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A 2023 Guide to Taroko Gorge and National Park

December 1, 2023January 25, 2023

Taroko Gorge, named after the Truku or Taroko aboriginal tribe, is one of Taiwan’s premier scenic attractions. Few visit without being blown away by its sheer magnificence and raw natural beauty. It is the star attraction of Hualien, Taiwan’s largest county (see my Hualien guide and other places to visit in Hualien), on the wild …

Visiting Taipei & Taiwan in January 2023

September 22, 2023January 10, 2023

King's Resort Hot Spring in Miaoli, Taiwan in January

Note that as of October 13, 2022, Taiwan is totally open to tourists! The only rule left is that you can’t stay in a shared room (like hostel dorm) or private room with shared bathroom for your first 8 nights in Taiwan. January is one of the least popular months of the year to visit …