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129 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Taiwan

Updated June 19, 2026
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Stories About Taiwan

It might look like roadkill, but pies like this one are boosting Pizza Hut's sales in Taiwan.

Pizza Hut Taiwan Knows It’s Making Italians Angry

From stinky tofu to Oreo-calamari, there's a method to their specialty-pie madness.
by Clarissa Wei, Atlas Obscura
Lee's festive spread of holiday dishes includes several vegan meat substitutes.

In Taiwan, Vegetarian Meat Isn't Trying to Fool You

Vegan chef George Lee’s new cookbook explores the potential of plant-based foods.
by Andrew Coletti, Atlas Obscura
If the bones aren’t taken care of correctly, the spirit could put a curse on the family.

Meet the Man Who Digs Up Graves to Lift Curses

Families hire a bone collector in Taiwan to fix problematic tombs—and sometimes deal with ghosts.
by Clarissa Wei, Atlas Obscura
A Taiwanese feast.

‘Made in Taiwan’ Is a Love Letter to the Island Nation

Clarissa Wei’s debut cookbook celebrates centuries of Taiwanese culture and foodways.
by Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura
Boba trended in Taiwan before making its way to the rest of the world.

How Taiwan's Boba Tea Took Over the World

It’s much more than a drink.
by Anne Ewbank, Atlas Obscura

Podcast: Jadeite Cabbage

A tiny stone cabbage has a big backstory stretching from Beijing’s Forbidden City to Taipei's National Palace Museum.
by The Podcast Team, Atlas Obscura
Mid-Autumn Festival means mooncakes.

Meet the Bakers Giving Mooncakes a Modern Twist

When it comes to these treats, trends trump tradition.
by Clarissa Wei, Atlas Obscura

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