Greater Taipei is set to dazzle in May 2025 as it hosts the World Masters Games, bringing thousands of athletes aged 35 and up to compete across dozens of sports. Beyond the games, visitors can explore Taipei and New Taipei’s rich blend of culture, cuisine, nature, and iconic sights.
Since the completion of Freeway 5, Yilan County has blossomed into one of Taiwan’s top destinations, known for lush landscapes, cultural richness, and sustainability-focused attractions. This year’s Yilan Green Expo (March 29–May 11) highlights eco-friendly innovation, local traditions, and community-led tourism.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
Just north of Taipei between Tamsui, a historic town that’s a first-tier destination in its own right, and the superb natural harbor of Keelung, Taiwan’s stunning north coast welcomes visitors with an alluring mix of scenery, culture, watersports, and seafood. For those keen to get away from the bustle of the big city, the coast…
