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Taiwan

Solo travelling in Taiwan was one of the best countries to travel I’ve been so far!

From Hiking to Jiaming Lake to camping in Taroko Gorge and exploring Taipei and Kaohsiung, backpacking in Taiwan is super safe and there’s much to learn about its history, people, culture and food. There is also a lot of hiking in Taiwan and places to go camping and surfing. Make sure to not miss the Dakeng Scenic Area as it’s also a really cool place to visit in Taiwan

dakeng scenic area
Asia | Taiwan

Hiking in Dakeng: Taiwan’s Stairway to Heaven

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Hiking in Dakeng and hiking in Taiwan in general is a paradise for outdoor lovers. There are so many trails all over the country, from easy and simple for novices to multi-day hikes at altitude in many of their +250 peaks over 3000 meters above sea level. I loved all the hikes in Taiwan that…

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solo hiking jiaming lake
Asia | Taiwan

Solo Hiking to Jiaming Lake in Taiwan

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Backpacking in Taiwan guarantees loads of magical places. This small off-the-radar country is mostly a hidden gem for the masses and it’s full of natural wonders. Solo Hiking to Jiaming Lake was definitely the highlight of my Taiwan Adventures! I first learnt of Jiaming Lake in Taiwan through a Taiwanese friend and at the moment…

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Hiking in Dulan
Asia | Taiwan

Hiking in Dulan. It’s not all about the surf!

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Down in the east coast of Taiwan you can find the small town of Dulan. Good vibes and a friendly atmosphere are a perfect place to go surfing. Did you know that you can also go hiking in Dulan? Most tourists, foreigners and Taiwanese alike, make their way to Dulan to go surfing. It’s a…

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kaohsiung tiger dragon temple
Asia | Taiwan

6 Cool things to do in Kaohsiung – Travel in Taiwan

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The second biggest city in Taiwan tends to be overlooked with other destinations such as Taipei, Hualien and Tainan, but when I was backpacking in Kaohsiung I got really surprised by this city! Kaohsiung’s bustling atmosphere, colourful places and arty vibes are a perfect combination for a couple of exciting days in the city. In…

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hiking in taiwan
Asia | Taiwan

Best Places to go Hiking in Taiwan

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If you’re looking to go hiking in Taiwan let me happily tell you that this is a hiking playground! I enjoyed so much the couple of months I spent backpacking in Taiwan, the hiking was a fantastic added bonus! Not many people go backpacking to this beautiful country, let alone planning to go hiking in…

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Baiyang trail hanging bridge
Asia | Taiwan

Camping in Taroko Gorge – Backpacking in Taiwan

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One of the most common destinations to visit when backpacking in Taiwan is the Taroko National Park. There are quite a few day-hikes on this stunning nature’s masterpiece and I thoroughly recommend to stay Camping in Taroko to make the most of your days there! Over my 2 months backpacking in Taiwan I pitched my…

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Water curtain cave entrance
Asia | Taiwan

The Baiyang Trail: a walk to the Water Curtain Cave

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As my days camping in Taroko Gorge were coming to an end during my adventures backpacking in Taiwan, I just had time to squeeze one more hike: the Baiyang Trail. More than a hike, the Baiyang Trail is just a short walk of only 2.1 Km, the path is all flat and not challenging at…

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Hiking the Zhuilu Old Road
Asia | Taiwan

The most scenic spot to go hiking in Taroko Gorge

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If you have added Hiking in Taroko Gorge to your bucket list of places to visit in Taiwan you’re in for a treat! It’s very likely you may have seen images of the Taroko Gorge already and most of them may be from its most famous hike: the Zhuilu Old Road. This breathtaking trail was…

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Hiking the Lushui-Wenshan Trail
Asia | Taiwan

Hiking in Taroko: the Lushui-Wenshan Trail

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On my days camping in Taroko National Park I was over the moon. This part of the world is breathtakingly stunning and full of day hikes to spend the days in nature. Hiking in Taroko Gorge is the best things to do in Hualien and the hike that I loved the most was the Lushui-Wenshan…

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Camping in Sanxiantai
Asia | Taiwan

How to go solo camping in Sanxiantai

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After a night of storms, stars and a magical sunrise, camping in Sanxiantai has been one of the coolest spots where I spent a night while backpacking solo in Taiwan. Camping in Taiwan is one of the best ways to explore the country, whether you camp in the mountains or by the beach, you’ll surely…

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