Discover the Siraya National Scenic Area, where Indigenous heritage, rural landscapes, and local traditions offer a slower way to experience southwestern Taiwan. Cycle past historic reservoirs, soak in Guanziling’s mud hot springs, and explore farms and communities rooted in the region’s culture.
Slow down in eastern Taiwan, where Indigenous foodways, dramatic landscapes, and historic sites reveal the distinctive character of Hualien and Taitung. This summer’s festivals offer even more reasons to linger.
Across rural southern Taiwan, abandoned homes and shuttered schools reveal the growing toll of population decline. As revitalization efforts struggle, perhaps the focus should shift from reversing depopulation to adapting to it.
Pingtung’s cacao industry has grown from an agricultural experiment into a thriving world of award-winning chocolate makers and farm-based tourism. Visitors can now trace the journey from cacao pod to chocolate bar through tastings, workshops, and plantation tours.
Green Island offers a striking mix of coral reefs, rugged coastal scenery, and rare seawater hot springs. Beyond its natural beauty, the island also invites reflection through the preserved sites and stories of Taiwan’s White Terror era.
Despite being shunned by the travel guides, this small southern city is proving to be one of Taiwan’s most charming vacation spots. Story and photos by DINAH GARDNER When I told friends I was heading to Pingtung City for a holiday earlier this year, I was met with confusion. “Don’t you mean Kenting?” they would…
Often overlooked on the way to Lukang, Changhua City rewards slower travelers with railway heritage, centuries-old temples, hillside history, and wonderfully eccentric sights beyond its famous Great Buddha. This walking tour reveals a city shaped by faith, reinvention, and quietly weathered charm.
Explore Taiwan’s East Coast through Taitung’s striking landscapes, Indigenous culture, and the 2026 Taiwan East Coast Land Arts Festival, where art, sustainability, and adventure meet by the Pacific.
InterContinental Taipei’s debut beside the Taipei Dome reflects a vision of luxury rooted in local culture, community, and the city’s evolving identity. With the philosophy “In Taipei, for Taipei,” the hotel aims to become part of the city’s next chapter rather than simply another landmark within it.
Taiwan’s north coast, known as the “Crown Coast,” offers a richly layered journey through seaside towns, geological wonders, historic sites, and some of the island’s liveliest seafood culture. From Tamsui and Yehliu to Keelung, Jiufen, and Jinguashi, the region makes an easy yet rewarding escape from Taipei.
