Taiwanomaly
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Let untold stories unfold in a “ghost nation” so paradoxical some say it doesn’t exist.
(Disclaimer: ghosts guaranteed for late August through mid-September travel only. Limit one spirit per tourist group. May not be combined with other offers.)
(Disclaimer: ghosts guaranteed for late August through mid-September travel only. Limit one spirit per tourist group. May not be combined with other offers.)
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Challenging terrain for an unguided western visitor, Taiwan brims with immersive experiences and shares the same energy as cultural neighbors Japan and Korea while allowing tourists to transcend the label and have genuine and unique interactions all in a safe, G7-development-level environment.
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The Statue of Nine Frogs at Sun Moon Lake #九蛙壘像 #日月潭
Full blog: taiwantravelblog.com/statue-of-ni...
Full video: youtu.be/EXMqL3apBV4?...
Full blog: taiwantravelblog.com/statue-of-ni...
Full video: youtu.be/EXMqL3apBV4?...
December 12, 2025 at 10:32 AM
The Statue of Nine Frogs at Sun Moon Lake #九蛙壘像 #日月潭
Full blog: taiwantravelblog.com/statue-of-ni...
Full video: youtu.be/EXMqL3apBV4?...
Full blog: taiwantravelblog.com/statue-of-ni...
Full video: youtu.be/EXMqL3apBV4?...
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Taiwan's undeveloped natural hot springs ('wild hot springs') are one of the best travel experiences in Taiwan. Sadly, access is getting more difficult due to restrictions (for safety reasons) and constant natural disasters. Be well prepared with lights etc.
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
Travel: A soak among the canyons - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
www.taipeitimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Taiwan's undeveloped natural hot springs ('wild hot springs') are one of the best travel experiences in Taiwan. Sadly, access is getting more difficult due to restrictions (for safety reasons) and constant natural disasters. Be well prepared with lights etc.
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
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Planning to move house here in Taiwan. A friend suggests I go to seek the help of 土地公 / tǔdì gōng, the local earth god. I ask whether I should speak to the god of the place I'm leaving, or the place I'm moving to. My friend says either is okay because the tǔdì gōngs "keep their data in the cloud."
December 5, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Planning to move house here in Taiwan. A friend suggests I go to seek the help of 土地公 / tǔdì gōng, the local earth god. I ask whether I should speak to the god of the place I'm leaving, or the place I'm moving to. My friend says either is okay because the tǔdì gōngs "keep their data in the cloud."
Interview with director of Left Handed Girl—representing Taiwan at the Oscars—is featured in the latest episode of BBC Arts Hour.
Shih-Ching Tsou’s family drama set in the night markets of Taipei has received overwhelmingly positive reviews and is streaming on Netflix.
www.bbc.com/audio/play/w...
Shih-Ching Tsou’s family drama set in the night markets of Taipei has received overwhelmingly positive reviews and is streaming on Netflix.
www.bbc.com/audio/play/w...
December 10, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Interview with director of Left Handed Girl—representing Taiwan at the Oscars—is featured in the latest episode of BBC Arts Hour.
Shih-Ching Tsou’s family drama set in the night markets of Taipei has received overwhelmingly positive reviews and is streaming on Netflix.
www.bbc.com/audio/play/w...
Shih-Ching Tsou’s family drama set in the night markets of Taipei has received overwhelmingly positive reviews and is streaming on Netflix.
www.bbc.com/audio/play/w...
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Eating our way through Taiwan
December 10, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Eating our way through Taiwan
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The World #Indigenous Traditional Games kicks off in #Taiwan today!
The mascot is inspired by the Formosan wild boar, a symbol of strength, endurance, and bravery. Tribal markings represent cultural identity and exchanges. The design reflects the perseverance and vitality of Indigenous communities.
The mascot is inspired by the Formosan wild boar, a symbol of strength, endurance, and bravery. Tribal markings represent cultural identity and exchanges. The design reflects the perseverance and vitality of Indigenous communities.
December 10, 2025 at 3:14 AM
The World #Indigenous Traditional Games kicks off in #Taiwan today!
The mascot is inspired by the Formosan wild boar, a symbol of strength, endurance, and bravery. Tribal markings represent cultural identity and exchanges. The design reflects the perseverance and vitality of Indigenous communities.
