Explore These Gems Outside Taipei

#voyagevibes Going out of Taipei, Taiwan still has a lot to offer. There's more of nature attractions, unique activities and whimsical places to visit. My friends and I opted to do a DIY tour outside Taipei. We rode a very adventurous crowded public bus and trains. We visiter Taiwan on a November and even though there's a bit of rain, we still pushed through with our plans. We visited the majestic Shifen Waterfalls. There are lots of viewpoints and food options scattered around the waterfalls. Be sure to bring jackets when visiting as it's cold due to the weather and the splash coming from the falls. Another activity we did was to light sky lanterns along the train tracks. We also ate xiao long bao and noodles here. We then proceeded to go see A-Mei Tea House which inspired the Studio Ghibli film, Spirited Away. The tea house was so pretty. It feels magical with all the lanterns lighted up around the area and on the building. The place is super crowded though, take note. It also doesn't help that it's still drizzling. We tried the peanut ice cream roll here. We were also able to dine in the tea house itself and get tea as it was really very cold. Our ride back to Taipei is a bus which we were able to catch by queueing. It was overall a memorable experience. Will come back again. #tripblazers #taiwan #thingstodo #nature #shifen #jiufen #teahouse