Glory Days in High-Mountain Country TEXT / RICK CHARETTEPHOTOS / RAY CHANG Lalashan is a popular tourist destination in the high-mountain region of north Taiwan. It’s in Taoyuan City’s far south, a region populated by rugged, brawny mountain giants. Both indigenous...
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...
“Tourist days in Taoyuan City …. WHY?”My dear readers, let me explain! Not so long ago, this would be something readily expressed both by local and in-the-know foreign travelers. No more. The “Taoyuan City” brand is becoming a tourism marketer’s dream....
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...
Global Mall Linkou A9 If you want to find out what a mall in Taiwan looks like, take the MRT line to Linkou Station. Global Mall Linkou A9, one of seven Global Mall branches in Taiwan, is directly connected to the...
Daxi, Taoyuan(桃園大溪) Daxi was the earliest area to develop in Taoyuan. In earlier times, flourishing river trade made many local merchants rich. Some of these well-off merchants spent heavily on building ornate and gorgeous houses full of classical beauty to display...
Fine Food at Taoyuan International Airport, Terminal 2 Fill Your Belly with the Flavors of Taiwan and Satisfy Your Mind! What is the deepest impression you have of Taiwan after visiting? Is it the mountain and forest scenery, the history and...
Let’s Experience Tree climbing in Taoyuan! Text: Han Cheung; Photos: Maggie Song There is no shortage of trees on this subtropical/tropical mountainous island. Even from the center of northern Taiwan’s densely populated urban centers, it usually takes just a short bus or...
Window On China, Taiwan’s oldest theme park, presents you with a delightful view of Taiwan, mainland China, and the rest of the world from above. Apart from its first-rate miniatures of famous local and global landmarks, the park also offers plenty...
magine. You are flying into Taiwan and are going to have a layover of like three or fours hours at Taoyuan Airport (Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to be exact; www.taoyuan-airport.com), the island’s main gateway. It’s not enough time to make it to...
Three glorious days along one of Taiwan’s three breathtaking east-west mountain routes – the Northern Cross-Island Highway – and further on to two of the island’s most popular forest recreation areas – Qilan and Taipingshan. Text: Rick Charette, Photos: Ray Chang ‘d...
On our recent trip along the Northern Cross-Island Highway we stayed in Lalashan at HeFong Villa. This is a great place to stay with friendly owners and marvelous mountain scenery. HeFong Villa is a B&B perched high on the Lalashan ridge...
