Where to Stay in Sun Moon Lake: Best Areas & Hotels
Shuishe or Ita Thao? Discover the best areas to stay in Sun Moon Lake, compare 16 hotels, and avoid location mistakes that could spoil your visit.
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Sun Moon Lake Itinerary: How to Spend 1 or 2 Days at Taiwan’s Famous Lake
Not every Sun Moon Lake stop is worth squeezing in, and here’s my 1–2 day itinerary for cycling, ferries, Ita Thao and Wenwu Temple, plus what I’d leave out next time.
Where to Stay in Alishan: The Best Areas and Hotels for a Smooth Visit
Find the best places to stay in Alishan, from forest hotels near the sunrise train to tea-country B&Bs in Shizhuo, Fenqihu and Chiayi.
Alishan Itinerary: How to Plan 1 or 2 Days in Taiwan’s Most Famous Mountain Region
How to plan a 1- or 2-day Alishan itinerary with my firsthand route, 2026 train and bus advice, sunrise logistics, forest trails, Shizhuo tea country and local tips.
4 Day Trips from Taipei I’d Choose Again
After exploring northern Taiwan from Taipei, these are the four day trips I’d choose again, with practical advice on Jiufen, Beitou, Tamsui and Maokong.
Best Tours in Taipei to Make Sense of the City
I compared five of the best tours in Taipei, from food and e-bike tours to private city tours, with honest advice on who each one suits.
How to Book Taiwan Train Tickets: HSR, TRA, EasyCard & Passes
How to book Taiwan train tickets as a foreign visitor, including HSR, TRA, EasyCard, booking windows, tourist discounts and rail passes.
How to Pay in China as a Tourist: Alipay, WeChat Pay, Cards and Cash
I used Alipay and WeChat Pay throughout China; learn how foreign travelers can link international cards, pay by QR code, avoid common failures and keep reliable backups.
Where to Stay in Tashkent: Best Areas for First-Time Visitors, Local Atmosphere, and Every Budget
I stayed at Ichan Qal’a and my team tried Mirzo Boutique—discover what Tashkent’s neighborhoods really offer, from local atmosphere to hotel comfort and metro access.
Where to Stay in Taipei: The 5 Areas I Would Consider Again
I stayed at inhouse Hotel in Ximending and citizenM North Gate, and compare Taipei’s five best areas by atmosphere, MRT access and hotels worth booking.