Foreigners in Taiwan 🇹🇼 外國人在台灣

Are you wondering what to do in Taipei? We have all the answers here in this ultimate travel guide. From the abundant food options, historical sights, and natural beauty of the area, there are endless activities and sights in Taipei to enjoy. taiwantravelblog.com/101-things-t...

The Wushe Incident on 10/27/1930 was one of the largest uprisings against the Japanese. 354 Seediq people were killed. This memorial, the Mona Rudo Memorial Park in Nantou, remembers the indigenous people who lost their lives during this event. taiwantravelblog.com/wushe-incide...

Will Taiwan get a four day weekend thanks to the Typhoon? Taiwan’s Retrocession Day is celebrated this Sunday, and business and schools will close on Monday. This holiday celebrates the recovery of Taiwan from Japan and the Battle of Guningtou. taiwantravelblog.com/taiwan-retro...

TSMC is the chip-making king of the world; however, few people know about their museum in Hsinchu at their headquarters. Even though the museum is small, there is plenty of interesting history and tech on display here, and the best part is it's free! taiwantravelblog.com/tsmc-museum-...

The scooter lane coming off the Taipei Bridge is one of the most impressive traffic sights in Taiwan, and has become an iconic photo destination. During rush hour, 200-800 scooters can be seen coming off this ramp at a time. www.foreignersintaiwan.com/blog/taipei-...

Shanshuilu Eco Park is a large grassy park with one of the best views in Taipei City, built over a former landfill. Here you can find beautiful mountain scenery, a large playground, ziplines, a sand pit, a reading room, and lots of large grassy areas. www.foreignersintaiwan.com/blog/shanshu...

Mt. Kearsarge, NH, on Double Ten Day (yesterday) #folage 1/2

Only a 20 minute car drive away, Dawulun Beach in Keelung is the closest sandy ocean beach to Taipei City. It has a calm shallow swimming area and the sand looks like it was shipped from Kenting. It is definitely worth a visit for all beach lovers. www.foreignersintaiwan.com/blog/dawulun...

Happy Double Ten Day weekend! Double Ten Day is an important holiday in Taiwan when people celebrate the founding of the Republic of China, the government of Taiwan. In this blog, we will explain the history of the holiday and how it is celebrated now. taiwantravelblog.com/taiwan-doubl...

Double Ten Day is an important holiday in Taiwan when people celebrate the founding of the Republic of China, the government of Taiwan. In this blog, we will explain the history of the holiday, its significance, and how it is celebrated now in Taiwan. taiwantravelblog.com/taiwan-doubl...

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Happy Mid-Autumn Festival extended weekend! This is one of the major festivals in Taiwan. In this blog, we will tell you how this festival is celebrated in Taiwan, how you can celebrate it, as well as other activities that will take place. taiwantravelblog.com/mid-autumn-f...

The Yuanshan Grand Hotel is one of the tallest traditional Chinese buildings in the world, and was the tallest building in Taiwan for nearly a decade. It also features restaurants, a pool, shops, as well as secret underground tunnels, slides, and bunkers. www.foreignersintaiwan.com/blog/yuansha...

The Taipei Zoo is one of the best in Asia, and is very inexpensive. It has Taiwan's ingenious animals like the Formosan Black Bear. Muntjac, and Sika Deer which are hard to see in the wild. After this epidemic is over, you should definitely come visit. www.foreignersintaiwan.com/blog/taipei-...

Orchid Island has the best-preserved Aboriginal culture in Taiwan. Despite this, the only way for most tourists to get to Orchid Island is via a 2-hour ferry ride. In this guide, we will make traveling to Orchid Island via ferry easy for you. taiwantravelblog.com/orchid-islan...

Green Island is the best diving location in Taiwan, and it also has amazing cultural sites to explore. The only way for most tourists to get there is via a 50-minute ferry ride. In this guide, we will make traveling to Green Island via ferry easy for you. taiwantravelblog.com/green-island...

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When Tiananmen Square protests and massacre took place 30 years ago, the Wild Lily movement was taking place in Liberty Square in Taiwan, which resulted in free elections and further democratization of Taiwan. Liberty square is a must visit spot in Taipei. www.foreignersintaiwan.com/blog/liberty...

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Xizhi's Kezilin Natural Swimming Pool is a scenic and beautiful swimming hole, offering a relaxing place to cool off from Taipei's scorching summer heat. taiwantravelblog.com/xizhi-kezili... Full video: youtu.be/GuWJmJGK-nk?...

Xizhi's Kezilin Natural Swimming Pool is a scenic and beautiful swimming hole, offering a relaxing place to cool off from Taipei's scorching summer heat. The swimming pool is a simple concrete dam on a small mountain stream that is very close to nature. taiwantravelblog.com/xizhi-kezili...

Typhoon Dolphin was the fifth typhoon of the 2026 Pacific typhoon season. It made landfall in China and dumped rain onto Northern Taiwan before dissipating into oblivion. In this blog, we will share some memories of this storm and its impact on Taiwan. taiwantravelblog.com/remembering-...

Typhoon Bavi was the second super typhoon of the 2026 Pacific Typhoon Season. It made landfall in the Northern Marianna Islands and China, but also dumped rain on Taiwan. In this blog, we will share some memories of this storm and its impact on Taiwan. taiwantravelblog.com/remembering-...

Shuangwan Bicycle path follows a quiet stretch of beach in northern Taiwan. Full blog: www.foreignersintaiwan.com/blog/shuangw... Full video: youtu.be/_lcWExy5OHw?...

