Lover's Tower, which is about a ten hike through the woods from Lover's Lake. It is one of the best spots to enjoy the scenery on Taiwan's Northern Coast. It is definitely a must-visit on your next trip to Keelung. 

This blog is about the Lover's Tower in Keelung. For more information about Lover's Tower at Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf, click here. 
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​Background:
The name "Lovers Lake" comes from the fact that there are actually two lakes, one larger and one smaller, so they are like a couple in love.
The sandstone that forms the area was created between 10 and 20 million years ago and was pushed out of the sea along with northern Taiwan thousands of years ago. 
In the past, the area was run by a private company, which went out of business. Recently the Keelung City government has taken over control and has installed a trail that circles the lake.
There is also a suspension bridge, windmill, and stone tower overlooking the lake.
Nearby you can hike to Dawulun Fort or Eagle Rock which provides great views of the north coast.
Currently, the lake is popular with hikers and Instagrammers, as well as wedding photographers. On the weekends it can get quite busy and parking can be hard to find.

Hours:
24/7
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Price:
Free

Tours:
​You can book a tour to Lover's Tower on KKday here. 

Activities:
Don't forget that there are many activities available along Taiwan's Northern Coast such as Yachting, Fishing, Surfing, SUP / Paddle Boarding, Diving, Snorkeling Kayaking, Canoeing, Water Biking,  River Tracing / Canyoneering, Glamping, Motorcycling, Motorbike Tour, Shen'ao Rail Bike, Night Fishing, Instagram Tour, Metaverse VR experience, Seaside Picnic, and more on Tripadvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. 

Hotels in Keelung:
We recommend Just Live Inn-Keelung and Yung Feng Hotel, which are two great quality hotels for a reasonable price in Keelung's City Center.
You can book Just Live Inn-Keelung on Booking.com here, Agoda here, Klook here, Hotels.com here, Trip.com here, or Kayak here. 
You can book Yung Feng Hotel on Booking.com here, Agoda here, Hotels.com here, Trip.com here, Klook here, or Kayak here,

How to get there:
By car/scooter: Take Provincial highway northwest out of Keelung, and take a right on Jijin First Road toward Keelung Chang Kung Hospital. The Lover's Lake parking lot is at the top of the hill before the road turns into one lane. There is limited parking, and you may have to park further away. The trail is not wheelchair or stroller friendly.
However, there is always plenty of scooter parking. 
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
Looking for scooter rental in northern Taiwan? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a cycling tour on TripAdvisor here. 
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. 
By Bus: Unfortunately, there are no buses that directly get there, so you will have to walk from Provincial Highway 2, or take a taxi. You can purchase a discount easy card to use on the MRT and buses from Klook here or KKday here. ​You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here. 

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Wanli Beach (aka Feitsuiwan, Emerald Bay, or Green Bay) is a popular beach along the northern Coast. Paragliding is the most popular activity at this beach but people also swim and surf here too. Nearby you can also check out the UFO house village. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Taiwan's Northern Coast. 

Background:
At the time during martial law, Wanli Beach (Feitsui Bay) was one of the few places where American servicemen could enjoy a beach vacation, as most beaches were closed off at the time. The UFO house village was created in the 1970s by a Taiwan construction company. These UFO houses had these servicemen in mind. However, a slowing economy and the severing of official diplomatic ties with the USA prevented the area from taking off, and the UFO resort town fell into decay.
For a more complete historical background on this area, check out this blog by Josh Ellis. 

Common Courtesy When Visiting:

• Some of the houses are not abandoned and still have people living in them. Do not walk near these houses, try to walk in, or invade these people's privacy in any other way.
• Do not disturb the houses and items at the scene. Leave everything the way you found it. The most important rule of urban exploration is that you take only pictures and leave nothing but footsteps. 

Hours:
24/7

Price:
Free

Activities:
You can book a SUP / Paddle Board experience at Feitsui Bay on KKday here. 

Tours:
You can book a tour to Taiwan's North Coast on TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here.
​You can book a Private Laomei Green Reef Day Tour from Taipei on TripAdvisor here or KKday here. 

Hotels on Taiwan's Northern Coast:
We recommend Fullon Hotel which has locations in Tamsui and Fulong near the beach (book on Booking.com here, Agoda here, or Kayak here). 
We have also stayed at and recommend Hai Xia Your Home which is right in front of Fulong Beach (book on Booking.com here, Agoda here, or Kayak here). 
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.

