Kaohsiung, Taiwan’s southern metropolis, offers cruise passengers a mix of culture, history, and scenery. Highlights include the artistic Pier-2 Art Center, the grand Fo Guang Shan monastery, and the dynamic Neimen Song Jiang Battle Ritual.
The 2025 Taiwan Lantern Festival (Feb. 12-23) in Taoyuan features a dazzling infinity-shaped lantern, cultural performances, and international student blessings. Visitors can also experience Miaoli’s Hakka Bombing Dragon Ritual, explore Lalashan’s ancient forests, or visit the striking Caota Sand Dunes Geopark.
Taiwan’s culinary scene offers a treasure trove of traditional dishes, but finding the perfect bowl of sesame noodles takes a bit of exploration.
What to eat when you can’t eat anything? The search for gluten-free and anti-inflammatory dining options in Taipei has been a journey of trial and error, revealing hidden gems and hard-earned lessons in navigating strict dietary restrictions.
Minimal in Taichung has made history as the world’s first Michelin-starred ice cream parlor, transforming frozen desserts into a fine dining experience. With its innovative temperature-driven creations, Minimal showcases the art and depth of ice cream like never before.
Explore the joys of family dining in Taipei, where restaurants cater to both parents and children with delicious meals and engaging play spaces. These thoughtfully designed spots ensure a memorable experience for the whole family, combining great food with fun and entertainment for kids.
Let the pursuit of your preferences – for structure, texture, sweetness, or flavor – guide you to Taipei’s finest desserts. Taipei’s cinnamon roll scene promises a delightful journey through hidden cafés and bustling bakeries.
Taipei’s culinary scene is buzzing with a newfound appetite for Hong Kong flavors, blending political solidarity, cultural nostalgia, and the allure of Cantonese cuisine. From private kitchens to bustling cha chaan tengs, the city warmly embraces these influences.
Few dishes embody a region’s history and identity like Chiayi’s Turkey Rice (嘉義火雞肉飯), a humble yet iconic dish rooted in Taiwan’s postwar turkey farming boom. This flavorful blend of shredded turkey, steamed rice, and gravy perfectly captures the city’s rich culinary heritage.
Discover how Momofuku Ando, a Taiwanese-born innovator, transformed global cuisine with the invention of instant noodles, blending resilience, ingenuity, and cultural heritage.
