Being Alone Is Wonderful: 5 Perfect Corners for a Stroll

By MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network Editorial Department, compiled and reported by Liao Qiyu
 

Not every trip requires meeting others to set off. Sometimes, you just whimsically want to pack your bags and head out alone—watching the mountains, listening to the sea, letting your mind wander, and simply enjoying a comfortable corner all your own. If you’ve had such a thought pop into your head but don’t know where to go, then don’t miss these places.

● Houkeng Cat Village

Take a train to Houkeng Station, cross the overpass, and you’ll arrive at this settlement built against the mountain, situated higher than the station and also known as “Train Head Village.” Thanks to villagers who have long fed stray cats, the feline population here has grown steadily. Coupled with the photography works of "Cat Doctor’s Wife" Chien Pei-ling, the fame of Cat Village has spread far and wide. Traveling solo here is no cause for loneliness—the adorable cats will become your loveliest travel companions.

● Dihua Street

At Dihua Street, you’ll find streets dedicated to fabrics, traditional Chinese medicine, and dried goods—it’s the main commercial hub of Dadaocheng. Beyond that, the architecture of Dihua Street is another major highlight, as it iscurrentlyTaipei’s most well-preserved and historically significant street. Strolling here to soak in the charm of old Taipei is a wonderful experience.

● Changbin Diamond Avenue

The beautiful natural scenery of Taitung is truly enchanting. In addition to the dreamy Bolang Boulevard flanked by golden rice fields, there’s also the lesser-known Diamond Avenue in Changbin Township, Taitung. This seemingly endless country road stretches toward the deep blue Pacific Ocean, accompanied by lush green terraced fields on both sides. Cycling here, immersed in the verdant and picturesque landscape, will open your heart and lift your spirits.