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Sky High-Climbing Up to the Roof of Taiwan: A Wushe to Mt. Hehuan Excursion

By: Taiwan Scene 2017-09-102019-05-31

Activities, Hiking and NatureHiking, Nature, Taiwan1 Comment

On a three-day adventure along the Central Cross-Island Highway in the Nantou County section of the soaring Central Mountain Range.

Xiao Liuqiu Island: Pearl of Taiwan’s Southwest Coast

By: Taiwan Scene 2017-08-272019-05-27

Outlying island, PlacesBar, Nature, Travel tips, Xiaoliuqiu1 Comment

Coral filled seas, salty air and beautiful beaches as far as the eye can see. All this and more await visitors on Xiao Liuqiu, a charming little island is located about 15 KM west of Taiwan’s southwestern coast in Pingtung county. Looking to get off the beaten path? First, you have to get there.

The Penghu Pearls – Islands Close to Taiwan’s Heart, Yet a World Away

By: Taiwan Scene 2015-10-222019-05-22

Outlying island, PlacesNature, Penghu1 Comment

The Penghu Islands (澎湖群島) will be whatever you wish them to be. What is it you desire? Beach-action and water-play tour? Island-hopping tour? History tour? Seafood and fishing tour? On these pages we’re off on a geology/ecology exploration adventure.

Kenting? Ken Do! – Surf and Turf Eco-Fun in Taiwan’s Deep Tropical South

By: Taiwan Scene 2015-09-222019-05-21

Places, Southern TaiwanCycling, Kenting, Nature, September1 Comment

When the cool of late early winter settles in around Taipei and the seasonal rains come, and I find my skin looking ever more pasty-white, Kenting beckons. It takes up much of the southern tip of the island, is in the tropics – the rest of Taiwan island is subtropical – and always seems to be drenched in sunshine.

Gorge Soaring – The Views of Eagles along Taroko Gorge’s Trails

By: Taiwan Scene 2015-09-082019-05-21

Activities, Hiking and NatureHiking, Nature, September, Taroko Gorge, Travel tips4 Comments

Taroko Gorge’s (太魯閣峽谷) wonderful trails give you thrilling all-natural highs – up high on mountainsides and cliffsides, and with soaring spirits just as high.

Around the Northern Tip

By: Taiwan Scene 2015-09-082019-05-21

Northern Taiwan, PlacesNature, September, Taiwan1 Comment

The north coast of Taiwan is a place of rugged yet easily reached natural wonders – a condensed version of the splendors of the east coast, if you will. With its abundant geological formations, evidence of the island’s fiery volcanic past, and bike trails delivering you to one interesting spot after another, it’s a great area for a day-trip out of Taipei, and easy to get to. Here are some destinations worth checking out via rail, bus, and bike on your journey. For this trip of the north coast we started in Keelung and made our way westward to Tamsui (淡水).

Coastal Hualien – Taiwan’s “Secret” Backyard Garden

By: Taiwan Scene 2015-09-082019-06-25

Eastern Taiwan, PlacesHaulien, Nature, September, Taroko GorgeLeave a Comment

Hualien County is a powerful place. Nature is master, man mere spectator, despite oft thinking otherwise. Though just a few score kilometers away from the west coast as the eagle flies, Taiwan’s Hawaii-like coastal Hualien “secret garden” could not be further away from its indus