Sun Moon Lake is a place to kick back and relax. Whether you unwind on your balcony at The Lalu — one of Taiwan’s very best hotels — or find yourself slipping into a pleasantly empty state of mind while travelling by ferry from Shuishe to Ita Thao, you’ll agree that there’s something truly tranquil […]| Life of Taiwan
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
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
Learn about the Pinging County in Taiwan. Travel tips, destination information and history to help you plan your visit.| Life of Taiwan
When a Taiwanese person talks about meat, they usually mean pork. If you spend a week or two in Taiwan, there’s a very high chance you’ll sample some of the island’s most popular pork-based dishes, such as braised minced pork over rice, spare rib and daikon soup (in case you don’t know, daikon is a […]| Life of Taiwan
Taiwan is one of the world’s most tolerant and religiously diverse societies. The majority of its nearly 24 million follow a mix of popular religion, Buddhism, and Taoism. Many of the gods and goddesses they worship are also venerated on the Chinese mainland and by ethnic Chinese communities in Southeast Asia. Some practise a ‘purer’ […]| Life of Taiwan