How to get there:
​By Bus: There are many buses that pass the area. You'll want to get off at Green Bay (翡翠灣). You can purchase a discount easy card to use on the MRT and buses from Klook here or KKday here. ​You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here. 
By Car/Scooter: Take Provincial Highway 2 west out of Keelung, and keep going until you reach the Howard Green Bay Resort. If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
Looking for scooter rental in northern Taiwan? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a cycling tour on TripAdvisor here. 
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. ​

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The Luce Memorial Chapel in Tunghai University, Taichung has a unique shape that has made it the icon of Taichung City. It is the central landmark of Tunghai University, completed in 1962 in honor of Rev. Henry Luce. Now it is one of Taichung City's most popular tourist attractions. 

Background:
The Luce Memorial Chapel was built in 1962 at Tunghai University (THU), in honor of Rev. Henry W. Luce. Tunghai University was founded with the ideals of Christianity and holistic education. Not long after the university's founding in 1955, the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia decided that because the university was so far away from central Taichung Dadu Mountain, they needed a church to make it more convenient for students and faculty to worship. The chapel does not belong to a particular denomination but is considered a protestant church. 
The Chapel is dedicated to Reverend Henry W. Luce, who was a Presbyterian missionary in China from roughly 1897-1935, and father of Henry Luce, an American magazine magnate who founded Time, Life, Fortune, and Sports Illustrated. Mr. Luce was born in China while is father was a missionary, and later moved to the United States as a young boy. He played a role in creating a good public image of Chiang Kai-shek and Song Mei-ling helping mold American foreign policy toward Taiwan. He helped to sponsor the chapel's construction in honor of his father. 
The chapel is built on a hexagonal base and has a unique curved reinforced concrete roof, known as a conid structure, and is 19.2 meters tall. The building is also said to be influenced by the Yale University Art Gallery. Originally the building was planned to be made from wood but concrete was later chosen as more durable for Taiwan's environment. The architects were I.M. Pei and Chi-kuan Chen. I.M. Pei designed the glass pyramid at the Louvre in Paris. 
In 2023, the chapel underwent renovations which were expected to be completed on November 2nd, 2023. ​
The chapel is a popular tourist stop, especially on weekends. ​

​Hours:
Around 4 PM until 2 AM, every day.
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Tours:
You can book a tour of Luce Chapel on KKday here. 

There are many tours of Taichung available on KKday here or Klook here, such as an Instagram Day Tour, Historic Downtown and Sun Cake DIY Experience, Taichung Railway Station Walking Tour, Local Market Biking Tour, Aboriginal Food Tour, and much more on KKday here or Klook here. 

Hotels in Taichung:
Most of the accommodation you will find is near the city center.  If you will only visit downtown, you can consider a day trip from Taipei.
We have stayed at and recommend the Norway Forest Travel Hotel, a convenient hotel right in front of Taichung Station (you can book on Booking.com here, Agoda here, or compare prices on Kayak here), and Sin Fu Business Hotel which is also a great value for the money and great quality in downtown Taichung (you can book on Agoda here or compare prices on Kayak here). 
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.

How to get there:
By Car/ Scooter: From Central Taichung. take Taiwan Avenue (Provincial Highway 12) East until you get up the hill to the entrance of Tunghai University. There is limited scooter parking on the side of the road and some paid car parking nearby. 
Looking for scooter rental in Taichung? Check out Klook here or KKday here to search for options.
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. ​You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
By Bus: From Taichung station, you can take bus 324 to Tunghai University. You can also book a Taichung sightseeing bus on KKday here. 
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a Market Biking Tour in Taichung on Klook here.  ​
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. 

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Lehua Night Market in Yonghe District of New Taipei City is busy and vibrant. It may be the most crowded night market in Taipei, serving residents of both Zhonghe and Yonghe. It also has some of the cheapest prices. Popular foods here include rice cakes, shrimp soup, oyster omelets, and shaved ice. It is definitely worth a stop if you are in the area.

Background:
Lehua Night Market had its beginnings in 1970, after a few stalls had started in front of the Lehua Theater, which is now the Cashbox Party World KTV (錢櫃KTV). In the early days of the 1980s, the night market only stretched from Yongping Road to Baofu Road in an L shape. In 1998, the orange line of the Taipei MRT opened, with Dingxi Station very close to the night market, and from then on the night market continued to expand to its current size. The night market closed for a short time in 2021 during the pandemic.
Delicacies here include rice cakes, shrimp soup, oyster omelet, and shaved ice. Besides food, there are also many clothing and accessory shops here. 
Currently, the night market is the most crowded and popular shopping area in the Zhonghe / Yonghe area and is especially crowded on weekends. ​

​Hours:
Every day from 4 PM to 12 PM.

