It isn’t hard to see why Yehliu Geopark is one of Taiwan’s most-visited attractions. Close enough to central Taipei to make day-tripping viable, this 1.7 km-long (just over 1 mile) peninsula is packed with a beguiling and highly photogenic collection of caves, fairy chimneys, grooves, honeycombed outcrops, pot-holes, overhangs, and weathered sand-coloured rocks that bear […]| Life of Taiwan
Keelung is very different to sleek, glitzy Taipei. This gritty port city, surrounded by steep green hills, can feel unbelivably crowded. But it’s a place packed full of history. The Spanish arrived in 1626 and established a small colony. They traded with the area’s Ketagalan tribespeople until 1642, when a garrison diminished by disease and […]| Life of Taiwan
Despite being exceptionally mountainous, Taiwan has few true ‘mountain towns’. Two of the most captivating hillside communities are Jiufen and Jinguashi, side by side and overlooking the ocean about 30 km (19 miles) northeast of central Taipei. In terms of history, the two have a great deal in common; both are former mining towns that […]| Life of Taiwan
Taiwanese people of Han Chinese descent tend to have three-syllable names, one syllable being a family name (usually but not always inherited from the father) while two syllables make up the given name or what English-speakers would call the first name. No more than one in 20 citizens has a single-syllable given name; fewer than […]| Life of Taiwan
We at Life of Taiwan know that nothing is more crucial to our success than the quality and abilities of our guides. In addition to being fully licensed for guiding and also for driving tourists, we require at least five years’ guiding experience in Taiwan, impeccable English (preferably polished through a period spent living abroad) […]| Life of Taiwan
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Tainan is one of Taiwan’s foremost tourist destinations. Find out about Taiwan's hidden gem at Life of Taiwan.| Life of Taiwan
Discover more about the history of Taiwan, from aboriginal times to modern day. Taiwan’s people have shaped the island’s history, with deep influences of local experience and impact of China and Japan.| Life of Taiwan
Discover East Taiwan with a curated tour by Life of Taiwan| Life of Taiwan
Learn more about the cool air and mountain scenery of Alishan National Forest Recreation Area in Taiwan. Discover travel tips to historical information.| Life of Taiwan
For those travelling with children, Taiwan is one of the world’s best destinations, and for many of the same reasons that make it a superb place for so many other tourists. It’s an exceptionally safe country with dazzling scenery, delicious food, rich culture, modern infrastructure, and welcoming people. Parents keen to visit Taiwan, but having […]| Life of Taiwan