It is truly mind boggling that a small country like Taiwan has such a tall mountain. Mount Jade (玉山 or Yushan) is the highest peak in Northeast Asia, rising above Mount Fuji or almost exactly the same height as the tallest mountain the Canadian Rockies. Climbing Yushan Main Peak is relatively easy, but what’s more| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
A detailed guide to Sun Link Sea (Shanlinxi) Forest Recreation Area in Nantou county, Taiwan, home to some of the country's prettiest waterfalls.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
Read about my experience visiting Hohocha, a stunning, zen-inspired black tea center in Sun Moon Lake region, considered the hometown of black tea in Taiwan.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
Step-by-step instructions for reserving bus seats from Chiayi to Alishan on FamilyMart's online bus ticket reservation system, which is in Mandarin only| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
Find out the most current information about which attractions in Taroko Gorge are currently open, how to drive through the gorge, and alternative around Taiwan.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
In this detailed Alishan guide, I share step-by-step instructions for your Alishan itinerary for 1 to 4 days, with stops at Eryanping, Shizhuo, and Fenqihu.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
Find out how the weather is in Taiwan in every season and month of the year, including average high and low temperatures, rainfall, and how to avoid typhoons.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
A detailed guide to Sun Moon Lake by Taiwan travel expert Nick Kembel, including how to get there, plan your itinerary, where to stay, and sights around the lake.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
Wondering when to visit Taipei,Taiwan? I will help you uncover the best season and month to visit Taipei, based on my 10+ years of living there.| Spiritual Travels
A detailed travel guide to Hsinchu City and Hsinchu county, including famous & off-the-beaten-track sights, how to get to them, what to eat, and more!| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
In my Yangmingshan National Park guide, I cover the top sights in the park in great detail. But the transportation information ended up being so complicated that I've created this separate post for it. Below, I'll introduce the main options for going from Taipei to Yangmingshan, including by tour, private driver, self-driving, or by public| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
An extremely detailed guide to Alishan National Scenic Area, including the best hikes, sunrise spots, tea farms, restaurants, and hotels!| Nickkembel Travels
Find out how to get to Alishan from anywhere in Taiwan, how to buy Alishan railway tickets online, and all the bus and train times to Alishan.| Nickkembel Travels
A super detailed guide to Tamsui (Danshui) in New Taipei City, famous for Tamsui Old Street, San Domingo Fort, and Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf.| Nickkembel Travels
Taiwanese temples are a riot of color, detail, and activity. Discover the 30 best temples in Taipei and Northern Taiwan in this comprehensive post.| Nickkembel Travels
The most detailed guide to Yangmingshan National Park you'll find online, with top sights, hiking trails, how to get there, where to stay, flower viewing times, and more!| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
Find out exactly what to do in Taipei in one day, including the essential stops, how to get to them, what to eat, and where to store your luggage.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
Loads of tips visiting New Taipei City, including top attractions, hotels, foods, itinerary planning, by someone who has lived there for over a decade.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
A super detailed guide to Wulai Hot Spring in New Taipei City, Taiwan, including the best hot spring hotels, where to eat, and river tracing in Wulai!| Nickkembel Travels
A super detailed guide to Beitou Hot Spring and Beitou Thermal Valley, including the best spas, bathhouses, restaurants, historic sights, and more!| Nickkembel Travels
A detailed guide to hiking Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) Trail for the best views of Taipei, including other hikes in the Four Beasts Scenic Area. Map included!| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
An in depth guide to the best traditional festivals, holidays, temple fairs, arts & cultural events, and music festivals in Taiwan.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
Find out exactly what will be open and closed in Taipei city during the Lunar New Year holiday, plus other things to do in Taipei during Chinese New Year.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
Shizhuo (石桌) in Chiayi county is one of my favorite places in all of Taiwan. This small mountain village on the route between Chiayi city and Alishan is where Alishan High Mountain Tea is grown – Taiwan’s most famous tea. I’m a tea geek, and Shizhuo is the best place in Taiwan for spending the night| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan
Wondering what to do in Taipei? This Taipei guide includes 50 ideas for things to do in the bustling, vivacious capital of Taiwan!| Nickkembel Travels
A guide to traveling during the Lunar New Year in Taiwan, things to do during Chinese New Year in Taipei, and the best/worst days to travel!| Nickkembel Travels
Chiayi is the gateway to Alishan, Taiwan's famous mountain resort, but there's much more to it. Learn how to visit Chiayi in this extensive guide.| Taiwan Obsessed - Your One-Stop Spot for all Things Taiwan