Taiwan Attractions
Bambino Vintage Bikes
Bambino Vintage Bike shop, specialises in customised vintage bikes. The owner Bambino Lee is nice and friendly, he now plans to start renting bikes for those who wish to have a vintage experience in Taipei by bycicle. So by the time you are reading this post, the chances you get a vintage bike to...
Bambino Vintage Bike shop, specialises in customised vintage bikes. The owner Bambino Lee is nice and friendly, he now plans to start renting bikes for those who wish to have a vintage experience in Taipei by bycicle. So by the time you are reading this post, the chances you get a vintage bike to use on your Taiwan travel are high. For those who are interested in purchasing a customized vintage type bike, this really is the place! The owner says, most of the bikes he produce, come with a unique client name. Just visiting this neighborhood is a trip on its own, enjoy!
From Nanjing West Rd, turn right and look for Nanjing West Rd. alley # 69 (just opposite Jiancheng Junior High School)
HUALIEN CULTURAL CREATIVE INDUSTRIES PARK aka A- Zone
Hualien old wine factory has been turned into Cultural Park, boasting craft shops and handmade artifact market, along with restaurants and cafes, this place is must see in Hualien.
Hualien cultural and creative industries park is located in the center of Hualien city. The historic settlemen...
Hualien old wine factory has been turned into Cultural Park, boasting craft shops and handmade artifact market, along with restaurants and cafes, this place is must see in Hualien.
Hualien cultural and creative industries park is located in the center of Hualien city. The historic settlements build in 100 years ago have 3.3 hectares, including 26 old factory warehouses. It will be opened in three years (2012-2015) successively and apply exhibition, performance, dining, featured products, educational lecture, travel information, etc. Expected shape a cultural and creative vitality and contemporary life-style by artistic activities and commercial services. a-zone also is the best tourist region in East.
As the largest creative market in Hualien and the east coast, various markets are set up around the grounds from Wednesday to Sunday for visitors to enjoy, and events are regularly held in the area.
The buildings along the western side of the property previously were warehouses and are now retail spaces for interesting goods such as rare Japanese-style cypress.
The buildings in the centre contain a Live House (previously a packing factory) for live band, concert, and art performances and the Wine Museum (previously a fermentation factory) where visitors can browse creative and historical wine-related goods.
The buildings along the eastern side are primarily exhibition zones.
The grounds contain a Japanese dormitory buildings constructed between 1928 and 1933 for employees of the factories. There are 13 independent cabins built in a traditional Japanese style.
At the front entrance near the circular intersection of Zhongzheng and Zhonghua Roads is a western restaurant with a unique architectural style consisting of a European theme on the ground level and Japanese traditional design and style on the 2ND floor. This building is the oldest in the complex. This is a wonderful place in Hualien city. It was built one hundred years ago, which is a brewery before. It has a big accommodation for guests to visit. In the big accommodation has many historic things , all of them have unique meaning. Outside the accommodation has many big squares. In the center of square has a big stage for someone who want to emerge themselves. I went to this amazing place with my friends , classmates and families on October. We took many pictures and had a good time there.I hope the place can always preserve for everyone from generation to generation. Not only the accommodation and the stage, there are also many famous views are waitings for you to visit in Hualien. Perfect place for parents to take kids there for a leisure walk. On the weekends, there will be street performances, too or a gallery. Local people's favorite cultural spot.
sed. Indoors there are several cafes and restaurants and a number of shops. While outdoors artists sell their hand made crafts. A good place to connect with history, art or just to relax in one of the cafes.
Oh yeah, its a great place to take photos and do people watching, but the old Japanese style buildings are unique and generally its great to capture time in time.
Downtown Hualien "Golden Triangle" next to the old railway pedestrian street
HUALIEN CULTURAL CREATIVE INDUSTRIES PARK aka A- Zone
Hualien old wine factory has been turned into Cultural Park, boasting craft shops and handmade artifact market, along with restaurants and cafes, this place is must see in Hualien.
Hualien cultural and creative industries park is located in the center of Hualien city. The historic settlemen...
Hualien old wine factory has been turned into Cultural Park, boasting craft shops and handmade artifact market, along with restaurants and cafes, this place is must see in Hualien.
