Culture
Taipei Annual Events Calendar 2023
Many of the major annual events to be found in and around Taipei during 2023 […]
Nature
Areas
The Best Day (and Half Day) Trips Within 90 Mins of Taipei
Taiwan is blessed with many beautiful scenic locations, some of which are located just an hour or two away by coach. These include volcanic parks, waterfalls, tea plantations and some picturesque townships. […]
Visit
If You Don’t Fancy Hiking, Try These Walking Areas Instead
Although Taipei can sometimes feel very overcrowded, there are some great areas to enjoy a stroll. […]
Parks
See the Wildlife at Guandu Nature Park
I little way out of the city and off the beaten track, the Guandu Nature Park is a great place for nature lovers. Situated close to the Tamsui river and overlooking the Guandu Nature Reserve, […]
Parks
Steamy Fun at Thermal Valley
Situated within Xinbeitou in the northern Beitou district of Taipei, Thermal Valley is the largest hot spring lake in the area. The valley was formed from a volcanic eruption hundreds of years ago and covers […]
Parks
Visit the Lake at Dahu Park
Situated away from the city centre, and about a 25 minute MRT ride on the brown line, Dahu Park is a very tranquil park with a large lake separating the park from the hills in […]
Parks
Visit the Idyllic Shuangxi Park and Chinese Garden
If you have a penchant for beautifully landscaped gardens, then Shuangxi Park and Chinese Garden will be right up your alley. Although it’s name lacks a clear identity, it’s definitely not a park. Comprising of […]
Parks
Enjoy the Peace and Beauty at Zhishan Garden
Zhishan Garden is a beautiful Chinese garden that can be found at the base of the steps leading up to the National Palace Museum in Shilin. Reflecting the styles of the Sung and Ming dynasties, […]
Buildings
Navigate the Campus at National Taiwan University
The National Taiwan University (NTU) is the largest and most prestigious University in Taiwan. It has a huge campus that’s open to the public to walk around. It was originally established by the Japanese while […]
Areas
Take a Steamy Dip in the Beautiful Xinbeitou
Xinbeitou is an area of natural beauty found in Beitou, and is most famous for its Hot Springs. […]