Miaoli’s Sanyi Township – indeed most of Miaoli County – has long been woefully overlooked by travelers planning their Taiwan itineraries, but things are gradually changing. A new wave of serenity-seeking sightseers are waking up to the delights of this region’s...
Nanzhuang, Miaoli (苗栗南庄) Nanzhuang is situated in the northeast corner of Miaoli County. It has a predominantly Hakka population and oozes small Hakka town charm. The township flourished for a time due to forestry and coal mining but gradually declined. It...
Enjoy a glimpse into the local rural environment with quiet and pleasant wanderings around two “Taiwan Small Town Ramble” destinations in hilly Miaoli County. This terrain tapestry, in turn, has been a key in crafting the tremendous personality variation of the...
North, south, east, west, up in the high mountains, down by the deep blue sea, big island, small island, roughing it in a simple pup tent, sleeping on a plush bed in a large yurt-style tent.… The Taiwan camping scene can...
Between the highly developed Keelung-Taipei-Hsinchu corridor, and the rapidly growing metropolis of Taichung – now Taiwan’s second most populous municipality – lies Miaoli County. The population density of Miaoli is just one quarter that of Taichung. Whether you approach from north...
In this article Travel in Taiwan heads to Yanzitao Pottery Coffee B&B in the township of Nanzhuang, Miaoli County, to enjoy a DIY pottery experience and get a taste of the region’s “take-it-slow” way of life. The intoxicatingly quaint rural scenes...
Miaoli County, in Taiwan’s northwest, is a region of very little flat land. It has a narrow strip of flat, fertile land along the coast, high mountains toward the island’s center, and a region of high hills and narrow valleys with...
Onsen Papawaqa The Onsen Papawaqa in Tai’an, Miaoli County, is a forceful work of modernist architecture directly overlooking the Wenshui riverbed. Its grey-hue exposed-concrete exterior walls, proudly and boldly showcased, echo the colors of the exposed cliff rock on the valley’s...
A Day in Charming Nanzhuang Village Surrounded by Lush Mountains in Miaoli County Text: Richard Saunders; Photos: Vision Lying in a hilly corner of Miaoli County, at the junction of two rivers, the village of Nanzhuang has an exceptionally attractive setting. It’s...
Let’s Go Glamping at CMP Village inside Shangrila Paradise Theme Park! One of Taiwan’s oldest amusement parks is reinventing itself as a culture and aesthetics playground. Intermingling art, nature, and a touch of Hakka culture, the park provides endless selfie ops and...
A Day in Mountainous Miaoli County’s Sanyi Township Text: Rick Charette; Photos: Vision The town of Sanyi is one of Taiwan’s top tourist-town destinations. The township it centers is a place where heritage is celebrated, including old-time crafts and industries, Hakka culture,...
For your edutainment – a driving excursion up, up, and up yet higher into Hsinchu County’s Shangping River watershed, from its key market town, Zhudong, at its flatlands end, to the Guanwu Recreation Area and just-below-heaven views of the glorious Holy...
Miaoli, a somewhat sleepy county with a distinct rural character, situated between two quickly developing urban centers – Hsinchu and Taichung – is often overlooked by travelers zipping between the north and central/southern areas of Taiwan. The Miaoli Coast, especially, is...
