Population is 270,000 (that's 11,000 Utopians).




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• Miracle
  4/F 424 Min Chiuan Rd (between Min Sheng St and Jung Yi St, 100m from Zhong Zheng Park), 216-7021. Gay karaoke pub with friendly owner who speaks a bit of English. The clientele is mixed (ages, genders). Open daily from 9pm onwards.

• Zhong Zheng Park
  Between Guo-hua St, Ming-quan Rd , Zhong-yi St, and Bei-rong St. From the train station, walk along Zhong-shan Rd, turn left at Guo-hua St, and keep going till you see the entrance (about 10 minutes).

• B1 640 Chui-Yang Rd, in the basement, 222-3155. It is not within walking distance from the train station, so you'll need a taxi. It is on the same road as the Far East and the Shinguang Mitsukoshi department stores. Very small and clean. Despite its size, it is worth checking out if you're in town on the weekend. The staff are very welcoming and friendly, but don't speak English. They have a dry sauna and a steam room as well as showers and exercise equipment. Two computers for patrons to use, and lots of books and magazines in Chinese. There are two rest areas with beds, two TV rooms (usually showing variety shows and talent contests), and one private room with a door. They supply toothpaste, toothbrush, and unlimited small towels. There is also a condom in each locker. They are open Fri from 5pm-midnight, as well as Sat and Sun from noon-midnight. Although they are fairly busy on Fri nights, they are often busiest on Sat afternoons.

Chang-Hua -- area code (886-4)

Population is 225,000 (that's about 9,000 Utopians).

• Tureman
  2/F 17 Kong-men Rd, 724 -3131. Walk along Guang-fu Rd from train station for about 300 meters, make a right turn at Zhong-shan Rd, keep going and make another right turn at Kong-men Rd at the Cultural Center.

Hsin-Chu -- area code (886-3)

Population is about 400,000 (that's about 16,000 Utopians).

Comments from Utopians:

"Gisneyland is a relatively new LGBTQ community center. It is located close to the Hsinchu Train Station, on Zhongzheng St. It's on 11/F above SASA (door is on the side). Very open and busy community center with frequent events." -- jessicazylee , Oct 13, 2011

• Circular intersection at Easter Gate
  From train station, go west along Zhong-zheng Rd about 100 meters.

Hualien -- area code (886-3)

Population is about 110,000 (that's about 5,000 Utopians).

• Lover's Karaoke
  211 Guo-Sheng 1st Rd, 833-9097. Call to confirm the address and ask for directions. A very basic karaoke bar, nothing trendy or flashy. From outsite it doesn't look like a gay venue. Normally open after 10pm and going on till very late. Although the place is very friendly, and people are good company, the owner and most of the clients do not speak English, so it is better to go with someone local or someone who understands Chinese.

• Zhong Shan Park
  Guo-lian 1 Rd. Walking distance from the train station. Some native Taiwanese guys. Especially cruisy on the weekends.

• 99 Guo Xing 1 St, 834-5381. A small gay sauna operating near the Train Station. As with many places in Taiwan, the spelling of street name varies. You may see it listed as Guo-Shing 1 or Guo-Sing 1. If you can recognize Chinese characters, it is the same GUO as country, and the same XING as Gao Xing (happy). It is also a little tricky to find. When you come out of the station, you will see a large grassy area in front of you that stretches all the way down to the big main street (Guo Lian 1). Off to the left you will see a small park. If you walk towards the park, you will see Guo Shing 1 St. It borders the park at the end nearest the station. The main street (Guo Lian 1) borders the other end. From the train station, turn left onto Guo Shing 1 St and walk past the park. The sauna is a little more than a block and a half down this street on your left hand side. It is very discreet so watch the building numbers. They have showers, a small steam room, TV room, lots of places to hang out and chat, and a few private rooms. They supply razors, toothbrush and toothpaste as well as towels and condoms. They also have two computers for patrons to use. The patrons vary in size, shape, age and attitude, but most seem pretty outgoing and daring. Busiest on Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun.

KAOHSIUNG -- area code (886-7)

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Keelung -- area code (886-2)

Population is over 400,000 (that's 16,000 Utopians).

• Keelung Night Market
  You've got to find a friend to drive you here, but don't miss the night market in this lively port city about 30 minutes north of Taipei. Stretched over a few city blocks are some of Taiwan's most fantastic and colorful food vendors offering everything from freshly cracked open sea urchin, deep-fried vegetable sandwiches, giant heaps of crab claw rice, and all manner of edible extrusions, infusions, fritters, ices, liquids, crunchies and munchies. Packed with locals who line up at the best stalls.

  

Magong City (Penghu Islands)

A collection of 90 small islands also known as the Pescadores.

Comments from Utopians:

"Li Bar is in the downtown area, one or two streets over from the main street nearby the main bus station and a few shops down from Liquid Sports restaurant. It is easy to identify from the rainbow flag that is painted above it." -- HKtoTaiwan, Aug 7, 2011

Comments from Utopians:

"The cycleway/walkway that runs along the inner sea from the rainbow bridge. Walk away from the rainbow bridge to the last turn near the very end of this path. This is a pleasant 30 minute walk. At dusk you are likely to meet handsome young local gays eager to chat and share their local knowledge and traveling tips with you while you enjoy the view and fresh sea air." -- HKtoTaiwan, Aug 7, 2011

TAICHUNG -- area code (886-4)

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TAINAN -- area code (886-6)

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TAIPEI -- area code (886-2)

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Taitung -- area code (886-8)

Population is about 110,000 (that's close to 5,000 Utopians).

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• G-night
  279 Luo-yang St , 935-9255.

• Beach Park
  At the end of Da-tong Rd, turn right and go to the end.

Taoyuan City -- area code (886-3)

Population is over 360,000 (that's about 15,000 Utopians).

• The Base
  3/F, 197 Min-chuan Rd, 331-7225. Near Lu-zhu big temple bus stop.
• Boss Men's Club
  2/F, No.224, Chung Cheng Rd, 337-1870, 337-2196
• Chuan Ken
  2/F, No. 4, Min-zhu Rd, 335-4148, 334-1010.
• Foxy
  No. 33 Nan Hua St, 339-5798. Gay and lesbian night on Fri.
• Funky
  B/1, 197 Min-chuan Rd, 338-3478.

• Zhong Zheng Park
  Behind the Art Museum and parking lot, walking distance from train station along Yuan-hua Rd.

• Tai Shi Sauna
  No. 137 Chung Hua Rd (at Nan Hua St), 335-5112,3.
• Xin Tao-yuan
  3/F 5th Lane 182 Min-zhu Rd, 335-3175,7. Fifteen minutes walk from the train station. Open 24 hours.

Zhongli City -- area code (886-3)

Population is over 360,000 (that's about 15,000 Utopians).

• 2009 Inn
  No. 3, Lane 76, Sec 1, Zhongyang W. Rd, 422-0091, email. Private pub for gay friends where they can release their true feelings. Utopia Member Discount

• Railway Station facilities. Also: on the weekends hundreds of Thai people (many of them very handsome and hunky!) spend hours drinking beer in an area opposite the Station and they all use the free-of-charge facilities.
• Not far from the Railway Station, going right, there are two Bus Stations where people also meet in the facilities.