For both the island’s indigenous people and for Han migrants arriving from the Chinese mainland, the narrow valleys east of Taipei were never especially attractive to settle. The rugged terrain and wet climate made agriculture difficult. And because the topography impeded movement and communication, this region had a serious bandit problem well into the 19th […]| 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
Taiwanese people love coffee and they enjoy a far greater range of alcoholic beverages compared to just a few decades ago. Yet tea still holds a very special place in local culture. Per capita tea consumption has grown fivefold since 1980. In every supermarket and convenience store, you’ll see dozens of milk teas, black teas, […]| Life of Taiwan
Explore Taipei in Taiwan. The capital city is often the first stop for visitors to Taiwan. Make the most of it!| Life of Taiwan
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Learn more about religion in Taiwan and the gods and goddesses associated with each religion.| 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
