Celebrate the beauty of the eastern coast at Taiwan East Coast Land Art Festival

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Taiwan East Coast Land Art Festival, a celebration of local indigenous art, music, culture, identity and more in Taitung.

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The Taitung/Zhiben Region is a Rich Bounty of Scenic & Healthy Exercise Adventures

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Words by Rick Charette The Hotel Royal Chihpen – Unbeatable home base for those for which happiness means healthy-lifestyle outdoor exercise  The alluring Hawaii-like combination of low and accessible coastal mountains, Pacific coastline and open, flat land in between makes the East Coast region around Taitung City and the Zhiben (知本) hot-spring resort area a…

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8 questions with the creators of Taiwan’s first-ever eco-friendly sky lantern

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Taiwan Scene recently sat down with Shao to learn about the creation of this eco-friendly sky lantern, as well as the history of Pingxi in Northern Taiwan.

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Taiwan’s first eco-friendly lantern festival is happening this October

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Get ready to fall for Taiwan this autumn at WISH, the island’s first-ever sustainable sky lantern festival taking place this October.

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22 things to eat and do around Taiwan’s Presidential Office Building

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All the best restaurants and tourist attractions near the Presidential Office Building

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Applications are open for Spend a Night @ Taiwan’s Presidential Office Building

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Mark the Taiwan’s Presidential Office building’s centenary by spending a night under its roof

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Jinzhen (Daylily) Mountain

72 Hours in Taitung County: Culture, Sightseeing & Touring in the Taitung City & Zhiben Hot Spring Region

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Rick Charette Oh, the things you can do That are good for you! With 72 hours to use In Taitung/Zhiben, wandering footloose Isolated from the more heavily populated areas of Taiwan by the towering central mountains, the East Coast region is fondly referred to as Taiwan’s “backyard garden.” Here is a sampler buffet of the…

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Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple is famous for people praying for marriage and even attracts foreign tourists.(Photo/Huang Jianbin)

An End to Loneliness: One String to Entwine Destinies

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WORDS BY Tu Hsinyi TRANSLATION BY Joe HenleyPHOTOS BY Huaug Jianbin, Liang Zhongxian The well-known Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple (台北霞海城隍廟), Longshan Temple (艋舺龍山寺), and Zhaomingjing Temple (照明淨寺) in Taipei are meccas for people looking for love or marriage, attracting not only Taiwanese but also foreign tourists.  Are you still seeking your significant other? The romantic Qixi (Chinese…

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8 Things To Do When Traveling With Kids in Kaohsiung

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Named one of the best cities to visit in 2018 by Lonely Planet, Kaohsiung is fast becoming one of Taiwan’s leading travel destinations. But is the city a good place to visit with children? You bet! Taiwan Scene explores eight kid friendly activities that are fun for the entire family. 1. Visiting Nature and Animals…

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Cool dip: a quick guide to cold springs in Taiwan

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You’ve heard of hot springs, but did you know Taiwan also has springs you can cool off in when the mercury is rising?

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