Long Stay Activities in Taiwan
2024 / February
Taiwan is well known internationally for its mountain and ocean scenery, its healthcare system, and its convenient transportation. It is also a center for the study of Mandarin Chinese. It attracts travelers from around the globe to come for stays of several weeks or more. Our Cover Story this month looks at four reasons why travelers should come for long stays in Taiwan: surfing, mountain hiking, healthcare, and language study.
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Featured Story
Wind, Waves, and Wonder
—Surfing in Taiwan
For people from Europe, North America, Japan, and Korea, where winters are cold, it’s a real luxury to be able to surf in warmer climes. People can come to Taiwan and surf year-round, with warm seas, diverse and delicious food, and the friendliness of the Taiwanese people all being normal part......
Island of Astonishing Mountains
—Why International Travelers Come to Taiwan
Many foreigners who have lived in Taiwan for a long time have come to love the mountains here. What is so special about Taiwan’s mountains that captivates their hearts?......
A New Trend in Medical Tourism
—Healthcare and Health Maintenance in Taiwan
Hospitals in Taiwan possess high-end medical technology and equipment, and Taiwan is a world leader in certain specialties, including liver transplantation and reproductive medicine. Institutions here provide very cost-effective healthcare services and have a competitive advantage against the ......
Learning Huayu in Taiwan
—A Journey of Boundless Possibilities
Lukas Engström is a Swedish national based in Taiwan. Shortly after he started to learn Mandarin Chinese here, he visited a soft drinks bar to buy a cup of pearl milk tea. While in the queue, he kept repeating to himself the Chinese phrases he had to say to the staff. When at last he gave the ......