Attractions & nature
Mountains, temples, hot springs (onsen) and day trips.
Hot Springs in Taiwan
Taiwan sits on a volcanic line and has excellent hot springs — from Beitou near Taipei to Jiaoxi and Guanziling. Where to soak, what it costs, and the etiquette rules.
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Nature and Reserves in Taiwan
Two-thirds of Taiwan is mountains. A guide to the island's nature — Taroko Park, the Alishan forest, Sun Moon Lake, Yushan peak, and the east coast. What's open, what to see, and how to get there.
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Jiufen and the North Coast: A Day Trip from Taipei
Jiufen, Pingxi, and Yehliu — the classic trio of attractions north of Taipei. The tea town with red lanterns, paper lanterns, and wind-sculpted rocks. How to do this day right.
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Top Attractions in Taiwan
What you have to see in Taiwan — from Taipei 101 and Longshan Temple to the Taroko cliffs, Sun Moon Lake, and Jiufen. A survey of the island's leading sights, and where to go deeper on each.
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