Price:
Free

Tours:
You can book a Michelin food tour of Night Markets in Taipei and nearby locations on Klook here.

Hotels in Taipei:
We have stayed at and recommend the Yuanshan Grand Hotel, once the tallest building in Taiwan and still the most grand (book on Booking.com here, Agoda here, or Kayak here). 
We also recommend Fullon Hotel which has locations in Tamsui and Fulong near the beach (book on Booking.com here, Agoda here, or Kayak here). 
Budget Hotels: We have stayed at and also recommend Fu Chang Hotel in Ximending, which is within walking distance of Ximending shopping district (book on Booking.com here, Agoda here, or Kayak here). We have also stayed at and recommend Hai Xia Your Home which is right in front of Fulong Beach (book on Booking.com here, Agoda here, or Kayak here). 
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.

How to get there:
By MRT: The night market is near Dingxi or Yongan Market MRT stations on the orange line. You can book an MRT travel pass on Klook here.
By Scooter: From central Taipei, take Chongqing South Road south until you reach the bridge over to Yonghe, then keep going straight until you reach Daxin Road. The night market is on your right. There is limited parking on the side of the road. Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
By Car: From central Taipei, take Chongqing South Road south until you reach the bridge over to Yonghe, then keep going straight until you reach Daxin Road. The night market is on your right. There are some paid parking garages around the night market. If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. 
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. 

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The immigration application process can often feel like a daunting journey, fraught with complex procedures, strict requirements, and a labyrinth of legal jargon. However, with the right guidance and a clear understanding of the steps involved, navigating this intricate voyage becomes not only achievable but also more manageable. This document aims to guide you through the immigration application process, providing valuable insights into each stage, from initial preparation to the final submission of your case. We will walk you through the necessary paperwork, highlight crucial deadlines, and offer strategic advice to enhance your chances of success. Our purpose is to demystify the process, empowering you to tackle your immigration application with confidence and assurance.

​Study and Comprehend Immigration Laws and Visa Categories 

These two steps provide the foundation for your immigration journey. Research and learn about the immigration policies, requirements, and eligibility criteria. You can find this information on government websites, official portals of embassies or consulates of your desired country, or by consulting with an immigration lawyer. Whether you need Singapore's top immigration consultants or expert advice for Australian immigration, ensure that you gather all the necessary information before making any decisions. Once you have a solid understanding of the laws, explore different visa categories and select the one that best suits your needs.
 
Gather and Validate Required Documents 

Acquire all the necessary documents, such as passports, educational certificates, and work experience letters, ensuring they are up-to-date and valid for the application. Some documents may require additional steps, such as notarization or translation, so be sure to plan accordingly and give yourself enough time to complete these tasks. Keep all your documents organized and make copies for backup purposes.
 
Complete the Application Form and Pay the Associated Fees 

Carefully fill out the application form, ensuring accuracy to avoid potential delays or rejections. After filling out the form, pay the necessary application fees promptly. Keep in mind that fees may vary depending on the visa category and country of application. Furthermore, some countries may require additional fees for specific services, such as biometric data collection. Most application fees are non-refundable, so be sure to double-check all information before submitting the payment.
 
Attend Mandatory Appointments 
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Attend any required interviews or medical examinations as instructed by the immigration authorities. These appointments are crucial in moving your application forward. Failure to attend may result in delays or even rejection of your case. Most countries also require biometric data collection as part of the application process, so be sure to schedule and attend these appointments. In some cases, interviews and examinations may be waived for certain visa categories.

Wait for the Decision and Respond to Any Requests for Further Information 
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After submission, wait patiently for the decision. If additional information is requested, respond promptly and accurately to facilitate the decision-making process. Be sure to monitor your email or other communication channels for updates and respond promptly to any requests. For a smoother process, keep all your documents and records organized and easily accessible. Most importantly, remain patient and positive throughout the process.
 
 
In conclusion, navigating the immigration application process successfully requires thorough research, preparation, and attention to detail. By following these steps and seeking professional guidance when needed, you can increase your chances of a successful outcome. Remember to stay organized and keep track of all deadlines and requirements to ensure a smooth journey toward your desired destination.