The mascot is inspired by the Formosan wild boar, a symbol of strength, endurance, and bravery. Tribal markings represent cultural identity and exchanges. The design reflects the perseverance and vitality of Indigenous communities.
Just a short hop from the airport, you can ride a giant lily pad in Taoyuan. Definitely a hidden attraction!
Entrance fee of NT$80 ($2.60 USD) plus NT$30 ($1 USD) for the lily pad experience.
No. 690, Jinhua Rd., Neighborhood 11, Lanpu Vil., Guanyin Dist., Taoyuan City Taiwan, R.O.C
Entrance fee of NT$80 ($2.60 USD) plus NT$30 ($1 USD) for the lily pad experience.
No. 690, Jinhua Rd., Neighborhood 11, Lanpu Vil., Guanyin Dist., Taoyuan City Taiwan, R.O.C
December 9, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Just a short hop from the airport, you can ride a giant lily pad in Taoyuan. Definitely a hidden attraction!
Entrance fee of NT$80 ($2.60 USD) plus NT$30 ($1 USD) for the lily pad experience.
No. 690, Jinhua Rd., Neighborhood 11, Lanpu Vil., Guanyin Dist., Taoyuan City Taiwan, R.O.C
Entrance fee of NT$80 ($2.60 USD) plus NT$30 ($1 USD) for the lily pad experience.
No. 690, Jinhua Rd., Neighborhood 11, Lanpu Vil., Guanyin Dist., Taoyuan City Taiwan, R.O.C
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Maybe it's because I've just come back from Taipei, but Left-Handed Girl 左撇子女孩 may be my favourite film of the year. A family drama, and a love letter to Taipei (and its night markets).
#LeftHandedGirl #左撇子女孩
#LeftHandedGirl #左撇子女孩
November 30, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Maybe it's because I've just come back from Taipei, but Left-Handed Girl 左撇子女孩 may be my favourite film of the year. A family drama, and a love letter to Taipei (and its night markets).
#LeftHandedGirl #左撇子女孩
#LeftHandedGirl #左撇子女孩
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today I went to Shifen it's about an hour away from Taipei. nature was very pretty over there
December 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
today I went to Shifen it's about an hour away from Taipei. nature was very pretty over there
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Looking for the best places to capture the Taipei 101 fireworks? 🎆
My new map highlights the top spots—mostly on the east side where smoke is minimal.
Arrive early, expect crowds, and think ahead about how to get home.
No secret empty spots—unless you own a rooftop. 😉
My new map highlights the top spots—mostly on the east side where smoke is minimal.
Arrive early, expect crowds, and think ahead about how to get home.
No secret empty spots—unless you own a rooftop. 😉
December 7, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Looking for the best places to capture the Taipei 101 fireworks? 🎆
My new map highlights the top spots—mostly on the east side where smoke is minimal.
Arrive early, expect crowds, and think ahead about how to get home.
No secret empty spots—unless you own a rooftop. 😉
My new map highlights the top spots—mostly on the east side where smoke is minimal.
Arrive early, expect crowds, and think ahead about how to get home.
No secret empty spots—unless you own a rooftop. 😉
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December 6, 2025 at 4:18 AM
There’s actual logic behind the name of Taipei’s most famous mountain. But no actual pachyderms.
I'm assuming that this is roughly what they're seeing when they call it "Elephant Mountain":
December 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
There’s actual logic behind the name of Taipei’s most famous mountain. But no actual pachyderms.
Quite the endorsement!
It’s one of the safest places in East Asia for solo female travelers significantly better than Japan or South Korea.
Georgetown’s 2025 WPS index gives Taiwan an 82 in the Women's Perception of Community Safety category vs 71 and 72 scores for the other two, respectively.
It’s one of the safest places in East Asia for solo female travelers significantly better than Japan or South Korea.
Georgetown’s 2025 WPS index gives Taiwan an 82 in the Women's Perception of Community Safety category vs 71 and 72 scores for the other two, respectively.
My travel-shy daughter had a blast studying there and going on adventure all across the whole island !
Challenging terrain for an unguided western visitor, Taiwan brims with immersive experiences and shares the same energy as cultural neighbors Japan and Korea while allowing tourists to transcend the label and have genuine and unique interactions all in a safe, G7-development-level environment.
December 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Quite the endorsement!
It’s one of the safest places in East Asia for solo female travelers significantly better than Japan or South Korea.
