Rukai Culinary Creations, located in Wutai Township of Pingtung County, has been actively promoting aboriginal tourism packages. Besides offering a tribally-inspired menu, Rukai Culinary Creations also participates in a “SABAU! Tribal Cooking School” program launched by Shenshan Tribe. This culinary school collaboration model helps birthed many delightfully creative fares – each one of them reverently served in a non-restaurant dining hall. The collaboration has been well-received by gourmands a

Jezreel Inn is a backpackers' hostel with thoughtful accommodations to make the journeying experience much comfortable: free Wi-Fi, advanced taxicab, luggage storage and tour guide service. The inn is noted for its understated, minimalist North European details, the interior space is clean and bright, with a spacious lounge for travelers meet and mingle with new and returning guests. The inn is conveniently located by the business district in Shinkuchan of Kaohsiung City. It’s less than a minute

Yasure Taro Treats, located in Jiaxian District of Kaohsiung City, is a historic confectionery. The second-generation proprietors make and market their products independently to ensure utmost merch and service quality. Locally-grown taro is used extensively to make Yasure’s delicious treats, which are made following a rigorous SOP to ensure food safety and quality. The pastries contain no additives whatsoever. Tourists to Jiaxian can go home sated with the beautiful scenery, great food and topno

Coconut Camping sits on the border of Liugui and Meinong. It’s only a stone’s throw away from Taiwan’s oldest and still in-service Zhuzimen Power Plant, and Hsinwei Forest Park – lauded by netizens for its romantic mahogany trail. The Park houses 34 campsites on the grass. They are: 10 campsites in zone A, 13 campsites in zone B, and 11 campsites in zone C. Relaxation seekers are welcome to lap up the pastoral vista of Coconut Camping’s forest-front property.

Dongmen Ice Shop is situated in Meinong District of Kaohsiung City. Dongmen Ice Shop doubles as a parlor selling “old time flavor” ice treats and tofu pudding, and as a sundry store in the community with nearly 60 years of business history. “Shaved Ice with Banana Oil” is its staple product.

Established in 1979, Kaohsiung Wild Bird Society is committed to “bird watching, ornithology studies and conservation.” It’s a vehicle for drawing people to nature, getting them to experience the area’s rustic beauty and understand the importance of nature conservation through a thoughtful setup of bird watching, workshops, campus lectures, onsite advocacy programs, eco-tours and publications. The society also monitors and documents the activities in specific habitats. The data gathered is used

"The innkeeper of Chuan Ya Ju Homestay established the B&B to pay homage to his late father. It’s an estate that touts the lushness of nature and the warmth of a home, where travelers can rewind and decompress to put the world on hold and luxuriate in the natural landscape. The innkeeper also incorporates art into the homestay experience by including an arts and crafts workshop, treating tourists to DIY herbal tea and aromatherapy courses, a class on the gems of Hakka culture, a taste test of se

Little Forest Café, located in Shanlin District of Kaohsiung City, began as a nonprofit organization and later transitioned to a community business entity. The café connects local farmers and cultural workers in the same geographic region, to develop creatively-baked goodies. It works closely with local farmers organization to support community revitalization, and creates farm village tour itineraries that incorporates experience economy.

Sweet Honey, located in Yanchao District of Kaohsiung, was set up in 2011. It’s an offshoot brand created by the third-generation beekeepers that aspires after “Sustainable development for the biology and ecology of honeybees.” Sweet Honey sells a variety of honey products, including: longan honey, multifloral honey, Chinese tallow honey, honey vinegar, royal jelly and more. The honey products are packaged in containers of various sizes to give customers more purchase options.

Go Home Homestay is a private mansion situated in a central location in Yancheng District, a gourmands’ destination of numerous street eats, desserts and exotic cuisines. The butler would also offer a locals’ favorite list of restaurants to the adventurous travelers. The white mansion is a stately, Greek-style building, with a nautically-themed décor. The interior walls feature 3D murals painted by local artisans. Each floor features a different mural and architectural element. The veranda on th

Encore Café is a home bakery serving artisan coffees and handcrafted desserts. In a move to acknowledge the gift of the land, the baker creates cakes made of home-grown rice to support local smallholders.

Kaohsiung International Bike Tourism Promotion Association is the first organization in Taiwan to combine “cycling,” “the international community” and “tourism” in its organization vision. Folks at the Association hope to continue promoting their vision, and help fellow cyclists engage in more international exchange activities through its program and training platforms, so that they can reach out to fellow cyclists across the world with assurance and hope, thus expanding their international hori