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Getting From Taichung to Cingjing: The Easiest Routes

Getting From Taichung to Cingjing: The Easiest Routes

Wuji Tianyuan Temple: Taipei’s Best Cherry Blossom Spot

Wuji Tianyuan Temple: Taipei’s Best Cherry Blossom Spot

How to Get From Taipei to Jiufen (Detailed 2021 Guide)

How to Get From Taipei to Jiufen (Detailed 2021 Guide)

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The Perfect 2 Weeks Indonesia Itinerary: Best Places to Visit

The Perfect 2 Weeks Indonesia Itinerary: Best Places to Visit

A Local’s Taipei Itinerary: How to Spend 1-5 Days in Taipei

A Local’s Taipei Itinerary: How to Spend 1-5 Days in Taipei

Ubud Itinerary: The Perfect 3 Days in Ubud

Ubud Itinerary: The Perfect 3 Days in Ubud

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Where to Stay in Ubud: 16 Incredible Places to Stay

Where to Stay in Ubud: 16 Incredible Places to Stay

Where to Stay in Cape Town: 15 Best Hotels & Hostels

Where to Stay in Cape Town: 15 Best Hotels & Hostels

16 Jaw-Dropping Instagrammable Places in Singapore

16 Jaw-Dropping Instagrammable Places in Singapore

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13 Things to do at Gili Trawangan: Ultimate Gili T Guide

13 Things to do at Gili Trawangan: Ultimate Gili T Guide

Xiaoliuqiu: An Insanely Detailed Guide to Lambai Island

Xiaoliuqiu: An Insanely Detailed Guide to Lambai Island

10 Unmissable Things To Do In Penghu

10 Unmissable Things To Do In Penghu

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8 Jaw-Dropping Ubud Waterfalls You Can’t Miss

8 Jaw-Dropping Ubud Waterfalls You Can’t Miss

How to Get From Taipei to Shifen: An Insider’s Guide

How to Get From Taipei to Shifen: An Insider’s Guide

North Coast Taiwan: A Fulfilling Taipei Day Trip

North Coast Taiwan: A Fulfilling Taipei Day Trip

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Getting From Taichung to Cingjing: The Easiest Routes

Getting From Taichung to Cingjing: The Easiest Routes

Wuji Tianyuan Temple: Taipei’s Best Cherry Blossom Spot

Wuji Tianyuan Temple: Taipei’s Best Cherry Blossom Spot

How to Get From Taipei to Jiufen (Detailed 2021 Guide)

How to Get From Taipei to Jiufen (Detailed 2021 Guide)

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Cherry blossoms in bloom at Hsinchu Park! 💃 ⠀ Cherry blossoms in bloom at Hsinchu Park! 💃 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#cherryblossoms #spring #flowers #taiwan #worldcaptures #popdaily #amazingtaiwan #vscotravel #新竹公園 #麗池公園 #sakura #hsinchucity
Alishan might be the most famous spot to catch the Alishan might be the most famous spot to catch the sunrise in Taiwan, but Hehuanshan is definitely a close contender! 🌄 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀This was taken at an altitude of more than 3000m!!! Pretty incredible, right? 📷 🥰⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀👉 Make sure you dress warmly, though, cause it gets damn cold up there! On my visit, it was -3 degrees!!! ❄️⛄️❄️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀PS: Find out how to get to Cingjing (the main gateway to Hehuanshan) on the blog! Link in bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#hehuanshan #hehuanmountain #nantou #taiwan #mountain #sunrise #sunrisechaser #taiwan_dream #viewtaiwan #beautyoftaiwan #taiwantravelmap #sunriselover #popdaily
Just got horribly lost trying to find this lantern Just got horribly lost trying to find this lantern-strewn alleyway in #hsinchu 🙈, but it was totally worth the effort! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Isn’t this the cutest lane ever? 🥰⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The lanterns are up until 2/28 if you’re in town and want to check them out! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀📍Lane 137, Chengbei Street, North District, Hsinchu City, 300⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#lanterns #poptour #travelyam #amazingtaiwan #taiwantrip #taiwantravel #popdaily #igtaiwan #viewtaiwan #chinesenewyear #北星福德宮
新年快樂, everyone! 🎉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀If you’re celebrating the arrival of the #yearoftheox I hope you get a big, fat 紅包 🧧 tonight! 🤩 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀PS: Here’s a pretty picture of #cingjingfarm for a side dose of wanderlust! 😁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#chinesenewyear #chinesenewyear2021 #yearoftheox2021 #taiwan #chinesenewyeareve
“If you truly love nature, you’ll find beauty “If you truly love nature, you’ll find beauty everywhere.” ~ Vincent Van Gogh.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#yellowleaves #winter #nature #mountains #naturelover #taiwan #nantou #taiwantravel #beautifultaiwan #shotoniphone
Winter strolling. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#nantou #cingjing #cingjingfarm #beautifulplaces #mountains #exploring #taiwantravel #travelyam #wintersun #taiwan
Can’t stop pinching myself! This is by far the M Can’t stop pinching myself! This is by far the MOST beautiful spot to view cherry blossoms in Taiwan, wouldn’t you agree? 🥰⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#taiwan #sakura #cherryblossoms #wantogo #discover_taiwan #taiwantravel #travelyam #popdaily #ig_color #taipeitravel #taipeigram #ig_world_colors #amazingtaiwan #createexplore #shotzdelight #bpintaiwan #taiwan1 #vscotaiwan #taiwan_dream #danshui #天元宮 #台北景點 #poptour #iseetaiwan #wowtoplay
WHOOP!!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Wuling sits at an altitude of 3275m and offers breathtaking views no matter which way you turn. It’s also the highest point in Taiwan accessible by road! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Grateful to call this island home. ❤️🇹🇼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#hehuanshan #nantou #taiwantravel #hehuanmountain #taiwan_destinations #instago #instatravel #mountains #hikingadventures #taiwangram #adventuretaiwan
Fairytale views from Taiwan 💛⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Fairytale views from Taiwan 💛⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#cingjing #nantou #nantoutaiwan #qingjingfarm #sakura #cherryblossom #taiwantravel #theoldengland #theoldenglandmanor #mountain #viewtaiwan #viewgoals #taiwan_dream #amazingtaiwan #popdaily
Cingjing is a really cool place to spend a bit of Cingjing is a really cool place to spend a bit of time away from the city. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The views are absolutely breathtaking, and the 🐑  are super cute (but very greedy 🤣). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀To get here, I had to take Taiwan’s fast train (HSR) to Taichung City and then catch the Nantou bus to Cingjing Farm. The ride took about 2 hours but offered the most beautiful views imaginable! 👉 All on the blog soon! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#nantou #nantoutaiwan #cingjing #cingjingtaiwan #taiwantravel #cingjingfarm #taiwangram #qingjingfarm #taiwan_destinations #taiwan_dream #wantogo #taichungtravels #freshair #sheep #mountains

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