Cup Noodles: A Taiwanese Legacy
Discover how Momofuku Ando, a Taiwanese-born innovator, transformed global cuisine with the invention of instant noodles, blending resilience, ingenuity, and cultural heritage.
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Five Hot Pot Restaurants You Can’t Miss on a Taipei Visit
When visiting Taipei, nothing warms the soul quite like hot pot. These five hot pot restaurants in Taipei combine ambiance, exceptional service, and flavor to deliver memorable dining experiences that showcase the charm of Taiwan’s culinary culture.
Crafting a Taste of Taiwan
Two entrepreneurs turned Taiwan’s local flavors into a global opportunity by crafting a passion fruit liqueur that celebrates the island’s rich biodiversity. Their journey highlights the importance of cultural understanding, collaboration, and innovation in navigating Taiwan’s entrepreneurial landscape.
Making Friends Through Food
Cooking and sharing a meal with strangers can turn a chilly evening into a lively gathering filled with laughter, camaraderie, and unexpected connections. From learning how to devein shrimp to swapping stories over a home-cooked feast or dinner table, these experiences show how food has the power to break the ice and create lasting memories.
The Charming Sights and Sounds of Chiayi City
Chiayi City, often overshadowed by Alishan, offers rich cultural heritage, historical landmarks, and local delights like turkey rice. With vibrant events like the Chiayi City International Band Festival and convenient transportation, it’s emerging as a must-visit destination in Taiwan.
Discovering Taiwan on a Bicycle
Taiwan’s diverse landscapes and well-maintained routes, like Cycling Route No. 1, make it a top destination for bike tourism. From coastal roads to mountain trails, cyclists can enjoy an unforgettable ride across the island.
Treading Lightly in the Forest: Low-Carbon Travel in Taiwan
Taiwan is a top-tier fall destination. The drier, cooler months that follow summer are a splendid time to explore the country’s major cities as well as its spectacularly mountainous interior. Visitors can look forward to dependably comfortable weather. In October and November, daytime temperatures in Taipei average 22 to 25 degrees Celsius (72 to 77…
The Jewel at the Heart of Taiwan: Sun Moon Lake
Travelers heading to Sun Moon Lake from the south can enjoy a scenic journey through Jiji and Shuili, with the option to take the Jiji Branch Railway to Checheng and then a bus to Shuishe.
A Promised Land For Cyclists: Taiwan’s East Rift Valley
Taiwan is a superb destination for cycling vacations. And if one region is better than all the others, it is almost certainly the inland valley connecting the easygoing cities of Hualien and Taitung. Some call this pristine paradise the East Rift Valley, but a more accurate name is the East Longitudinal Valley, because it exists…
Going Slow on Provincial Highway 3
Breezing through the lush landscapes and historic towns from Taipei to Pingtung is an unforgettable road trip and a chance to see Taiwan unlike ever before. For roadtrippers seeking adventures beyond Taiwan’s major attractions, Provincial Highway 3 offers a bagful of fresh sights. This 436.3 km-long route links central Taipei with southeastern Pingtung City via…