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Taiwan, Tips & Inspo · May 5, 2019

How to Get to Penghu: The Best Transport Methods

Wondering how to get to Penghu? This quick guide sets out the easiest ways to get to Penghu, plus pro tips to reach the islands faster and hassle-free. Penghu (澎湖) is the collective name for nearly 90 islands and islets…

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Asia, Beach Guides · October 24, 2018

13 Best Islands in Asia You Cannot Miss

Planning an island vacay in Asia? Or wondering what are the best islands in Asia? Well then, you’re in luck. This guide highlights the best islands in Asia worthy of being added to any island lover’s destination hit-list. Whether you…

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The Xianfo Buddha Temple is a spectacular Buddhist The Xianfo Buddha Temple is a spectacular Buddhist temple sporting sprawling grounds lined with thick forest, cute temples, and a massive courtyard where you’ll find a whopping 500 stone Ahrats (a perfected person). Each statue is completely unique, with different facial expressions and attire. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I’m completely in awe of this tranquil place and so grateful I got to share the experience with one of my dearest friends. A big shout out to you, Maruf, for tackling this epic day trip with me! 🙌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀📍 禪機山仙佛寺 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#taichungtravels #taiwanhiddengems #taiwangram ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#igerstaiwan #amazingtaiwan #taiwan_dream #nantoutravel #travelyam #poptour #nantouattractions #temples #nantougoodie #daytrips #taiwantravel #taiwan_tourism #taiwan_wheretogo #mytinyatlas #beautifulplacestogo
The Bai Yang Temple of Heaven is a real hidden gem The Bai Yang Temple of Heaven is a real hidden gem in Taiwan! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀This gorgeous temple stands 54m tall, surpassing China’s Temple of Heaven by 16m, and is almost entirely constructed from copper. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The temple is simply breathtaking inside and out and a worthy stop if you’re exploring the outskirts of #taichung.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀📍 金陵山天壇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Opening hours:  9:00am - 16:30pm⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Remember to take off your shoes before entering the temple. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#templeofheaven #taiwantravel #beautifultaiwan #hiddengems #taichungtravels #taiwantemple #金陵山天壇 #photooftheday #temple #wowtoplay #bpintaiwan #viewtaiwan #popdaily #tw_wheretogo #taiwan_tourism #beautifulplaces #白陽聖廟 #一貫道祖師紀念館 #金陵山宗教藝術園區 #taichungattractions
Completely blown away by this incredible Japanese Completely blown away by this incredible Japanese temple in the far-flung corners of Taichung. 🥰. 📍 禪機山仙佛寺  #taichung #templephotography #lotusflower #taichungtravels #taiwantemple #wowtoplay #beautifultaiwan #view_taiwan #taiwangram #taiwanview #taichungtrip #nantou #poptour台中 #bpintaiwan #travelyam #nantoutravel #taiwan_dream #台灣 #台灣景點  #南投景點 #仙佛寺 #禪機山仙佛寺  #網美景點
Now that Taiwan’s cherry blossom season has draw Now that Taiwan’s cherry blossom season has drawn to an end, it’s time to visit one of the island’s most extraordinary landscapes - Laomei Green Reef! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀This gorgeous reef is located on Taiwan’s North Coast, and for a few fleeting weeks you’ll get to see it covered entirely in vibrant green algae! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Don't forget to check the tide schedule as you can only see the reef during low tide! For more tips, head to the blog (link in bio). 🙌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#laomeigreenreef #laomei #laomeicoast #newtaipeicity #beautifuldestinations #beautifultaiwan #taiwannature #rockformation #discovertaiwan
Colorful Taipei 🌈😍⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#taipei #ximending #colorfulplaces #taiwantravels #discovertaiwan #colormakesmehappy
Ximending is such a fantastic place to visit in Ta Ximending is such a fantastic place to visit in Taipei. Dozens of alleys jolt off from this massive shopping district filled with quirky cafes and some of the best #streetart in Taiwan.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#streetartdaily #streetartistry #streetartworldwide #streetartaddicted #colorfulplaces #ximending #colorfulart #taipeistreetart #ximen
Visiting Cingjing Farm is so lovely this time of y Visiting Cingjing Farm is so lovely this time of year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀PS: If you’re wondering what to do in Cingjing, check out my new post, which covers ABSOLUTELY everything you need to plan an epic Qingjing itinerary. Link in bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀#qingjingfarm #taiwantravel #beautifultaiwan #iseetaiwan #discover_taiwan #view_taiwan
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

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