A little travel zine23—26 Oct 2026
Trent + Nasha in Taiwan

Taiwan

A few days, no rush. Seafood mornings, little discoveries, jacket shopping—and maybe the mountains.

DonggangKaohsiung
The mood

Plan lightly.
Explore freely.

Weather and opening times may change. The itinerary is a guide, not a race.

The only ruleEnjoy the trip. Don’t race the itinerary.
23Friday
Donggang · Slow afternoon

Land, exhale, recover.

Early check-in · sashimi · slept until 2:40 PM
Weather firstTyphoon-related closures and strong winds make today deliberately low-pressure. Ask reception before heading out.
Ornate ceremonial king boat displayed inside the museumIf open

King Boat Culture Museum

An unusual look at Donggang’s ceremonial boats and local Wangye culture.

Golden ceremonial gateway at Donglong TempleIf safe

Donglong Temple

A brilliant golden gateway and one of Donggang’s defining cultural landmarks.

Plan B · stay cosy

A drink near the B&B and a relaxed evening

This is a completely valid travel day—especially after the overnight flight.

24Saturday
Kaohsiung · The jacket mission

Shopping first.

Sightseeing only if it naturally fits.
SKM Park Outlets plaza and orange tram
Murals and visitors at Pier-2 Art CenterOptional evening

Pier-2 or an easy dinner

Cijin is not a must-do today.

25Sunday
Mountains or city

Choose after the updates.

Two good days. Only one needs to happen.
Red forest railway train in misty AlishanOption A · provisional

Alishan day trip

Proposed 8:00 AM departure and around 7:00 PM return. Requires confirmed reopening, safe roads and tour-operator approval. This is not yet a confirmed booking.

Colourful neighbourhood rooftops near CijinTiger pagoda at Lotus Pond
Option B · city day

Kaohsiung discoveries

Cijin coastline only if ferries and weather permit; otherwise choose Pier-2, Yancheng streets or temples. Leave room for breaks and spontaneous stops.

Notes to TedVerify closures and transport before committing. Avoid exposed coastal outings in unsafe weather.
26Monday
Fly home · One last wander

Leave a generous buffer.

A relaxed morning and one final neighbourhood.
Traditional shop-lined street in Yancheng DistrictPier-2 waterfront art and historic warehouses