Georgetown’s 2025 WPS index gives Taiwan an 82 in the Women's Perception of Community Safety category vs 71 and 72 scores for the other two, respectively.
It’s one of the safest places in East Asia for solo female travelers significantly better than Japan or South Korea.
Georgetown’s 2025 WPS index gives Taiwan an 82 in the Women's Perception of Community Safety category vs 71 and 72 scores for the other two, respectively.
There’s a range of nature activities outside Taiwan’s cities, but this NYT piece sure does read as if the author liked Taipei best.
That said, it did seem a remote, amenity filled hotel tucked away in the forested interior is a good choice. Check out Hoshinoya Guguan or Silks Place Taroko Gorge.
That said, it did seem a remote, amenity filled hotel tucked away in the forested interior is a good choice. Check out Hoshinoya Guguan or Silks Place Taroko Gorge.
Taiwan’s Underrated East Coast Is a Gem for Nature Lovers
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:01 AM
There’s a range of nature activities outside Taiwan’s cities, but this NYT piece sure does read as if the author liked Taipei best.
That said, it did seem a remote, amenity filled hotel tucked away in the forested interior is a good choice. Check out Hoshinoya Guguan or Silks Place Taroko Gorge.
That said, it did seem a remote, amenity filled hotel tucked away in the forested interior is a good choice. Check out Hoshinoya Guguan or Silks Place Taroko Gorge.
Challenging terrain for an unguided western visitor, Taiwan brims with immersive experiences and shares the same energy as cultural neighbors Japan and Korea while allowing tourists to transcend the label and have genuine and unique interactions all in a safe, G7-development-level environment.
December 4, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Challenging terrain for an unguided western visitor, Taiwan brims with immersive experiences and shares the same energy as cultural neighbors Japan and Korea while allowing tourists to transcend the label and have genuine and unique interactions all in a safe, G7-development-level environment.
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結束今天上午國防委員會行程和工作…
June 18, 2025 at 3:44 AM
結束今天上午國防委員會行程和工作…
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Evening at Dongmen, Taipei 🇹🇼
June 17, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Evening at Dongmen, Taipei 🇹🇼
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Extra cute Taiwan blue magpies.
June 15, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Extra cute Taiwan blue magpies.
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Controversial take
Hot milk tea is a better comfort drink than a hot chocolate ☕️✨️
Hot milk tea is a better comfort drink than a hot chocolate ☕️✨️
June 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Controversial take
Hot milk tea is a better comfort drink than a hot chocolate ☕️✨️
Hot milk tea is a better comfort drink than a hot chocolate ☕️✨️
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Taiwan’s population density can be simply divided into three areas:
June 13, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Taiwan’s population density can be simply divided into three areas:
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i liked the new light rail! we rode it in a big loop today
June 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
i liked the new light rail! we rode it in a big loop today
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The streets of Kaohsiung, Taiwan
June 11, 2025 at 12:25 AM
The streets of Kaohsiung, Taiwan
A recent ad for Taiwan Beer references the viral hand gesture national team captain Chen Chieh-hsien made after winning the Premier12 championship in late 2024.
(It’s meant to highlight the absence of “Taiwan” on the jersey; the team must compete as “Chinese Taipei”.)
(It’s meant to highlight the absence of “Taiwan” on the jersey; the team must compete as “Chinese Taipei”.)
June 13, 2025 at 12:50 AM
A recent ad for Taiwan Beer references the viral hand gesture national team captain Chen Chieh-hsien made after winning the Premier12 championship in late 2024.
(It’s meant to highlight the absence of “Taiwan” on the jersey; the team must compete as “Chinese Taipei”.)
(It’s meant to highlight the absence of “Taiwan” on the jersey; the team must compete as “Chinese Taipei”.)
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The view from a small boutique café hidden in a side alley in Taipei's Tianmu region. The reddish hue is a main characteristic of this "experimental" film stock.
Harman Phoenix@100, Rolleiflex T Model 2.
Harman Phoenix@100, Rolleiflex T Model 2.
June 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The view from a small boutique café hidden in a side alley in Taipei's Tianmu region. The reddish hue is a main characteristic of this "experimental" film stock.
Harman Phoenix@100, Rolleiflex T Model 2.
Harman Phoenix@100, Rolleiflex T Model 2.
Ad for new Starlux Seattle-Taipei routes at SeaTac
June 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Ad for new Starlux Seattle-Taipei routes at SeaTac