The Secret Flower Sea in Guandu blooms! The Guandu Secret Flower Sea has a variety of flowers, including cosmos, yellow cosmos, large larkspur, and sunflowers, which are like the colors of earth paintings. With the beautiful Guanyin Mountain, Datun Mountain, it is so beautiful that people will be mesmerized! Yellow cosmos is sometimes confused with the yellow-flowering variety of cosmos, but they are different species. Yellow cosmos have smaller petals and are predominantly orange-yellow, with blooms ranging from pale yellow to golden yellow and orange. The bright colors evoke a sense of intense passion, and the flower is often considered a symbol of untamed beauty. Please take the minibus No.21 at Gillian MRT station and get off at Baxian Pumping Station, or rent a YouBike at Gillian MRT station and ride along the bike path along the Keelung River to Baxian Pumping Station.

     If you're planning to visit Taiwan during the summer season, there's a place you shouldn't miss out on - Yang Ming Mountain. Here, you can witness the beautiful hydrangea flowers blooming in a wide range of colors such as blue, white, green, pink, and light purple on the hills. This place is quite popular among tourists in the northern part of Taiwan. Apart from the nature vibes, you can also find cafes and restaurants with stunning views and breathtaking experiences. So, if you're a fan of these flowers, make sure to visit Yangmingshan Kao's Hydrangea Garden and Gaojia Hydrangeas Field during the summer holidays and take some Insta-worthy shots!

During winter, the national flower of Taiwan, the plum blossom, can be spotted in various historical sites like the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Meiling Scenic Area in Tainan, and Shilin Residence Park. With hues ranging from pink to white and emitting a subtle fragrance, it symbolizes resilience and perseverance in the face of hardships. The arrangement of its stamens (one long and two short) represents Sun Yat-sen’s Three Principles of the People, while its five petals symbolize the five branches of the ROC government.

Spring in Taiwan heralds a spectacle of natural beauty and cultural significance, as the island bursts into a vibrant display of cherry blossoms, marking the transition from winter to warmer months. The cherry blossom season typically begins in late January to early February in southern Taiwan, gradually progressing northward and peaking in March and April in central and northern regions. One of the most iconic spots to witness this breathtaking phenomenon is in Yangmingshan National Park, located just north of Taipei, where sprawling cherry blossom trees paint the hillsides in hues of pink and white, creating a picturesque scene that attracts visitors from far and wide. Another popular destination is Alishan, renowned for its majestic mountain vistas and ethereal sea of cherry blossoms that blanket the landscape, offering a serene setting for nature lovers and photographers alike. Additionally, the historic city of Tainan boasts several cherry blossom hotspots, including the famous Anping Tree House and Chimei Museum gardens, where visitors can stroll amidst blooming cherry trees and immerse themselves in the beauty of springtime in Taiwan. Whether exploring urban parks, mountainous landscapes, or cultural sites, the cherry blossom season in Taiwan is a testament to the island's natural splendor and enduring charm, inviting travelers to witness this ephemeral spectacle and create lasting memories amid nature's most exquisite display.

Summer-Early June to Mid-September

Autumn-Mid-September to Mid-December

Winter-Mid-December to Early March

You can check the weather on the Taiwan Central Weather Administration website.

URL: https://www.cwa.gov.tw/V8/E/W/week.html

The park is large but clearly labeled, with a cooking area, a foot bath area, and a vendor's shop. The most popular area is the cooking area, where you can cook not only hot spring eggs, but also corn, peanuts, bamboo shoots, and a variety of other foods, and it's enjoyable to cook your food in the hot spring pool with a bamboo basket. It's suitable for family, friends and couples.

The Paper money denominations are NT$2,000 $1,000 $500 $200 $100.

The Coin denominations are NT$50 $10 $5 $1.

Taipei MRT Map: https://www.travelking.com.tw/eng/tourguide/taipei/taipeimrt/

Bambi Land is situated near Meihua Lake in Yilan. It is a place that cultivates love and dreams while promoting care for the land, animals, and visitors. The friendly staff ensures that everyone who visits experiences a sense of happiness and leaves with a heart full of joy.

