A European-themed resort located in the mountainous part of Taichung, Taiwan. More widely known as the Xinshe Castle (named after the district it was built), by stepping in you feel like you’ve been teleported into a fairytale fantasy location coming...
A place in Qingshui District, Taichung where the sea and land meets. Its grassy grounds and muddy shorelines is an ideal destination for those seeking fresh sea breeze and to watch the sunset. Formally called Gaomei Wetland Preservation Area (Chinese:...
It is known with different names — Houli Flower Garden, Zhong She Guan Guang Flower Market, and perhaps most famously, Chungshe Tourist Flower Market (中社觀光花市), this flower farm is planted with a wide array of colorful flowers. Located in Houli...
Taipei Skyline, viewed from Elephant Mountain view deck To experience the best, picturesque view of the city of Taipei, climb to the top of Elephant Mountain in Xiangshan (象山). It is 183 meters above sea level, and the hiking trail...
Located at the city downtown, the park is a great place to rest and to stroll on its grounds. The memorial park is dedicated to the victims of the February 28 incidents where dissidents seeking freedom from tyranny were persecuted...
One of Taiwan’s most famous waterfalls, and dubbed Little Niagara, this scenic waterfall is located in Pingxi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. Having more than 20 meters (66ft) tall and 40 meters (130ft) wide, Shifen Waterfall (十分大瀑布) is the broadest...
If you’re into culture & history, an avid window shopper or just an anime fan – Jiufen Old Street is the place to roll into one. This decommissioned gold-mining mountain town was established during the Japanese occupation, and its alleyways...
After being educated and awed by nature in Yehliu Geopark and abandoned UFO village of Wanli, we went to another abandoned place and natural landmark, not far from our previous destination. The weather seemed uncooperative with continuous rains, but we...
One of the premier natural landmarks of Northern Taiwan, the Yehliu Geopark (野柳地質公園) is home to different kinds of unique geological formations, including the famous “Queen’s Head”. It is located in a cape that stretches from the town of Wanli. While...
Ever wonder why hikers and mountain climbers do their thing regardless of strenuous trek? Of course, it’s the joy of accomplishing all the heights and obstacles while nature rewards them with a breathtaking view from above. All of their sweat...
Tucked away in the quaint town of Mataas na Kahoy in Batangas, this ecology park and resort is around 2 hours away from Manila. Here you can relax while gazing at the Taal Lake view and enjoy different attractions and...
A unique rock formation at Barangay Cuyambay at the mountains of Masungki in Tanay, Rizal. It has become a popular destination for the barkadas, hiker or not, for the unique photo experience it offers and became more famous after being...
