Novel Ways to Experience Taiwan
2025 / January
“Each fictional work paints a vivid portrait of Taiwan in transition, offering a way to get to know our country.” In this month’s Cover Story, we tell you numerous reasons to visit Taiwan. The quote above comes from our article on the fascination of seeking out movie and TV show filming locations. We also look at tourism based on cycling, historical trailways connecting the mountains to the coast, and even medical tourism. We hope that every overseas visitor can find a Taiwan travel experience all their own.
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Where Fiction and Reality Coalesce:
Tours Inspired by Films and TV Series
Have you ever thrust your hand into the Mouth of Truth at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Cosmedin in Rome? Have you knocked on the door of 221B Baker Street in London, or swung down the streets of New York on high heels in imitation of Carrie Bradshaw? As travelers, we take pleasure in followin......
Filmic Tours: Keelung and Beipu
Keelung and Beipu
Are you mesmerized by the magical rendering of Keelung in the animated film Grandma and Her Ghosts (1998)? Does the classical elegance of Chiang A-Hsin Mansion in Beipu, Hsinchu County cast its spell on you while you journey through the 12 episodes of the period drama Gold Leaf (2021)?......
Journey to the Top
—From Taiwan’s Starting Point to its Highest Peak
Geopolitical developments of recent years have put Taiwan in the global spotlight. Many international travelers who have previously visited the famous tourist attractions of Taipei want to come back and explore Southern Taiwan (especially Tainan and Chiayi), to better understand our island’s h......
Healing Travel, Taiwan Style:
People-Centered Medical Tourism
Abusinessman from Hong Kong who was suffering from both Parkinson’s disease and cancer came to Taiwan, and after being treated with a combination of Chinese and Western medicine, is today back on the golf course leading the good life. Meanwhile, Taiwanese doctors treated a Vietnamese girl with......
Joy Rides!
Cycle Touring in Taiwan
Boba, TSMC, Din Tai Fung, night markets…. In addition to these well-known features, Taiwan has another strong suit, although of lower profile. It is likely to exceed your expectations when you experience it for yourself. You may in fact come to see it as a big draw for the country.......
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