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Taiwan’s mighty Central Mountain Range near Hehuanshan. Taiwan is the most diverse and underrated travel destination in Asia!. This country really has everything: AMAZING food, gorgeous beaches, excellent hiking, hot springs, jungles, rock-climbing, surfing, diving, world-class cities with unique cultural attractions, and some of the best roads for motorcycle road trips.

TAIWANESE AIRLINES

Taiwanese Airlines Info. For being a small island, Taiwan has a decent collection of airlines. Find out which ones are the best. Eva Air, China Airlines, Mandarin Airlines. Book a THE GEOGRAPHY OF TAIWAN MADE SIMPLE A Mountainous Country. The geography of Taiwan isn’t plain. About 70% of the island is covered with rugged, densely forested mountains.The Central Mountain Range is surely the most outstanding topographical highlight of the country and is a true hikers’ paradise.This scenic mountain chain extends for 270 km and splits the island in two from north to south. TAIPEI RED LIGHT DISTRICT The red light district in Taipei is a vibrant place to walk around, eat local street food, and it’s conveniently located by the Taipei Main Station. There definitely is a red light district in Taiwan’s capital city, and it’s right downtown, in the heart of the beast, near Taipei Main Station, in one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in

town.

IS TAIWAN A COUNTRY? IS TAIWAN PART OF CHINA? THE VIEW Some Facts. Taiwan is also called Republic of China, (ROC), not to be mistaken with China’s official name, which is People’s Republic of China (PRC). Taiwan meets most of the requirements to qualify as a country. The only requirement it does not fully meet is “ the capacity to enter into relations with other states “, and that is

due to

FACTS ABOUT ANCIENT CHINESE WEAPONS The Jian. The Jian was the most important weapon in Ancient China. This was a sword which was used for much of ancient Chinese history. The blades on these ancient Chinese weapons were also amazingly beautiful. The Jian had many uses including the infantry and cavalry. This was the primary weapon and served many functions. ANCIENT CHINESE RITUAL IN TAIWAN WARNING: This page is about Ji-Tong (Dan-ki in Taiwanese): an ancient Chinese ritual that is performed in Taiwan. Most people find this traditional Chinese practice disturbing because it involves self-flagellation – in this case, people hitting themselves with ferocious-looking weapons, or piercing their bodies with long needles. JINGUASHI TRAVEL GUIDE Jinguashi is very near to Jiufen in Northern Taiwan’s Rueifang Township, Taipei County. Its geography offers the obvious mountains that once contained free money, and stunning views of the coast to boot. Mostly, the site has been turned into the “ Gold Ecological Park “, which offers a number of ways to see how the area’s

history has

CHINESE NEW YEAR SYMBOLS Chinese New Year Couplets / Scrolls. Chinese New Year couplets, or scrolls are painted with beautiful calligraphic Chinese symbols that represent wise messages, or poems, that are supposed to bring good luck, wealth, and lots of other good things to people who write them, or to the people who live or work where they are hung.. These Chinese New Year symbols painted on scrolls are often hung 18 ESSENTIAL CHINESE ETIQUETTE! DON'T PISS CHINESE PEOPLE OFF! Chinese Etiquette #1 Greeting People. Contrarily to what many foreigners think, you are not supposed to bow when greeting Chinese people. Shaking hands, smiling, and saying “hi” or “ni hao” is the most usual way to greet people in China or Taiwan.Use “nin hao” to greet older Chinese people.

TAIWAN TRAVEL GUIDE

Taiwan’s mighty Central Mountain Range near Hehuanshan. Taiwan is the most diverse and underrated travel destination in Asia!. This country really has everything: AMAZING food, gorgeous beaches, excellent hiking, hot springs, jungles, rock-climbing, surfing, diving, world-class cities with unique cultural attractions, and some of the best roads for motorcycle road trips.

TAIWANESE AIRLINES

Taiwanese Airlines Info. For being a small island, Taiwan has a decent collection of airlines. Find out which ones are the best. Eva Air, China Airlines, Mandarin Airlines. Book a THE GEOGRAPHY OF TAIWAN MADE SIMPLE A Mountainous Country. The geography of Taiwan isn’t plain. About 70% of the island is covered with rugged, densely forested mountains.The Central Mountain Range is surely the most outstanding topographical highlight of the country and is a true hikers’ paradise.This scenic mountain chain extends for 270 km and splits the island in two from north to south. TAIPEI RED LIGHT DISTRICT The red light district in Taipei is a vibrant place to walk around, eat local street food, and it’s conveniently located by the Taipei Main Station. There definitely is a red light district in Taiwan’s capital city, and it’s right downtown, in the heart of the beast, near Taipei Main Station, in one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in

town.