Shuangwan Bicycle path follows a quiet stretch of beach in northern Taiwan. The entire path is flat and only takes about an hour to complete, with a total length of 8KM that connects the sandy beaches of Baishawan and Qianshuiwan. ​ www.foreignersintaiwan.com/blog/shuangw...

The Taipei Museum of Drinking Water water park is now open until the end of August! It is both a children's water park and a museum of tap water engineering dating back to the Japanese Era, and is definitely worth a visit on your next trip to Taipei. www.foreignersintaiwan.com/blog/taipei-...

Taiwan's International Hot Air Balloon Festival runs until the end of August. It is one of the premiere tourism events in the country that you should not miss. Enjoy Taitung's amazing natural scenery by taking a hot air balloon ride. www.foreignersintaiwan.com/blog-3709633...

Ghost month started last week, and goes from August 13th to September 10th. It is an important festival when it is believed that the dead come to visit the realm of the living. In this blog, we will introduce this holiday, as well as key taboos to avoid. taiwantravelblog.com/ghost-month-...

Lingjiao Waterfall is a large waterfall off the Pingxi Railway. Its large cliffs are popular for jumping and swimming. Its accessibility has made it popular, but most of the time, there will not be any crowds there. www.foreignersintaiwan.com/blog/lingjia...

Dajianshan is a scenic and beautiful hike in Xizhi, offering a panoramic view of East Taipei and Keelung. Full blog: taiwantravelblog.com/xizhi-dajian... Full video: youtu.be/UcTBpFAV064?...

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. taiwantravelblog.com/tianmu-park/

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Good morning from Hualien! taiwantravelblog.com/travel-guide...

Aerial view from Lintian Forestry Culture Park in Hualien. Here you can check out a refurbished historical Japanese era logging town and learn about the logging history of the area (without climbing up a mountain). #林田山林文化園區 #花蓮

Tianmu Historic Trail is a short, fun hike with great views of the surrounding area. The trail was originally built by to provide fresh water to residents below, and still includes a large Japanese-era water pipe and water station. taiwantravelblog.com/tianmu-histo...

Laomei Green Reef is a popular tourist destination just a kilometer away up the coast from Baishawan, past Fugui Cape. If you catch the reef at a super low tide, the rocks will be covered in green algae. www.foreignersintaiwan.com/blog/laomei-...

Laomei Green Reef is a popular tourist destination just a kilometer away up the coast from Baishawan, past Fugui Cape. If you catch the reef at a super low tide, the rocks will be covered in green algae. www.foreignersintaiwan.com/blog/laomei-...

Aerial view from Baibao River in Hualien, where there is clean clear water and a large swimming hole. #白鮑溪戲水區 #花蓮

Fulong Beach is my favorite beach near Taipei. It is easily accessible by train and has beautiful golden sand, a large shallow swimming area, and tons of food options. The free part of the beach has no lifeguards, so take extra safety precautions. www.foreignersintaiwan.com/blog/fulong-...

The Fulong-Coaling bike route is one of the most family-friendly routes in Taiwan. The roughly 2-hour loop includes great views of the ocean, rocky coastline, Turtle Island, and historical stone villages, soon to vanish due to construction projects. www.foreignersintaiwan.com/blog/caoling...

Dajianshan is a scenic and beautiful hike in Xizhi, offering a panoramic view of East Taipei and Keelung. The hike is relatively easy, and there are many scenic spots along the trail. You can also check out nearby temples and Xiufeng Waterfall. taiwantravelblog.com/xizhi-dajian...

Gong Zheng Buns 公正包子 are simply the best in Taiwan. They are kind of like a mix between pork bun and Xiaolongbao. Always get some when you go to Hualien.

Jinshan and Wanli are hidden gems for tourism in northern Taiwan. Here you can find beaches, hot springs, delicious food, amazing geological formations, and much more. There is something to do here every time of the year. taiwantravelblog.com/guide-to-jin...

Morning on the streets of Hualien. Check out our guide to Hualien here: taiwantravelblog.com/what-to-see-...

Emerald Bay is a large, sandy beach along the northern coast. Paragliding, swimming, and surfing are popular activities here. Nearby you can also check out the UFO village. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Taiwan's Northern Coast. www.foreignersintaiwan.com/blog/emerald...

View behind the Yuanshan Grand Hotel at night from the Jiantanshan City Viewing Platform on the Jiantanshan Trail. #劍潭山市區觀景平台 #劍潭山 taiwantravelblog.com/jiantanshan/

Dharma Drum Mountain is a religious education center in Jinshan. Here you can learn to relax, meditate, and enjoy the surrounding natural scenery. The center also has guided tours and classes for those interested in learning more about Buddhism. taiwantravelblog.com/dharma-drum-...

Dapeng Footbath Park is a free outdoor public foot hot spring in New Taipei City. Besides soaking your feet in hot spring water here, you can also walk along a wetland nature trail that has access to the beach. It is definitely worth checking out. taiwantravelblog.com/dapeng-footb...

Huanggang Community Public Hot Springs are a free outdoor public hot spring in Jinshan. The iron content in the water is quite high, and you can tell by the yellow, opaque color of the water. It is definitely worth a stop for anyone in the area. taiwantravelblog.com/huanggang-co...

View of Candlestick Beach, which sits in front of the Twin Candlestick Islets in Jinshan District of New Taipei. taiwantravelblog.com/twin-candles...

Longmen is a scenic coastal biking area near Fulong Beach. Here you can also find sand dunes, a camp ground, and a large sports part. It is a great place to go cycling and enjoy the ocean views. www.foreignersintaiwan.com/blog/longmen