Things to do in Keelung 基隆 on a Taipei day trip
Tired of Taipei? There’s plenty of things to do in Keelung less than an hour away, from eating at a great night market, admiring all the coastal scenery and surprising history and culture in its midst.
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Paragliding, UFOs and rock formations in Wanli 萬里 along Taiwan’s North Coast
Take a daytrip from Taipei to the scenic Taiwan North Coast and explore Wanli, home to the famous Yehliu Geopark and Wanli crabs, where you can paraglide and uncover an abandoned UFO village.
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Feeling fishy? Things to do in Nanfang’ao 南方澳, Yilan
Fresh seafood, beautiful coastal views and squid ink ice cream? There are lots of surprises and things to do in Nanfang’ao, a tiny fishing town in Yilan.
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Cycling in Chishang 池上 amidst picturesque rice fields
I spent a day cycling in Taitung’s beautiful town of Chishang and stumbled upon some famous roads, tasty rice lunchboxes and even some random ostriches.
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Taipei day trip – Solo trekking the Sandiaoling Waterfalls 三貂嶺瀑布
Take a day trip from Taipei to Sandiaoling on the Pingxi Line and hike to 3 waterfalls away from the crowds headed to Shifen.
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Su’ao Cold Springs 蘇澳冷泉 – Soak in Taiwan’s coolest spot
Too warm for hot springs? Here’s why the Su’ao Cold Springs are a refreshing stop in your exploration around Yilan.
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A picture-perfect Tomonoura Day trip 鞆の浦
If you are travelling around Fukuyama, take a little detour to the tiny picturesque town of Tomonoura whose beauty inspired several films to be set in this very spot.
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Taiwan Green Island: My solo traveller’s guide to Lyudao 綠島
Lyudao is Taiwan’s green paradise island and one of my favourites in the world. Here’s my detailed guide on how to get there and what to see.
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Taiwan Orchid Island: Solo travel guide to Lanyu 蘭嶼
Everything you need to know about how to escape crowded Taipei for the quiet island life of Lanyu aka Orchid Island off the east coast of Taiwan
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Naoshima art guide: How to see all the art in 1 day
A practical guide on the most efficient way to explore Naoshima’s art sights in a day (or more) with tips for the Setouchi Triennale
