Taiwan has so many museums you could visit a different one each day and fill an entire year. Some hold vast collections of historical, artistic, or natural treasures. Others are small-scale celebrations of individuals and their achievements. The following fascinating museums have all featured in Life of Taiwan’s private tours of Taiwan. Whether you’re a […]| Life of Taiwan
We’re sometimes asked by those who book our bespoke private guided tours of Taiwan: ‘What do we need to bring?’ It’s an entirely reasonable question, as many of our clients have never set foot on the island and they’re intelligent enough to realise that — while Taiwan is quite similar in certain respects to China […]| Life of Taiwan
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
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
On bilingual road signs around Taiwan, almost every place name is spelled according to its pronunciation in Mandarin. Tamsui is one of the few exceptions, because it’s been the location of key interactions with the outside world. Sometimes written Danshui (which reflects the pronunciation used by most 21st-century Taiwanese people when referring to this charming […]| Life of Taiwan
Enjoy a private Family Tour of Taiwan, exploring a variety of family-friendly destinations around the island. Safe and convenient, Taiwan is the perfect family destination, offering a blend of outdoor fun, educational value, and cultural experiences.| 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
Because there’s so much to see and do in Taiwan — stunning mountains, intricate temples, and delicious food — it can be hard to find time to shop for gifts and souvenirs. Nonetheless, clients who sign up for Life of Taiwan private guided tours sometimes ask us what’s good to buy here and which places […]| Life of Taiwan