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Lantern Festivals, Rice Dumplings, and Other Taiwanese Traditions

By: Taiwan Scene 2019-02-192019-02-19

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Yuanxiao Jie, or Lantern Festival, commemorates the end of the Lunar New Year Holidays. The festival falls on the fifteenth day of the first month of the new year according to the lunar calendar, on the night of the full moon. On the night of Yuanxiao Jie, parades and festivals are held around Taiwan, and…

Eight Taiwan Lantern Festivals (that aren’t the one you think)

By: Taiwan Scene 2019-02-182019-02-18

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In Chinese, Yuánxiāo jié means Lantern Festival, and while most visitors associate the term with the town of Pingxi (which has turned the annual event into a year-long cottage industry), in fact the festival is a specific happening meant to denote the end of the annual Lunar New Year’s festival.

2019 Travel Tips: Experiencing Taiwan in the Year of the Pig

By: Taiwan Scene 2019-02-132019-02-14

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2019 is the year of the pig, we’ll be centering our recommended experiences for 2019 around the themes of abundance, indulgence, getting in touch with nature, and coming full circle.

Interview with Hey Taipei Author Kathy Cheng

By: Taiwan Scene 2019-02-112019-02-11

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Taiwan Scene spoke to Kathy about her blog, Tricky Taipei, her new book Hey Taipei, and about traveling in Taiwan with a baby.

A Perfect Day in Taipei’s Xinyi District

By: Taiwan Scene 2019-01-31

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Home to artist hangouts, tons of amazing restaurants, trendy clubs, luxury malls, Taipei 101, the Xinyi District is more than just the Commercial hub of Taipei. It’s also a spot worth spending at least a full day exploring on any visit to Taiwan.

Five unique twists on Taiwanese hot pot

By: Taiwan Scene 2019-01-292019-02-11

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Hot pot is extremely popular in Taiwan, especially in the cooler months. It’s an interactive dining method comparable to Western fondue.

Hot Springs, Spas and Spa Hotels Around Taiwan

By: Taiwan Scene 2019-01-222019-02-11

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Winter is the perfect time of the year to do a deep exploration of Taiwan’s hot springs. Here are a few of our favorite hot spring spots around Taiwan.

Customized Souvenir Tips from Taiwan Scene

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-12-272019-02-11

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Why return from a trip to Taiwan with generic gifts for friends, family and colleagues back home when you can customize your gift to fit the person? Who gets what? Let Taiwan Scene break it down for you!

Grown in Taiwan: A Conversation with Cha Tzu Tang

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-12-242018-12-24

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A new generation of Taiwanese entrepreneurs are seeking to highlight Taiwan’s place in the natural world. Among those at the forefront of the growing “Grown in Taiwan” movement is a brand called Cha Tzu Tang.

Seven Taiwan Night Markets Everyone Needs to Visit

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-12-232019-01-10

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Getting slightly less attention were the 36 establishments awarded Bib Gourmand distinction, ten of which are humble stalls from several of Taipei’s famous night markets.