IS TAIWAN A COUNTRY? IS TAIWAN PART OF CHINA? THE VIEW Some Facts. Taiwan is also called Republic of China, (ROC), not to be mistaken with China’s official name, which is People’s Republic of China (PRC). Taiwan meets most of the requirements to qualify as a country. The only requirement it does not fully meet is “ the capacity to enter into relations with other states “, and that is

due to

FACTS ABOUT ANCIENT CHINESE WEAPONS The Jian. The Jian was the most important weapon in Ancient China. This was a sword which was used for much of ancient Chinese history. The blades on these ancient Chinese weapons were also amazingly beautiful. The Jian had many uses including the infantry and cavalry. This was the primary weapon and served many functions. ANCIENT CHINESE RITUAL IN TAIWAN WARNING: This page is about Ji-Tong (Dan-ki in Taiwanese): an ancient Chinese ritual that is performed in Taiwan. Most people find this traditional Chinese practice disturbing because it involves self-flagellation – in this case, people hitting themselves with ferocious-looking weapons, or piercing their bodies with long needles. JINGUASHI TRAVEL GUIDE Jinguashi is very near to Jiufen in Northern Taiwan’s Rueifang Township, Taipei County. Its geography offers the obvious mountains that once contained free money, and stunning views of the coast to boot. Mostly, the site has been turned into the “ Gold Ecological Park “, which offers a number of ways to see how the area’s

history has

CHINESE NEW YEAR SYMBOLS Chinese New Year Couplets / Scrolls. Chinese New Year couplets, or scrolls are painted with beautiful calligraphic Chinese symbols that represent wise messages, or poems, that are supposed to bring good luck, wealth, and lots of other good things to people who write them, or to the people who live or work where they are hung.. These Chinese New Year symbols painted on scrolls are often hung 18 ESSENTIAL CHINESE ETIQUETTE! DON'T PISS CHINESE PEOPLE OFF! Chinese Etiquette #1 Greeting People. Contrarily to what many foreigners think, you are not supposed to bow when greeting Chinese people. Shaking hands, smiling, and saying “hi” or “ni hao” is the most usual way to greet people in China or Taiwan.Use “nin hao” to greet older Chinese people. FACTS ABOUT ANCIENT CHINESE WEAPONS The Jian. The Jian was the most important weapon in Ancient China. This was a sword which was used for much of ancient Chinese history. The blades on these ancient Chinese weapons were also amazingly beautiful. The Jian had many uses including the infantry and cavalry. This was the primary weapon and served many functions. TAIWANESE CULTURE GUIDE! DISCOVER AMAZING FORMOSA! But, since Taiwan and China have taken very different paths ideologically, politically, and economically since the end of the Chinese Civil War, both places are COMPLETELY different today. China is a repressed, censored, closed society led by an authoritarian regime. Taiwan is one of the most, democratic, open, free and accepting society on earth. CHINESE NEW YEAR SYMBOLS Chinese New Year Couplets / Scrolls. Chinese New Year couplets, or scrolls are painted with beautiful calligraphic Chinese symbols that represent wise messages, or poems, that are supposed to bring good luck, wealth, and lots of other good things to people who write them, or to the people who live or work where they are hung.. These Chinese New Year symbols painted on scrolls are often hung 18 ESSENTIAL CHINESE ETIQUETTE! DON'T PISS CHINESE PEOPLE OFF! Chinese Etiquette #1 Greeting People. Contrarily to what many foreigners think, you are not supposed to bow when greeting Chinese people. Shaking hands, smiling, and saying “hi” or “ni hao” is the most usual way to greet people in China or Taiwan.Use “nin hao” to greet older Chinese people. DONGHE IN TAIWAN IS SIMPLY AMAZING! COMPLETE TRAVEL GUIDE Donghe (which by the way means East River) is situated on the east coast of Taiwan, just north of Taitung City. From Hualien, it takes about 2 hours to get here by car or scooter, and from Taitung City, more or less 20 minutes. Dulan is about 7 minutes away to the south. By car, Donghe is 7 hours away from Taipei.