Hualien cultural and creative industries park is located in the center of Hualien city. The historic settlements build in 100 years ago have 3.3 hectares, including 26 old factory warehouses. It will be opened in three years (2012-2015) successively and apply exhibition, performance, dining, featured products, educational lecture, travel information, etc. Expected shape a cultural and creative vitality and contemporary life-style by artistic activities and commercial services. a-zone also is the best tourist region in East.
As the largest creative market in Hualien and the east coast, various markets are set up around the grounds from Wednesday to Sunday for visitors to enjoy, and events are regularly held in the area.
The buildings along the western side of the property previously were warehouses and are now retail spaces for interesting goods such as rare Japanese-style cypress.
The buildings in the centre contain a Live House (previously a packing factory) for live band, concert, and art performances and the Wine Museum (previously a fermentation factory) where visitors can browse creative and historical wine-related goods.
The buildings along the eastern side are primarily exhibition zones.
The grounds contain a Japanese dormitory buildings constructed between 1928 and 1933 for employees of the factories. There are 13 independent cabins built in a traditional Japanese style.
At the front entrance near the circular intersection of Zhongzheng and Zhonghua Roads is a western restaurant with a unique architectural style consisting of a European theme on the ground level and Japanese traditional design and style on the 2ND floor. This building is the oldest in the complex. This is a wonderful place in Hualien city. It was built one hundred years ago, which is a brewery before. It has a big accommodation for guests to visit. In the big accommodation has many historic things , all of them have unique meaning. Outside the accommodation has many big squares. In the center of square has a big stage for someone who want to emerge themselves. I went to this amazing place with my friends , classmates and families on October. We took many pictures and had a good time there.I hope the place can always preserve for everyone from generation to generation. Not only the accommodation and the stage, there are also many famous views are waitings for you to visit in Hualien. Perfect place for parents to take kids there for a leisure walk. On the weekends, there will be street performances, too or a gallery. Local people's favorite cultural spot.
sed. Indoors there are several cafes and restaurants and a number of shops. While outdoors artists sell their hand made crafts. A good place to connect with history, art or just to relax in one of the cafes.
Oh yeah, its a great place to take photos and do people watching, but the old Japanese style buildings are unique and generally its great to capture time in time.
Downtown Hualien "Golden Triangle" next to the old railway pedestrian street
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Tainan City Walking Tour
Walk the city- This is a great advice for any new to a city, but it is especially important for Tainan City. Tainan City has more awe-inspiring attractions than maybe any other city in Taiwan. There are no words to describe sites like the oldest city in Taiwan, but we want you to come away from your visit to Tainan having also experienced it’s rich culture, mouth-watering cuisine, and wonderful people.
Meeting Point: National Museum of Taiwan Literature (No.1, Zhongzheng Rd.) http://goo.gl/maps/lv0Jz
Duration: 07:00-15:00, 08:00-16:00, 09:00-17:00
...Read moreWalk the city- This is a great advice for any new to a city, but it is especially important for Tainan City. Tainan City has more awe-inspiring attractions than maybe any other city in Taiwan. There are no words to describe sites like the oldest city in Taiwan, but we want you to come away from your visit to Tainan having also experienced it’s rich culture, mouth-watering cuisine, and wonderful people.
Meeting Point: National Museum of Taiwan Literature (No.1, Zhongzheng Rd.) http://goo.gl/maps/lv0Jz
Duration: 07:00-15:00, 08:00-16:00, 09:00-17:00
Highlight:
1. Chihkan Tower (★★★ Michelin Green Guide): Chihkan Tower was built by the Dutch for defense in 1653. The most extraordinary historic objects are the stone turtle tablets,the inscriptions are in parallel Chinese and Manchu.
2. Grand Mazu Temple (★★★ Michelin Green Guide): It was the first official Mazu Temple built and the only one ever listed historically in the official record of rites.
3. Sacrificial Rites Martial Temple(★★★ Michelin Green Guide): This temple, along with the Confucius Temple, is known as one of the oldest and best-preserved temples in Taiwan. the 66-meter length and the deep rose-coloured wall and the tablets “Da Zhang Fu” are the most well-known treasures.
4. Confucius Temple (★★★ Michelin Green Guide): The first Confucius Temple in Taiwan, built as the highest academy by Koxinga during Ming Dynasty.
