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From piles of shaved ice topped with glistening dollops of succulent fruit and old-style popsicles, to European-style, cream-based options, ice-based desserts come in all shapes and sizes in Taiwan. With temperatures still soaring, despite the official onset of autumn, a bowl of icy goodness works wonders for cooling you down. With the delicious locally sourced fruit in the m...

Located between MRT Beimen and Daqiaotou stations, Dadaocheng is one of Taipei’s best-preserved historic neighborhoods. For more than a century, it has flourished through trade in dried goods, herbal medicine,...

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Few towns in Taiwan are as closely associated with the ocean and with fisheries as Donggang in Pingtung County. The center of the bluefin tuna trade and the gateway to the nearby island of Xiao Liuqiu, it’s home to 45,000 people, whose religious and culinary traditions promise both local and international visitors rich, immersive experiences.

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Beyond the buzz of the big cities and the dramatic landscapes that fill the island’s mountainous interior, there’s a side to Taiwan many visitors never get to experience. The southwest coast blends nature, history, and human efforts to carve out a living, offering entirely different glimpses into the island’s soul.

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Hualien County’s routes 9 and 11 are two of Taiwan’s most iconic roads, presenting coastal travelers with a rich blend of towering marble cliffs, verdant jungle, and endless empty beaches. Taking the time to stop and delve deeper will reveal hidden gorges, bizarre rock formations, and rich marine life.

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