SURFING IN TAIWAN

A surfer tackles a wave in Donghe, on Taiwan’s East Coast. Donghe has one of the most powerful breaks on the island. Here, I’ll help you find information about surfing in Taiwan, as well as other practical stuff to prepare a trip of a lifetime to Formosa. ANCIENT CHINESE RITUAL IN TAIWAN WARNING: This page is about Ji-Tong (Dan-ki in Taiwanese): an ancient Chinese ritual that is performed in Taiwan. Most people find this traditional Chinese practice disturbing because it involves self-flagellation – in this case, people hitting themselves with ferocious-looking weapons, or piercing their bodies with long needles. TOMB SWEEPING FESTIVAL IN TAIWAN Banned in China, encouraged in Taiwan! Among the more politically-minded, the Tomb Sweeping Holiday is a source of pride for Taiwan. In its effort to deplete China of its cultural history, the Communist Party of China banned the Chinese Tomb Sweeping Festival for nearly four decades, starting from the party’s takeover of the

country in 1949.

WHICH CITY HAS THE BEST WEATHER IN TAIWAN? NO, IT'S NOT lived here since 2000! It is a fact well known by all Taiwanese (and foreigners who have been living here for a while) that the best weather in Taiwan is in Taichung city, in the western part of central Taiwan. Take a good look at the following picture. It shows the daily accumulated precipitation during typhoon Megi in October 2010. WHAT'S SO DIFFICULT ABOUT THE CHINESE LANGUAGE? The main thing that makes the Chinese language difficult for foreigners to learn is that it is tonal. Mandarin operates with four different tones, meaning that the way that you say a word can give it four different meanings! It is this tonality – this pronunciation – that causes most trouble for nearly all new speakers and makes

Chinese a

TAIPEI RED LIGHT DISTRICT The red light district in Taipei is a vibrant place to walk around, eat local street food, and it’s conveniently located by the Taipei Main Station. There definitely is a red light district in Taiwan’s capital city, and it’s right downtown, in the heart of the beast, near Taipei Main Station, in one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in

town.

THE GEOGRAPHY OF TAIWAN MADE SIMPLE A Mountainous Country. The geography of Taiwan isn’t plain. About 70% of the island is covered with rugged, densely forested mountains.The Central Mountain Range is surely the most outstanding topographical highlight of the country and is a true hikers’ paradise.This scenic mountain chain extends for 270 km and splits the island in two from north to south. SHADY TREE CAMPGROUND IN KENTING Shady Tree Campground near Jialeshui. I think that staying at Shady Tree Campground is a really good option if you want to explore the Manzhou area.This spot is in the middle of Kenting National Park, and it gives easy access to the main roads!

MBA IN TAIWAN

Many students decide to do their MBA in Taiwan in Hsinchu because the cost of living is much cheaper than in Taipei. Address. National Chiao Tung University – GMBA Office. 1001 Da Xue Road,Hsinchu, Taiwan. Phone Number: 886-03-571-2121. Find more information about this MBA

program here.

IS TAIWAN A COUNTRY? IS TAIWAN PART OF CHINA? THE VIEW Some Facts. Taiwan is also called Republic of China, (ROC), not to be mistaken with China’s official name, which is People’s Republic of China (PRC). Taiwan meets most of the requirements to qualify as a country. The only requirement it does not fully meet is “ the capacity to enter into relations with other states “, and that is

due to

SURFING IN TAIWAN

Jinzun Harbour, near Donghe, Taitung. One of the top surfing spots in Taiwan! 3. Off the beaten track and unique. Wether you’re in Vietnam, Lombok, Thailand, or Bali the main thing you’ll see are tourists and businesses that cater to the tourism industry. DONGHE IN TAIWAN IS SIMPLY AMAZING! COMPLETE TRAVEL GUIDE Donghe (which by the way means East River) is situated on the east coast of Taiwan, just north of Taitung City. From Hualien, it takes about 2 hours to get here by car or scooter, and from Taitung City, more or less 20 minutes. Dulan is about 7 minutes away to the south. By car, Donghe is 7 hours away from Taipei. CHUFENGBI HIKING TRAIL IN KENTING NATIONAL PARK Chufengbi Trail in Kenting National Park. If you are planning on hiking the Chufengbi Trail between Nanrenlu (南仁路) and Jialeshui (佳樂水), in Kenting National Park, think twice. At first, I thought my biggest problem was going to be hitching a ride back home at the end of the trek. Turns out you can’t even legally hike the

