money on Your Next Trip 臺灣租汽車指南 first…
Xizhi’s Dajianshan is a scenic and beautiful hike in New Taipei City, offering a panoramic view of East Taipei and Keelung. The hike is relatively easy, and there are many scenic spots along the trail to soak in some amazing views. You can also check out nearby temples and Xiufeng Waterfall. 🏯 Planning your trip... The post Xizhi Dajianshan 汐止大尖山 first appeared on Taiwan Travel Blog .
Tianmu Historic Trail (aka water pipe road trail 水管路步道) is a short, fun hike with great views of the surrounding area. The trail was originally built by the Japanese to provide fresh water to residents below, and still includes a large Japanese-era water pipe and water station. Now it is a popular hike for locals... The post Tianmu Historic Trail 天母古道 first appeared on Taiwan Travel Blog .
Tianmu Park in Shilin District of Taipei is a fun park for the whole family. Here you can find amazing mountain views, swings, slides, tennis courts, and access to a hot spring river. You can also check out the nearby Tianmu Historic Trail. 🏯 Planning your trip to Taipei? 🏮 Here are some top travel... The post Tianmu Park 天母公園 first appeared on Taiwan Travel Blog .
