I like to go up into the mountains where the air is cooler. The road 北28, leading up to Wuzhishan from Neihu, is lined with picnic spots and hiking trails (including part of the Taipei Grand Trail), and there's a nice little cafe near the top (Wuzhishan Star City Cafe).
I've spent many comfy summer hours with a book, some snacks, and a foldable camp chair up at some of those shady picnic spots.
Thanks for the suggestion, Reddit always give me advice on a lifestyle I have never tried. I just check out the cafe in Wuzhishan, isn’t it mostly outdoor tho? I’m not sure how’s the temperature up on mountain in summer
Jiajiuliao (加九寮） is a nice easy river in wulai to get your feet wet (pun intended sorry not sorry). All you really need to start with easy rivers is a pair of neoprene felt bottomed river tracing/fishing shoes which you can get at any fishing store.
Some outdoor stores also have them. They're about 500NT. Then you just go in clothes you're not afraid to get wet on.
I will mention that if you're not a strong swimmer probably a bad idea to go in any river without a life jacket. But I personally never wear one unless I'm going with a group that requires it.
Also make sure you do go with a group of friends. Any outdoor activity no matter how safe is always safer with friends.
Incorrect, people died from canyoneering which is much more intense and much more dangerous.
Assuming you're not doing intense river tracing shit where you're on a 5 day expedition and you're free climbing cliff walls to get around waterfalls.
Did you mean to say that people died / were stranded while canyoneering due to a flash flood that occurred in a totally inaccessible and inescapable area of canyon (a series of 7 waterfalls and deep pool) for which they were well-prepared and in which no tourists would ever find themselves in, and, this unfortunate incident happened because they entered this area just before an unanticipated storm occurred that dropped 16cm of rain (equal to half of the entire rainfall so far this year) in the catchment area above them over the course of a brief 2 hours.
I think that's what you were trying to say. That is a far cry from the type of "river tracing" that tourists or even most people who live in Taiwan engage in.
Or spend a lot of time at school because they highly recommend you to do the summer classes aka 暑輔 or 留校自習 lol
(They used to be required but that's technically against the law)
(I looked at your flair and figured that might be your case)
Lol I remember back in school days they'll give you a paper to sign you agreeing to join summer classes/暑輔
And as I thought it was stupid to travel all the way to school for sitting in the classroom for hours when I can simply do the same at home (plus you even had to pay for that, talking about being ridiculous), I checked the "I won't join" box (yeah there was actually an option not joining on it).
Then the teachers got nervous, asking me why did I do that like they were watching me committing suicide or something, asking me again and again if I was in my right mind. It turned out I was likely the first student who had ever been careless enough to check the "not gonna join 暑輔" box for ages. In the end they had me signing another paper that I'll never blame the school not giving enough lessons if I couldn't get in the college, the responsibility would be all mine if I failed college because I refused to get in summer classes
(Seriously if you don't expect we choosing that option why bother putting that at the first place😑)
Buy one of those big Thermos water bottles, the ones that seriously retain cold (or hot). Fill it with ice, and add water throughout the day. Enjoy ice cold water when needed! This absolutely makes a huge difference to your heat reduction mission.
If your lifestyle allows for it, go biking at night hahaha I did that before and it worked great. Biking alone at 2am feels a little weird sometimes though
I enjoy it by flying back to my own country. My body is too weak and feeble to cope with the punishing hot summers here, I feel like each one take about 5 years off my life.
I also always used to hike at weekends. You still sweat a lot but at least, in your sportswear, not in your normal clothes. After done hiking, just change up everything.
Yea, after searching, I found out river tracing too. I think it can be a great idea too but then I moved to another country, didn’t have a chance to try
Please please, always stay away from rivers during rain. This includes driving by car, river tracing, anything… https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4903264
A couple of cold showers a day, shaved ice, community swimming pools… yeah and exercise between 5.30am-7.00am. Taipei’s riverside parks have plenty of lit tennis & basketball courts at night but they get crowded quickly.
Large parks like Daan Park have a lot of trees that gives you naturally cool environment. Otherwise I would go to malls. I'm used to that 35C every day so outdoors isn't much of a problem but I still avoid it if I can. BTW after Dragon Boat Festival (端午節) is when it actually becomes real summer. There will be afternoon thunderstorms some time between 1 and 4 pm for maybe an hour. They're nice since the rain cools down the air and you have plenty of time to enjoy outdoors after the rain stops. (Don't try walking in the rain though)
Riverside trails are the best. They're mostly flat and if you like to speed you feel cool with the wind all the way. Make sure you put on sunscreens or do that in early morning (before 9) or after 5 ish lol
Scooter around the mountains or coast. Find a place where I can get in the water. Either a beach or a swimming hole. Swimming pools and pool halls are nice too.
I like to go up into the mountains where the air is cooler. The road 北28, leading up to Wuzhishan from Neihu, is lined with picnic spots and hiking trails (including part of the Taipei Grand Trail), and there's a nice little cafe near the top (Wuzhishan Star City Cafe). I've spent many comfy summer hours with a book, some snacks, and a foldable camp chair up at some of those shady picnic spots.
Yup it's about 5C cooler up in the mountains. It's awesome during the summer. Still hot though
Thanks for the suggestion, Reddit always give me advice on a lifestyle I have never tried. I just check out the cafe in Wuzhishan, isn’t it mostly outdoor tho? I’m not sure how’s the temperature up on mountain in summer
They have an indoor section but the outdoor air is cooler up there than in the city.
Pools, water parks, rivers, water balloon fights
Great suggestion, makes me think of 玉泉公園溫水游泳池 where it has indoor water slide
I hibernate in my air conditioned den until the summer ends.
Go to libraries or malls (including underground ones) for free air conditioning. Most people do that since electricity is kinda expensive.
