This website is mainly about presenting Taiwan as a travel destination. Occasionally we do introduce new books related to traveling in Taiwan, for example the latest Lonely Planet Taiwan. This is the first time we cover a fictional story, the novel...
Shimen Reservoir in Taoyuan City, once the largest reservoir in the Far East, is a remarkable site. It was one of Taiwan’s great industrial achievements of the post-WWII era, greatly improving the lives of farmers in the island’s northwest. It also...
The town of Yingge in New Taipei City is well known as Taiwan’s most important center for ceramics production. The town of Daxi in Taoyuan City is well known for its Old Street area and dried tofu. Both settlements sit on...
Cutting through three districts in semi-rural northwestern Taichung, the Tanyashen Green Bikeway is one of numerous new rail trails that have proliferated throughout Taiwan in the past decade or so. Its 14km length holds much to pique the interest of visiting...
Completing a circuit of the island on a bicycle (known as a huandao; lit., “around/circle island”) has long been considered one of Taiwan’s must-dos. In the last decade or so, however, and thanks in large part to well-spent government investment in...
With a terrific combination of shared-bike systems and dedicated bikeways available in cities in its north and along its west coast, Taiwan has become an urban cyclist’s paradise. Thoughtfully planned bike routes connect to public transportation hubs, green spaces, and tourist...
Taiwan’s wondrous range of landscapes – sculpted by nature, sculpted by man, sculpted by the two working together – is often what creates the most powerful memories among international visitors. A new travel trend in recent years is that more and...
Taiwan Bike Paths 10 Routes Perfect for Exploring Scenery and Culture Text and Photos: Vision icycling is VERY popular in Taiwan these days. This hasn’t always been the case; there were times when the bicyclists you would see on roadways were...
Are you interested in taking advantage of Taipei’s extensive YouBike system, but don’t know where to begin? If you’ve been in downtown Taipei for more than an hour, you’ll surely have seen cyclists casually pedaling by on chic, Giant-manufactured yellow–and–orange bikes....
Guanshan is a small town, about 40 kilometers north of Taitung City, in the bucolic East Rift Valley, one of the most charming areas of Taiwan. This is a great place for relaxed bicycle rides along rice paddies with the high...
Yilan, while perhaps known more for its hot springs, vibrant night markets and festivals, and indigenous culture than for its bike routes, is nonetheless a county that’s almost as perfect for cycling as one could ask for. Let’s go on an...
If you want to go on a Tainan cycling trip, consider the rural township of Baihe, best known for beautiful lotus flowers. There are many interesting villages to explore here and bicycling is very easy and convenient. Text: Owain Mckimm; Photos: Rich...
Let’s do Taipei biking! For this article we followed the Tamsui River and visited Guandu, Tamsui, and Guandu, on the western bank of the river. Text: Owain Mckimm Photos: Maggie Song nlike many rivers that cut through big urban areas, the...
Northeast Coast Loop Text: Owain Mckimm Photos: Maggie Song Fulong Beach is among the most popular beach resorts in northern Taiwan; and while the hot summer months attract the most visitors, this is a place where you can enjoy the outdoors all...
A Relaxed Ride from Scenic Beach into Enchanting Countryside Text: Owain Mckimm Photos: Chen Cheng-Kuo Hualien, the largest city on Taiwan’s east coast, has plenty of attractions to keep a visitor busy for a day or more. If you want to take...
