regions north of Taipei
Keelung-not as gloomy and dreary as everyone says, but you do need to invest in a full-body poncho
Jiufen-touristy, but for good reason
Yangmingshan National Park-not the most spectacular park in Taiwan, but its proximity to Taipei makes it well worth a visit
Pingshi-home of the annual lantern festival (too crowded for me to go again, but I'd recommend it to any first-timer)