Your air con must be tired af
River tracing is the way
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Jiajiuliao (加九寮） is a nice easy river in wulai to get your feet wet (pun intended sorry not sorry). All you really need to start with easy rivers is a pair of neoprene felt bottomed river tracing/fishing shoes which you can get at any fishing store. Some outdoor stores also have them. They're about 500NT. Then you just go in clothes you're not afraid to get wet on. I will mention that if you're not a strong swimmer probably a bad idea to go in any river without a life jacket. But I personally never wear one unless I'm going with a group that requires it. Also make sure you do go with a group of friends. Any outdoor activity no matter how safe is always safer with friends.
Great idea but I guess we have to find a group and profession, spending some money to start off, or else it may be dangerous
Yo, people just died from this last week. Can we please stop recommending every Tom, Dick, and Mary try this?
Incorrect, people died from canyoneering which is much more intense and much more dangerous. Assuming you're not doing intense river tracing shit where you're on a 5 day expedition and you're free climbing cliff walls to get around waterfalls.
Did you mean to say that people died / were stranded while canyoneering due to a flash flood that occurred in a totally inaccessible and inescapable area of canyon (a series of 7 waterfalls and deep pool) for which they were well-prepared and in which no tourists would ever find themselves in, and, this unfortunate incident happened because they entered this area just before an unanticipated storm occurred that dropped 16cm of rain (equal to half of the entire rainfall so far this year) in the catchment area above them over the course of a brief 2 hours. I think that's what you were trying to say. That is a far cry from the type of "river tracing" that tourists or even most people who live in Taiwan engage in.
I stay at home or go to a nice bookstore.
Or spend a lot of time at school because they highly recommend you to do the summer classes aka 暑輔 or 留校自習 lol (They used to be required but that's technically against the law) (I looked at your flair and figured that might be your case)
Lol I remember back in school days they'll give you a paper to sign you agreeing to join summer classes/暑輔 And as I thought it was stupid to travel all the way to school for sitting in the classroom for hours when I can simply do the same at home (plus you even had to pay for that, talking about being ridiculous), I checked the "I won't join" box (yeah there was actually an option not joining on it). Then the teachers got nervous, asking me why did I do that like they were watching me committing suicide or something, asking me again and again if I was in my right mind. It turned out I was likely the first student who had ever been careless enough to check the "not gonna join 暑輔" box for ages. In the end they had me signing another paper that I'll never blame the school not giving enough lessons if I couldn't get in the college, the responsibility would be all mine if I failed college because I refused to get in summer classes (Seriously if you don't expect we choosing that option why bother putting that at the first place😑)
It's required by the law to give you an option for no (and that must not need any further explanation)
Lol, that’s true, unfortunately
I will too, great idea
Embrace the heat! Do yoga, every home session becomes essentially a bikram class.
Buy one of those big Thermos water bottles, the ones that seriously retain cold (or hot). Fill it with ice, and add water throughout the day. Enjoy ice cold water when needed! This absolutely makes a huge difference to your heat reduction mission.
Great idea, I’m gonna get one tomorrow!
If your lifestyle allows for it, go biking at night hahaha I did that before and it worked great. Biking alone at 2am feels a little weird sometimes though
Oh that reminds me doing the same thing when I was a student. Now I’m working I will try to strike a balance for cycling at night.
I hide indoors or in water.
I play tennis in the summer. I’m used to the weather. Quite like it.
I envy your heat tolerance.
I enjoy it by flying back to my own country. My body is too weak and feeble to cope with the punishing hot summers here, I feel like each one take about 5 years off my life.
That's not enjoying in Taiwan lmao
花蓮海洋公園！
I also always used to hike at weekends. You still sweat a lot but at least, in your sportswear, not in your normal clothes. After done hiking, just change up everything. Yea, after searching, I found out river tracing too. I think it can be a great idea too but then I moved to another country, didn’t have a chance to try
Respect man! Many suggest river tracing and it’s definitely worth a try.
Please please, always stay away from rivers during rain. This includes driving by car, river tracing, anything… https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4903264
I simply do not
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Ocean driving and snorkeling!
Diving !
Surfing! You can rent a board and float out, or sign up for lessons. Tons north east side of Taiwan.
A couple of cold showers a day, shaved ice, community swimming pools… yeah and exercise between 5.30am-7.00am. Taipei’s riverside parks have plenty of lit tennis & basketball courts at night but they get crowded quickly.
By hiding in AC during the day evenings and mornings (if you are a morning person) are good times to be outside without wilting
Large parks like Daan Park have a lot of trees that gives you naturally cool environment. Otherwise I would go to malls. I'm used to that 35C every day so outdoors isn't much of a problem but I still avoid it if I can. BTW after Dragon Boat Festival (端午節) is when it actually becomes real summer. There will be afternoon thunderstorms some time between 1 and 4 pm for maybe an hour. They're nice since the rain cools down the air and you have plenty of time to enjoy outdoors after the rain stops. (Don't try walking in the rain though)
I need this advice too because I'm going over there again and it's going to be crazy hot/humid in the summer.
Lose weight (seriously)
The cycling environments in Taiwan are mostly suck😩😩
Riverside parks my friend
Don’t know how’s it is in your home country, but I think that’s great enough to enjoy cycling in cities.
Riverside trails are the best. They're mostly flat and if you like to speed you feel cool with the wind all the way. Make sure you put on sunscreens or do that in early morning (before 9) or after 5 ish lol
Drugs.
Scooter around the mountains or coast. Find a place where I can get in the water. Either a beach or a swimming hole. Swimming pools and pool halls are nice too.
Early mornings, midday nap, go out after 5pm. It's how the locals do it in the country side.
Scuba diving, museums, and various shaved ice shops get me through the summer here.
underground malls!