Setting against the backdrop of verdant mountains, Hoshinoya Guguan is one of Taiwan’s newest hot spring resorts. It is located in Guguan, a beautiful valley just 90 minutes away from Taichung City.
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Sun Moon Lake: A Gem at the Heart of Taiwan
Though Taiwan is brimming with natural attractions, few captivate the masses like Sun Moon Lake. A beautiful gem created by mountains and water, this lake seems like a world unto itself.
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Devouring street food at Raohe Night Markets, reaching the sky at Taipei 101, or shopping at Ximending – these activities usually spring to mind when one thinks of the land of bubble tea. For good reason, Taiwan’s capital is a fave among many foreign visitors. However, the oft-overlooked Taichung City is equally deserving of a spot on the island nation’s must-see list.
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Ancient temples and imposing monuments coexist peacefully with a modern skyline. Trendy boutiques are widely available, but night markets still play an essential part in life. To me, Taipei seems like a city of juxtaposition. It’s highly developed yet hasn’t lost its traditional values.
Continue reading Taipei: A Weekend in the City of ContrastJiufen: Seeking the Charm of Yesteryear
To all the world, the mountain town of Jiufen looks as though it has been plucked out of an old Chinese storybook. With red lanterns lining steep alleyways and atmospheric tea houses serving tea in the traditional way, the charm of yesteryear is vividly alive in this former mining town
Continue reading Jiufen: Seeking the Charm of YesteryearHoutong: Welcome to Taiwan’s Cat Village
“Look! (It’s) Over there!”, I heard an excited voice behind me. It was a boy and he kept pointing her finger to a nearby bush. A few seconds later, a black-white shape leaped out. Its yellow eyes seemed to notice us but showed no interest to interact. After a while, the figure gently walked away, swinging its tail back and forth. That was my first encounter with the citizen of Houtong, a place that is often dubbed the Cat Village.
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