Chufengbi

SEE MY FAVORITE RESTAURANTS IN TAICHUNG CITY. 2021 UPDATE! On this page I’d like to introduce you to my favorite restaurants in Taichung. I also have another post about my favorite cafes in Taichung. Table of Contents. Chinese Food. Shandong Dumplings 山東餃子館. Fu Kuei Ting 富貴亭. Traditional Beef Noodle 小眷村. Roasted Goose at Ba Ping Fang 品八方燒 DON'T ENROLL IN A CHINESE COURSE! 6 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULDN'T! 5. Tones. Chinese is a tonal language, meaning that the significance of a word is dependent on which tone it is spoken in. With four tones in the Mandarin language, there are four possible meanings for each word, giving an almost infinite number of words to be learned. TAIPEI RED LIGHT DISTRICT The red light district in Taipei is a vibrant place to walk around, eat local street food, and it’s conveniently located by the Taipei Main Station. There definitely is a red light district in Taiwan’s capital city, and it’s right downtown, in the heart of the beast, near Taipei Main Station, in one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in

town.

THE GEOGRAPHY OF TAIWAN MADE SIMPLE A Mountainous Country. The geography of Taiwan isn’t plain. About 70% of the island is covered with rugged, densely forested mountains.The Central Mountain Range is surely the most outstanding topographical highlight of the country and is a true hikers’ paradise.This scenic mountain chain extends for 270 km and splits the island in two from north to south. SHADY TREE CAMPGROUND IN KENTING Shady Tree Campground near Jialeshui. I think that staying at Shady Tree Campground is a really good option if you want to explore the Manzhou area.This spot is in the middle of Kenting National Park, and it gives easy access to the main roads!

MBA IN TAIWAN

Many students decide to do their MBA in Taiwan in Hsinchu because the cost of living is much cheaper than in Taipei. Address. National Chiao Tung University – GMBA Office. 1001 Da Xue Road,Hsinchu, Taiwan. Phone Number: 886-03-571-2121. Find more information about this MBA

program here.

IS TAIWAN A COUNTRY? IS TAIWAN PART OF CHINA? THE VIEW Some Facts. Taiwan is also called Republic of China, (ROC), not to be mistaken with China’s official name, which is People’s Republic of China (PRC). Taiwan meets most of the requirements to qualify as a country. The only requirement it does not fully meet is “ the capacity to enter into relations with other states “, and that is

due to

SURFING IN TAIWAN

Jinzun Harbour, near Donghe, Taitung. One of the top surfing spots in Taiwan! 3. Off the beaten track and unique. Wether you’re in Vietnam, Lombok, Thailand, or Bali the main thing you’ll see are tourists and businesses that cater to the tourism industry. DONGHE IN TAIWAN IS SIMPLY AMAZING! COMPLETE TRAVEL GUIDE Donghe (which by the way means East River) is situated on the east coast of Taiwan, just north of Taitung City. From Hualien, it takes about 2 hours to get here by car or scooter, and from Taitung City, more or less 20 minutes. Dulan is about 7 minutes away to the south. By car, Donghe is 7 hours away from Taipei. CHUFENGBI HIKING TRAIL IN KENTING NATIONAL PARK Chufengbi Trail in Kenting National Park. If you are planning on hiking the Chufengbi Trail between Nanrenlu (南仁路) and Jialeshui (佳樂水), in Kenting National Park, think twice. At first, I thought my biggest problem was going to be hitching a ride back home at the end of the trek. Turns out you can’t even legally hike the

Chufengbi

SEE MY FAVORITE RESTAURANTS IN TAICHUNG CITY. 2021 UPDATE! On this page I’d like to introduce you to my favorite restaurants in Taichung. I also have another post about my favorite cafes in Taichung. Table of Contents. Chinese Food. Shandong Dumplings 山東餃子館. Fu Kuei Ting 富貴亭. Traditional Beef Noodle 小眷村. Roasted Goose at Ba Ping Fang 品八方燒 DON'T ENROLL IN A CHINESE COURSE! 6 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULDN'T! 5. Tones. Chinese is a tonal language, meaning that the significance of a word is dependent on which tone it is spoken in. With four tones in the Mandarin language, there are four possible meanings for each word, giving an almost infinite number of words to be learned. LUGANG TAIWAN TRAVEL GUIDE FOR 2021 Honestly, it makes more sense to first take the train or HSR to Changhua, and then take a small bus to Lugang. From Taichung: The Changhua Bus Company has a bus stop in front (diagonal) of the Taichung train station. Buses leave every 15 minutes and cost NT$60.

