Dozen Dream Destination: East Coast of Taiwan for the Road Trip
Taiwan’s East Coast is known for its temperate climate and laid-back culture – all best experienced from the open road.
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Taiwan’s East Coast is known for its temperate climate and laid-back culture – all best experienced from the open road.
It all began with Tong Atchew, a tea trader from southern China who arrived in Kolkata in 1778. Today, that legacy clings on in one of India’s most dynamic cities.
Writer and historian Jeremiah Jenne takes the Maokong Gondola outside of Taipei for a taste of the country’s tea and a look into its past. Whether it’s a tourist trap or a beloved destination for tea lovers depends on how far you are willing to walk.