Tag: Taiwan
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First-time in the Maokong Gondola
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My second trip to Taiwan provided me with the opportunity to Maokong area in the Wenshan District of Taipei. It’s located on top of a mountain, so we had to take the Maokong Gondola to visit the place. Getting there To get to the gondola lift, we had to take…
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First-time in Zhongshe Flower Market: A Garden of Colors
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My second trip to Taiwan was met with rainy days. Good thing that the sun shone brightly during our visit to the Zhongshe Flower Market or Chungshe Flower Garden. If my first trip to Taiwan brought me around Taipei and to New Taipei City in the north (READ: First-time in…
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Traveling and Worshiping
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When one has a day job and has to take some time off to travel to some foreign destination, the journey is often scheduled near the weekends to make the most of it. That’s what I always do. Several times, I time my trips during the Holy Week when business…
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Taipei Street Eats: A Journey Through Best Local Food Finds
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Travel has always been about discovery, and for me, one of the best ways to understand a destination is through its food. While famous restaurants and carefully curated dining experiences have their charm, I often find the most memorable flavors in small eateries, neighborhood stalls, and street corners where locals…
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Taipei 101 at Night and Din Tai Fung: Taiwan’s Iconic Landmark
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Some cities become even more magical after sunset, and Taipei proved exactly that. As daylight slowly faded, my friends and I hurried aboard the MRT, eager to witness Taipei 101 transform from a towering daytime landmark into a glowing beacon that illuminated the city’s skyline. Although we had seen countless photographs of…
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Taipei Zoo: A Journey to See Taiwan’s Beloved Giant Pandas
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Whenever I visit a new destination, I always look for experiences that I cannot easily find back home. In Taiwan, that mission became crystal clear even before we unpacked our bags—we were going to see the giant pandas. So, our first adventure in Taiwan naturally led us to the famous Taipei…
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A Magical Sky Lantern Experience in Shifen, Taiwan
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Few travel experiences are as symbolic and unforgettable as watching your hopes and dreams float into the sky. While releasing sky lanterns has become increasingly popular in different parts of Asia—and has even started trending as a group activity in the Philippines—nothing compares to experiencing this tradition where it has…
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Exploring Jiufen Old Street at Taiwan’s Mountain Village
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Some places become even more magical when it rains. Jiufen, perched high on the mountains of New Taipei City, proved exactly that. After spending the morning exploring the fascinating rock formations of Yehliu, our guide, Peter, drove us through winding mountain roads toward one of Taiwan’s most iconic destinations. As…
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Yehliu Geopark Taiwan: a Gallery of Living Rock Sculptures
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Some places amaze you with towering buildings, while others captivate you with nature’s creativity. For me, Yehliu Geopark in Taiwan was one of those unforgettable destinations where imagination became just as important as sightseeing. Here, nature has spent thousands of years sculpting rocks into fascinating shapes that resemble mushrooms, candles, animals, shoes,…
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Lost in the Clouds at Qingtiangang Grassland, Taiwan
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After exploring Xiaoyoukeng, our next destination took us deeper into the mountains of Yangmingshan National Park: the famous Qingtiangang Grassland. Although the two attractions were only a short drive apart, the scenery changed dramatically. By the time we reached the parking lot, the fog had grown so dense that it seemed to…
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Xiaoyoukeng, Taiwan: Walking Through Smoky Sulfur Vents
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The higher we climbed into the mountains, the more dramatic the scenery became. When we left Taipei earlier that day, the skies were bright and sunny. However, as our vehicle steadily ascended the winding roads toward Xiaoyoukeng, the weather changed almost instantly. Sunshine gave way to thick clouds, swirling mist, and…
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EcoArk at Taipei Expo Park: Made from Plastic Bottles
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Some travel destinations make it onto an itinerary because they are famous. Others earn a place because they spark curiosity. That was exactly how the EcoArk at Taipei Expo Park found its way into ours. One of our travel companions had seen this extraordinary building featured on television, a structure…
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First-time in Taipei’s The Red House in Ximending
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Sometimes, the best travel experiences are the ones you never planned. That was exactly what happened during our first visit to Taipei. We had simply set out to find the Ximen MRT Station, unaware that one of the city’s most iconic landmarks was only a short walk from our hotel.…
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First-time in Taiwan’s Martyr’s Shrine: A Symbol of Honor
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Our visit to Taiwan’s Martyr’s Shrine happened unexpectedly during one late afternoon in Taipei. Although it was not originally the highlight of our itinerary, the visit turned into one of the most memorable experiences of our trip. From its grand architecture and peaceful surroundings to the precision of the ceremonial…
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Taiwan’s National Palace Museum and its Treasures
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Among Taipei’s many cultural attractions, the National Palace Museum stands out as a place where history, art, and heritage come together. Perched on a hillside in the Shilin District, the museum houses one of the largest collections of Chinese imperial artifacts in the world. During our visit to Taipei, we included the…