MBA IN TAIWAN

Many students decide to do their MBA in Taiwan in Hsinchu because the cost of living is much cheaper than in Taipei. Address. National Chiao Tung University – GMBA Office. 1001 Da Xue Road,Hsinchu, Taiwan. Phone Number: 886-03-571-2121. Find more information about this MBA

program here.

TAIWAN VISA REQUIREMENTS To get the visa-exempt permit, you need: a passport with at least 6 months validity. a confirmed onward ticket. The custom officials at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport have never asked me to see this ticket. The only place where you might be asked to show it, is at the airport where you depart from, at your airline check-in counter. DON'T ENROLL IN A CHINESE COURSE! 6 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULDN'T! 5. Tones. Chinese is a tonal language, meaning that the significance of a word is dependent on which tone it is spoken in. With four tones in the Mandarin language, there are four possible meanings for each word, giving an almost infinite number of words to be learned. SHOPPING IN TAICHUNG, TAIWAN Jade Market – Taichung Tian Mu Square 台中天目城. If you’re looking for high-quality jade, which is one of the most popular item to buy as a gift in Taiwan, head to the new Jade Market, in Nantun District. Address: 957, Section 2, Wuquan West Road, Nantun. Hours: 9:30am to 8:00 (closed on Tue, Wed) 18 ESSENTIAL CHINESE ETIQUETTE! DON'T PISS CHINESE PEOPLE OFF! Chinese Etiquette #1 Greeting People. Contrarily to what many foreigners think, you are not supposed to bow when greeting Chinese people. Shaking hands, smiling, and saying “hi” or “ni hao” is the most usual way to greet people in China or Taiwan.Use “nin hao” to greet older Chinese people. ANCIENT CHINESE RITUAL IN TAIWAN WARNING: This page is about Ji-Tong (Dan-ki in Taiwanese): an ancient Chinese ritual that is performed in Taiwan. Most people find this traditional Chinese practice disturbing because it involves self-flagellation – in this case, people hitting themselves with ferocious-looking weapons, or piercing their bodies with long needles. AOWANDA NATIONAL FOREST IN TAIWAN Tons of bugs, some snakes, monkeys if you’re lucky. The area is one of the most popular places in Taiwan to see autumn colors – there are quite a few maple trees all over the place. Cherry blossom and pine trees can also be seen here. The National Forest Recreation Area covers an area of 2,787 hectares. Altitude ranges from 1100m to 2600m. JINGUASHI TRAVEL GUIDE Jinguashi is very near to Jiufen in Northern Taiwan’s Rueifang Township, Taipei County. Its geography offers the obvious mountains that once contained free money, and stunning views of the coast to boot. Mostly, the site has been turned into the “ Gold Ecological Park “, which offers a number of ways to see how the area’s

history has

AIR POLLUTION IN TAICHUNG CITY, TAIWAN Downtown Taichung, AQI 195, March 2021. Update 2020: Good news! Things have improved radically the past 2 years. Thanks to regulations about emission at Taipower Taichung Power Plant, the air quality situation in central Taiwan is much better. We still have some bad days where it’s safer to go outside wearing a N95 mask, but it’s no longer

the norm.

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TAIWANESE SECRETS ONLINE TRAVEL GUIDE UPDATED FOR 2019 – ALL THE INFO YOU NEED TO PLAN YOUR ADVENTURE AROUND BEAUTIFUL FORMOSA! Jialeshui – my backyard in Kenting National Park Hi, my name is Ugo , I’m originally from Montreal, Canada, and I’ve been living in Taiwan for 18 years. I’ve created this website to share my passion for everything Formosa, and to help you PREPARE YOUR TRIP TO TAIWAN THE RIGHT WAY!

Your

guide (me), down south, in Jialeshui _TAIWAN IS THE MOST DIVERSE AND UNDERRATED TRAVEL DESTINATION IN

ASIA!_

Taiwan really has everything: _AMAZING_ food, gorgeous beaches,

excellent hiking ,

hot springs, jungles, rock-climbing

,

surfing ,

diving, world-class cities with unique cultural attractions, and some of the best roads for motorcycle road trips

.