5. Wei Jun-bang Sculpture Studio, Wu Wan-Chun Incense House, Kuang Tsai Embroidery Shop…: Century-old shop
6. National Museum of Taiwan Literature, Old Tainan Police Station, Land Bank of Taiwan: Architecture during Japanese occupation period.
7. Fujhong Street: It features authentic Tainan street food and lots of design shops.
Inclusions:
1. Entrance fee (Chihkan Tower)
2. Professional guide
Exclusions:
1. Hotel pick-up and drop off
2. Personal expense
3. Meals and drinks
Notes:
1. We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or mobility impairments on this tour.
2. Clients must arrive at the designated meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time. Late arrivals will not be able to catch up with the group and no refunds will be given for those who arrive after departure time.
3. The itinerary is subject to change due to availability and your preferences.
Things to Bring:
1. Since we will walk for a couple of hours, please bring a bottle of water.
2. While the area is very flat please make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
3. If rain is in the forecast we recommend that you bring an umbrella as we will be outside for most of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 3 weeks prior to the scheduled tour date are fully refundable. Tours run regardless of weather conditions.

Houbi Bike Tour
Introduction: The Houbi District of Greater Tainan is a plain farm village located at the northeast of Tainan. Due to the remarkable geographical features like fine weather, soil and water, Houbi District was gifted to the best place to grow rice and other agricultural products. let’s stumble upon BEUTIC, providing a leisurely bike tour through rural Houbi district, where is one of the famous rice plantation area in Taiwan.
Meeting Point: Tainan Railway Station (Information Center)
Duration:14:50-21:20 / 12:50-21:20
...Read moreIntroduction: The Houbi District of Greater Tainan is a plain farm village located at the northeast of Tainan. Due to the remarkable geographical features like fine weather, soil and water, Houbi District was gifted to the best place to grow rice and other agricultural products. let’s stumble upon BEUTIC, providing a leisurely bike tour through rural Houbi district, where is one of the famous rice plantation area in Taiwan.
Meeting Point: Tainan Railway Station (Information Center)
Duration:14:50-21:20 / 12:50-21:20
Highlight:
1. Togo Rural Village Art Museum: It feature exterior artwork of local Togo people , traditional rural equipment and stuff in a grand Togo rural village.
2. Siaonamai bike path: a cozy bike path in the slow-living village.
3. Jinliao Catholic Church: Located in the middle of the rice field, the, the Roman Catholic church was designed by Pritzker Architect Gottfried Bohm, and it took six years to construct since 1955.
4. Jinliao and Togo old street and traditional Fujian houses.
5. Yufeng and Jhumen Green Tunnel
Inclusions:
1. Train ticket
2. Professional guide
3. bike rental
Exclusions:
1. Hotel pick-up and drop off
2. Personal expense
3. Meals and drinks
Notes:
1. We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or mobility impairments on this tour.
2. Clients must arrive at the designated meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time. Late arrivals will not be able to catch up with the group and no refunds will be given for those who arrive after departure time.
3. The itinerary is subject to change due to availability and your preferences.
Things to Bring:
1. Since we will walk for a couple of hours, please bring a bottle of water.
2. While the area is very flat please make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
3. If rain is in the forecast we recommend that you bring an umbrella as we will be outside for most of the tour.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 3 weeks prior to the scheduled tour date are fully refundable. Tours run regardless of weather conditions.

Mountain and Lake day tour
A day trip cycling out and about Hualien, explore mountain and lake. Possible swimming option and short hike. Ride along rivers and maybe get to see some wild animals. A total of 4-5 hors riding time, this day trip is ideal and easy way to see some of Hualien's beauty. Optionally we can transfer back from the lake area using the railroad, so its pretty flexible. To form a group, we need minimum 2 people. For more details please do get in touch.
what to bring:
- hat
- rain coat
- sun glases
- sun lotion
- swimming gear
- small towel
...Read moreA day trip cycling out and about Hualien, explore mountain and lake. Possible swimming option and short hike. Ride along rivers and maybe get to see some wild animals. A total of 4-5 hors riding time, this day trip is ideal and easy way to see some of Hualien's beauty. Optionally we can transfer back from the lake area using the railroad, so its pretty flexible. To form a group, we need minimum 2 people. For more details please do get in touch.
what to bring:
- hat
- rain coat
- sun glases
- sun lotion
- swimming gear
- small towel
- and plenty of good mood





