Taiwan Scene

Grown in Taiwan: A Conversation with Cha Tzu Tang

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

Activities, Hiking and Nature, Voice of influencers, Voices From TaiwanLeave a Comment

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 2018-12-232019-03-13

Activities, Food & DrinkAttractions, Night Market, Taiwan4 Comments

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.

Five Great Taipei Restaurants for New Year’s Eve Dining

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-12-132019-01-09

Activities, Festivals, History & Culture101, New Year, Taitung1 Comment

New Year’s Eve is easily the most festive time to be in Taiwan, and if you’ve come all this way for the holiday, you might as well stick as closely as possible to Taipei 101 for the annual fireworks show. We selected five great restaurants chosen for their great food, awesome holiday ambiance and proximity to Taipei 101.

World Renowned Triathlete Couple Takes-On Challenge Taiwan

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-12-102018-12-11

Voice of influencers, Voices From TaiwanSportsLeave a Comment

Ironman World Champion Mirinda Carfrae and her husband, 2009 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships winner, Tim O’Donnell sat down with Taiwan Scene.

Taichung in a Day: An Exploration of Taiwan’s Central City

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-12-082019-02-11

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Taichung is quickly emerging as a sort of Taiwanese Chicago, an unpretentious working class town with deep historical chops, a serious art and culture scene, and an unusually quirky vibe.

A Dozen Things Worth Doing in Taichung

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-12-062018-12-11

Central Taiwan, PlacesTaichung2 Comments

Located right in the middle of the Taiwan’s western coast, Taichung is a quick train ride from either end of the island and offers a serious art and culture scene and some great options for activities and snacking. Check out Taiwan Scene’s 10 Things to Do in Taichung.

Taiwan’s Top 10 Soup Dumplings

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

Activities, Food & DrinkLeave a Comment

Xiao long bao, or little dragon dumplings, generally top anyone’s must-try in Taiwan food list. Though there are many places to get great soup dumplings around Taiwan, we think these are the ten best

Taiwan votes against LGBT equality, but all is not lost

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-11-262018-11-27

Activities, Festivals, History & Culture, Voices From TaiwanLGBTQ, TaiwanLeave a Comment

This weekend saw Taiwanese citizens go to the polls to vote on five referendums of great historical significance to the global fight for LGBT equality.Three of these referendums were worded in opposition to LGBT equality, while two were worded in support.

A conversation with Andrew Zimmern

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-11-152019-03-13

Voices From TaiwanInterview, Michelin guide, Restaurant, Taipei2 Comments

The Travel Channel’s Andrew Zimmern talks to Taiwan Scene about Taipei’s expanding culinary scene, the Michelin guide, must-try Taiwanese foods and must-visit Taipei restaurants.

Seven More Questions asked on Quora by the Taiwan-Curious

By: Taiwan Scene 2018-10-312019-03-13

Travel tipsBar, Beer, Culture, Taiwan, TourismLeave a Comment

This month, Taiwan Scene answered a few questions on Quora, on subjects ranging from food, booze & beer to travel, language and history.