It’s the only place in the world where you can witness genuine, ancient Chinese culture. ------------------------- A traditional Taiwanese dish – clay oven chicken, Shuili,

Nantou County

It’s one of the only travel destinations in Asia where you won’t be surrounded by hordes of backpackers all the time – it’s still (somehow) off the beaten track of mass tourism. Taiwan is a very precious jewel, a truly magical place, that should (_must!_) be on your travel bucket list! Kenting National Park, South

Taiwan

My

restaurant in Kenting National Park! Check it out! ------------------------- MY 10 FAVORITE DESTINATIONS IN TAIWAN KENTING NATIONAL PARK

is the most

popular beach resort in Taiwan. The warm tropical weather makes it a favorite travel destination in winter. The national park also has

wicked surfing

, decent scuba

diving sites and wild hiking trails. This is where I live (in Manzhou

),

so I can _really_ help you plan your trip there! My house is in a remote part of Kenting National Park. I decided to settle down here because I believe it’s _by far_ one of the most beautiful tropical places in the world! I highly, sincerely recommend that you take a look at Wild East Guesthouse

(the orange banner

below) if you would like to experience the kind of heaven I live in. This B&B is 5 minutes away from my place, near jungles, mountains, and beaches, it’s run by my best friend in Taiwan, it’s new, safe, clean, and will provide you with an experience of a lifetime that you

will never forget.

------------------------- TAIPEI : Taiwan’s capital is one of the most dynamic cities in Asia. Taipei has

ancient temples

, a museum that

holds the world’s largest collection of Chinese artifacts,

vast memorials

, world-class hotels

, the

popular Taipei 101 Tower

, and

endless shopping

opportunities.

MT. HEHUAN  is

located in Central Taiwan, on the western edge of Taroko National Park. This alpine station is characterised by rolling green hills that often disappear in a sea of clouds. This is where you’ll find the most accessible high altitude hiking trails in Taiwan with most peaks reaching heights of more than 3000m.

SUN MOON LAKE

: Walk around, or

paddle across Taiwan’s largest lake in the beautiful green hills of the Central Mountain Range. Sun Moon Lake is Taiwan’s most popular natural tourist attraction. ALISHAN is dominated by towering mountains and thick, pristine forests. This hyper-popular alpine resort has long been a favorite to watch the sunrise, witness the rolling sea of clouds, and ride the narrow gauge mountain railway.

GREEN ISLAND

: Scuba dive,

snorkel, or soak in a sea-water hot spring on tiny, lush Green Island (Lyudao), in the Pacific Ocean, 30km east of Taitung.

TAROKO GORGE

: With

its marble-walled canyons, remote mountains and rushing rivers, Taroko National Park is one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen in my life. I’ve visited the area at least 50 times since moving to Taiwan and I still go back again and again to hike, swim, or just cruise along the scenic Cross Central Highway.

HIGHWAY 11 runs

north-south along the scenic and serene East Coast, between Hualien

and Taitung

. This is my personal favorite scooter road-trip on the island. Check it out if beaches and fishing villages sound interesting.

LUGANG  is one of

Taiwan’s oldest towns and is famous for its old market street, magnificent temples, curved streets, and fine traditional

handicrafts.

TAINAN  is Taiwan’s temple capital. It’s the best place to witness ancient Chinese traditions and age-old religious ceremonies. Tainan is my favorite city in Taiwan. If you’re into photography, make sure to put Tainan way at the top of your list of places to visit in Taiwan. Traditional Chinese opera performer in Northern Taiwan ------------------------- GETTING AROUND TAIWAN Traveling around Taiwan is extremely convenient and cheap. Consult the following links or my travel in Taiwan

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My #1 advice for all travelers to Taiwan is to absolutely make sure to book your hotel in advance – _especially_ if you visit a busy destination such as Taipei, Sun Moon Lake, Kenting, or Alishan. _Not_ having a reservation for highly touristic spots in Taiwan CAN COST YOU _A LOT. _You can use this form (below) to make reservations. I’ve used HotelsCombined in Taiwan for years and have never been

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CKS Memorial in Taipei City ------------------------- WHO IS BEHIND TAIWANESE SECRETS TRAVEL GUIDE? _Ni hao!_ I’m Ugo

from Montreal,

Canada. I first moved to Taiwan in 2000 to rock climb and to learn Mandarin Chinese. I was supposed to stay here just a few months, but I fell madly in love with this island (and my wife Ruby) and I never left! I’m also Founder & CEO of Pizza Rock, the fastest growing pizza chain in Taiwan. You can read our story here.

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working on this website from a cafe in Taichung Taiwanese Secrets Travel Guide is a personal website, I’m not a company or a travel agency. I created this website simply to share my travel experience on the island and to help you prepare your own journey. I really hope you find what you’re looking for and that you’ll get inspired by the pictures. You can contact me if you have a question about anything related to travel in Taiwan, and I’ll do my best to reply when I have a minute. Thanks for your visit. Have a fun trip around Formosa!

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