Yunlin county - out of the way but well worth a visit
Yunlin county is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of Taiwan's city life. It's amazing how few people have actually visited Yunlin despite living in Taiwan for their entire lives. If you ask one of many seasoned expats, even those with over a decade of experience under their belts, most of them will have never been here, or simply ask “who the hell would go there?” The answer to that question is simple. Anyone who wants to see some beautiful scenery, enjoy some cheap and delicious food, and spend their time with friendly locals should come here. Despite being a massive agricultural area pumping out fresh produce for hungry mouths across Taiwan a full weekend can be spent here without feeling bored. But let's not mince words. As far as Taiwanese tourism is concerned, you're going to the middle of nowhere. As far as genuinely beautiful scenery and history, you're going to a surprisingly untapped hotbed of interesting things. There are also tons of ind...