Mark the Taiwan’s Presidential Office building’s centenary by spending a night under its roof
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Traveling to Taipei During Ghost Month
You’ve landed in Taiwan during Ghost Month (鬼月), observed during the seventh month of the lunar calendar. Don’t worry. It’s a good idea, however, to have some knowledge of why and how Ghost Month is celebrated, as well as what actions you may want to avoid.
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Pursue Your Happiness: How You Can Pay Respects to Yue Lao, the God of Marriage and Love
According to Taiwanese folk tales, Zhinu, also known as the Seven Star Maiden (七娘), will reveal a book listing all the unmarried men and women on Qixi (the day of July 7 of the lunar calendar) each year
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The Taiwan Scene Guide to Taiwanese Tea
From Oolong to pu’er, Baozhong to Tieguanyin, we spill the tea on all the different types of chá you’ll find here in Taiwan.
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10 foods you need to try in Taipei
Ever growing as a popular destination for foodies, Taiwan’s culinary scene is up there with the best in Asia, and each of these ten foods is a must-try.
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6 things to do in Taipei that should be on every visitor’s bucket list
There’s no shortage of things to do in Taipei’s dynamic capital city, but if you’re only here for a short time and need to winnow it down to six must have experiences, these are our picks:
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Taiwan Culture and Cuisine Shine on New Netflix Series “Street Food”
Taiwan’s unique culinary traditions make tasty waves in an episode of the new #Netflix series Street Food, skipping the usual #Taiwanese tropes of night markets and stinky tofu for the lesser-known city of Chiayi.
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Dressing for the weather in Taiwan
It’s been said that Taiwan has two seasons: Wet, hot summers and cool, damp winters. Let’s keep it simple, starting with a few basic and usually reliable generalities about Taiwan’s climate.
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12 Ways to Embrace and Enjoy Taiwan’s Summer Heat
we’d like to offer a few suggestions for outdoor activities that’ll actually make you glad you visited our beloved subtropical island during the hottest part of the year.
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River Tracing in Taiwan
Probably the number one destination for river tracing groups is Hualien, which is home to the Shakadang river, the Sanzhan River and the Feicui valley. But no matter where you go, if you’re new to the sport, you’ll definitely want to hire the services of a local guide.
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