Category: Taiwan
Hualien and The Amazing Taroko National Park
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My first week in Taiwan was pretty rushed. I moved from one city to another every two nights, which was quite exhausting, especially after hiking Snow Mountain. I needed to slow down a bit. I had planned in advance to do some volunteering in Taiwan and found a place in…
Exploring the West Coast of Taiwan: Kaohsiung, Tainan, and Taichung in A Row
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After spending some time in Hualien and Taroko National Park, it’s time for me to move to the west coast of Taiwan. I stopped in three major cities along the way: Kaohsiung, Tainan, and Taichung, spending two nights in each city. I know it’s a bit rushed to move from…
An Adventure to Snow Mountain Taiwan, Second Highest One!
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Snow Mountain (Syueshan or Xueshan) is the second highest mountain in Taiwan respectively with altitude 3886 meters above sea level. It is a part of Shei-pa National park and hiking Snow Mountain Taiwan requires permit. I had applied for the permit in advance and got no problem in obtaining one,…
Chocolate Tasting And DIY at Fu Wan Chocolate Taiwan
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Supported by OTOP Project, Fu Wan Chocolate plays a vital role in producing the best chocolate not only in Taiwan but in the world. Chocolate is long known as a sweet treat, loved by all generations, and in fact, it is scientifically proven for its health benefits. There is no…
Hiking Jade Mountain or Yushan National Park, Taiwan
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Hiking in Taiwan is definitely do-able for solo hiker. It’s completely a different situation compared to the volcanoes in Indonesia. As a mountain-junkie, I wouldn’t miss the chance to hike the highest peak in Taiwan, the Jade Mountain or Yushan (3952 masl). Hiking Jade Mountain is memorable to me, the…
How to Apply Permit for Jade Mountain (Yushan National Park) Taiwan
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How to apply permit for Jade Mountain (Yushan National Park) in Taiwan? I’ll go through the steps of getting the permit to climb Jade Mountain. Crowned as the highest mountain in Taiwan, Jade Mountain or Yushan National Park is extremely popular among hikers with the intention to tackle the summit.…
DIY Shredded Squid in Taiwan Seadawn Seafood Park
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This story recounts my visit to Seadawn Seafood Park in Linbian Township, Pingtung, Taiwan, aimed at promoting the government’s initiative named ‘One Town One Product’ (OTOP). Despite its small size, Taiwan offers an abundance of experiences. I always find myself excited to talk about Taiwan due to the wonderful experiences…
Traveling in Taiwan: Taipei and Jiufen
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Taiwan is a country that’s never been on my list, to be honest. After completing my South East Asia journey, I’m intending to do East Asia and South Asia. I was wondering, which countries to travel and I picked Taiwan because it’s a small country, not too expensive, also affordable…
