What begins as a scenic escape becomes a rich journey through mountaintop sunrises, historic trains, enchanted forests, and firefly-lit evenings in Alishan and Fenqihu—Taiwan’s mountain retreats full of slow beauty and quiet charm.
Researchers brave harsh terrain, risking snake bites and killer-bee attacks, trying to keep track of the major species of mammals deep in the Central Mountains. Before setting off into the darkness of the surrounding forest, the hunter pulls three cigarettes from his pack, lights them, and places them on a stone slab, setting a betel-nut…
The chirping of birds amid trees and ponds may not be what first comes to mind when one thinks of Taipei, but thanks to extensive private and public efforts city residents can enjoy a number of oases of nature and serenity. A good way to discover some of the best parks in Taipei is to…
Fushan Botanical Garden isn’t easy to get to, but it’s well worth the trip. Fushan Botanical Garden (福山植物園) is located in New Taipei City’s Wulai District, 10 kilometers as the crow flies from the Atayal village of Fushan. There is no road – and no legal access for hikers – from Greater Taipei, so visitors…