The Shilin Residence has an exquisite garden design, with insects and birds chirping and beautiful scenery, making it an excellent place for leisure and recreation. Because of its close proximity to Zhongshan North Road, the residence occupies an excellent geographical location with quick access to the Presidential Palace, and with Fushan Mountain at its back, the residence has an advantageous topography, and thus became the official residence of the late Chiang Kai-shek's President.

Here's the short video of the steps of making pineapple cakes.

https://youtu.be/GXZw-3Rw7MM

Since the opening of the Christmasland in new Taipei City in 2011, it has entered its 13th year in 2023 years. Each year, the event continues to innovate and connect with the international community by inviting the top international light sculpture teams to collaborate and break through the peaks of light sculpture and light shadow art, and through the introduction and integration of new technology into the arts, and by cooperating with famous domestic and foreign enterprises, artists, or schools in the area to enhance the level of the main light and light decoration design, so that the series of related activities are extremely rich in features and international charm.  

The narrow streets of Jiufen's Old Street, which runs gently up the hillside, are home to a wide variety of stores and traditional food, including taro balls, pork dumplings, and deep-dried meatballs, as well as small and cute antiques and souvenirs with Taiwanese characteristics, providing visitors with a wide variety of shopping choices. Travelers can explore the winding alleys of Jiufen and enjoy the beauty of the city from different angles.

Taipei 101 is a skyscraper, a green building, a shopping center, an observation deck, and an icon of Taiwan. Taipei 101 is Taiwan's most famous tourist attraction and landmark building, the largest international shopping center in Taiwan, including world-renowned boutiques, perfumes, restaurants, etc. Taipei 101 is located on the 89th floor Observation Deck, in addition to the annual fireworks after the New Year's Eve countdown. Located on the 89th floor, the Observation Deck offers a unique view of Taipei! In addition, the fireworks display at Taipei 101 after the New Year's Eve countdown is more and more spectacular every year.

Entering the Fisherman's Wharf, you can see the famous "Lover's Bridge" from afar. The 165-meter-long, streamlined, single-side tilted bridge spans across the harbor area in the shape of a white sail, connecting the wooden pallet and the tourist fishing market. In the evening, a large crowd of people can be seen waiting here to catch the beautiful scenery of the setting sun sinking into the sea. When night comes, the white bridge surface becomes even more colorful under the illumination of the lights, which is also one of the must-see night scenes in Tamsui.

There are many famous landmarks and shopping malls in Ximending, such as the IG Rainbow View, the 100-year-old Ximending Red Mansion, the iconic Wannian(萬年) Commercial Building, and the American-style American Street in Ximending. There is also a wide range of cuisines in Ximending, such as Hong Kong-style, Taiwanese, American, drinks and ice creams, cafes, bars, and many more. It is a popular spot for students after school, and is worth a visit for both foreign and Taiwanese tourists.

Linjiang Street Night Market with Hakka culture, in the residential area of Daan District, is one of the few legally licensed night markets in Taipei City, with a history of about 8 years. Nearly 200 stalls of various gourmet snacks have made many Taipei people forget to come back for more, and the nearby office workers have dinner here almost every day, which is both cost-effective and delicious.

This makes it easy to surf with loved ones. 

Raohe Street Night Market is located on Raohe Street between Section 4 of Bade Road and Fuyuan Street in Songshan District, with a total length of 600 meters, and is one of the large-scale tourist night markets in downtown Taipei. One of the main features of the Raohe Street Night Market is that it is famous for its regular traditional performing arts shows. There are countless stalls on both sides of the street and underneath the verandahs, so visitors can enjoy shopping for clothing, daily necessities, food and drink, and entertainment.

The Garden Night Market's history is not as long as other night markets in Taiwan, but it has quickly grown to nearly 400 stalls. In addition to specialty snacks and exotic food, there are also many different kinds of game stalls.