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ADVENTURES with the MOTHER-IN-LAW

BEIPU XIULUAN PARK (北埔秀巒公園)

May 2, 2026March 9, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

This short walk on the edge of the historic Hakka town of Beipu has a good view of Mount Egongji and is a beautiful place to catch the sunset. The walk alone isn’t reason enough to visit Beipu by but, if combined with a wander around the town and stops to enjoy leicha, it can be part of a wonderful day trip.

北埔秀巒公園

May 2, 2026March 9, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / Leave a comment

這條步道沿著客家古城北埔的邊緣而行,可以欣賞鵝公髻山的美景,也是觀賞日落的絕佳地點。單純為了健行而專程前來,理由或許稍嫌不足,但若能搭配漫步老街、品嚐擂茶,便能成為美好一日遊的亮點。

GUANXI (關西)

January 10, 2026January 11, 2026 / taiwantrailsandtales / 2 Comments

Guanxi is one of several sleepy Hakka towns dotted along the border of Taoyuan and Hsinchu. It's a wonderful place for a gentle day of exploring history, culture, coffee shops, and traditional culinary delights.

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Some Moltrecht’s tree frogs being cute. Last year, when I had a chunk of free time and a T-pass, I went on a mission to see how far the 北北基桃 (Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung and Taoyuan) pass would take me and ended up exploring a few spots in Taoyuan’s mountainous Fuxing District that I hadn’t previously been to, among them, Xiaowulai and the hot spring village of Luofu. Yes, it’s a long way, but if you pack a swimming costume, this is a full day out. Guess where.

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