Exploring Taiwan

WHAT TO EXPECT? Jinyue waterfall is a huge waterfall in Yilan county. The river trace to get to the waterfall is an awesome river trace. There are some tricky big rocks that might be difficult to pass, especially if you are small 😛 or if, like us, you don’t have proper gear (river tracing shoes … Read more

WHAT TO EXPECT? Super fun high waterslide! It’s a great place to hang out for the day, having a barbecue or picnic. You have some sun and plenty of shade if needed.  Plus, sliding the waterfall is really really fun.  Its popular amongst locals and tourists so you get to meet some awesome people! But … Read more

WHAT TO EXPECT? Quinshan is a really nice waterfall in the northern part of Yangmingshan National Park. There is a pool in front of the waterfall. You can enjoy the water and have a little swim.  Moreover, there is plenty of space around the waterfall to have a barbecue or picnic and just enjoy the afternoon … Read more

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN HIKING TEAPOT MOUNTAIN? Teapot Mountain combined with the Banpingshan Trail is a super cool hike that anyone can do in a day trip from Taipei. It is also close to Jiufen so you can make it as part of your day trip. See our article HERE about the Jiufen Old Street. Teapot Mountain, … Read more

WHAT TO EXPECT? Nice waterfall where the minerals in the water gave an orangy colour to the rocks. The golden color + the fact that the waterfall lies in the old gold mining region gave the name to this pretty waterfall. If you ask us, this waterfall is a little bit overrated though. Note that … Read more

WHAT TO EXPECT? Former gold mining town, this town is now a great place for a day trip in Taiwan. Note that if you go on a weekend there will be A LOT of tourists walking around Jiufen! The town has become really popular! It is located on a hill. You can wander through the … Read more

WHAT TO EXPECT? The Sandiaoling waterfall trail is a very popular day trip from Taipei. The trail is very scenic and offers hikers a chance to immerse themselves in a world of waterfalls, caves, and the serene ambiance of the forest. It is also only an hour from Taipei. The hike in itself You will … Read more

WHAT TO EXPECT? Huiyao Waterfall (灰窯瀑布) located in Pingxi District, New Taipei City. It is roughly 8 meters tall and a few meters wide, the waterfall boasts a deep pool suitable for swimming. The large cliffs near the waterfall attract thrill-seekers for jumps. But we personally prefer the second waterfall a few meters down the river. (There … Read more

WHAT TO EXPECT? The Bayan Hot Springs are some of the best natural hot springs near Taipei. Unlike the more developed hot springs, these natural hot springs consist of primitive, naturally formed pools (made out of rocks by the locals). These pools are filled with mineral-rich geothermal water sourced directly from the earth. The pools … Read more

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN HIKING WULIAOJIAN? Wuliaojian is one of our favourite hike near Taipei. It has everything!  It is challenging, a great full body workout, you have ropes to climb rocks, exhilarating and frightening ridges and amasing view on New Taipei City. You will definitely NOT get bored during this hike and be so … Read more