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Prancing Through Persimmon Farms in Hsinchu

By: Taiwan Scene 2023-03-202023-03-20

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One of the famous specialties of Hsinchu is persimmon cakes, which have now developed into a tourist attraction. The bright orange color is very pleasing to the eye.

The Park Lover’s Guide to Bird Watching in Taipei

By: Taiwan Scene 2023-03-102023-03-10

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Explore Taipei’s family-friendly parks and bird watching spots with our guide. Observe different bird species & enjoy a fun outing in nature.

An Old-Timey Day in Jiufen Mountain Town

By: Taiwan Scene 2023-03-072023-03-07

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Jiufen in northern Taiwan records miners’ history and exudes a nostalgic charm that has attracted many movies and dramas to shoot there.

A foodie’s guide to 10 things to eat in Chiayi

By: Taiwan Scene 2023-02-172023-02-14

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Chiayi’s reputation as a food paradise and the locals’ warm hospitality and their passion for food. Get ready to eat non-stop with this ultimate foodie’s guide to the best things to eat in Chiayi.

Discover the secrets of Chiayi: Top 10 Things to do in Chiayi City

By: Taiwan Scene 2023-02-142023-02-10

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Chiayi City is home to fascinating museums, important historical sites, and amazing local food. This article is a full guide to know CHIAYI.

Guide to Taiwan Lantern Festival 2023 in Taipei: 10 must-see lanterns

By: Taiwan Scene 2023-02-072023-02-07

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Taiwan Lantern Festival 2023 (Feb 5-19) has returned to Taipei after 23 years! This article will guide you to a full lantern tour in Taipei.

Cooking and History With The Amis Tribe in Tafalong, Hualien

By: Taiwan Scene 2023-01-162023-01-16

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The East Rift Valley between Hualien and Taitung is one of the prettiest and most laid back parts of the country. In this article, we bring you to the Amis Village of Tafalong in this area to try and make some traditional Amis dishes and learn more about the tribe.

The Matsu Islands

By: Taiwan Scene 2022-11-082022-11-08

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If you want to visit the Matsu islands, here are some travel tips and spots about Dongyin and Dongju to make you enjoy the trip much more!

The Mother Goddess of Taiwan

By: Taiwan Scene 2022-11-012022-11-01

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Mazu worship is concentrated along China’s southeast coast, in Taiwan, and amongst the Chinese diaspora of Southeast Asia. According to legend, back in the late 10th century a mortal lass living along China’s southeast coast, named Lin Mo-niang (林默娘), went into a trance and magically saved seafaring male family members who’d been caught out at sea in a storm. Soon thereafter she ascended to heaven, becoming an immortal. (There are many legend variations; learn more in the “Mazu” Wikipedia entry.)