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Vacation in Taiwan : Highlights & Travel Tips
Taiwan is a compact island destination that packs an impressive range of experiences into a relatively small area, making it especially rewarding for travelers who want big variety without long travel times. What makes it stand out is the way modern city life, deep cultural traditions, dramatic mountain scenery, and a famously welcoming food culture all coexist so naturally. In Taipei, travelers can explore vibrant night markets, historic temples, cutting-edge shopping districts, and landmark sights like Taipei 101, while elsewhere the island offers hot springs, tea plantations, surfing beaches, and lush national parks.
Key highlights include the marble cliffs and hiking trails of Taroko Gorge, the lantern-filled streets of Jiufen, the scenic beauty of Sun Moon Lake, and the culinary adventure of sampling xiao long bao, beef noodle soup, bubble tea, and countless street snacks. Taiwan’s rail network makes it easy to move between major cities and regions, so independent travel is straightforward and efficient. For practical planning, travelers should carry cash for smaller food stalls and local shops, get an EasyCard for public transport convenience, and be prepared for humid weather and occasional rain, especially in warmer months. Learning a few basic Mandarin phrases can be helpful, but visitors will generally find Taiwan easy to navigate and exceptionally friendly.
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Best time to travel Taiwan
The best time to visit Taiwan is from November to December, with April as another strong option, since these months show the highest travel popularity and generally offer pleasant conditions for sightseeing and city exploration. November and December are especially appealing for comfortable weather, festive atmosphere, and easier enjoyment of night markets, day trips, and outdoor attractions.
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Elephant Mountain Trail 2.0
Taipei 101
11.11.19 - 12.11.19 Lukang
From Taichung, we wanted to make a short detour to the small town of Lukang. So we drove the 27km to this little town in the morning, which only took 2 hours, checked into a...
Lishan - Dantong Day 15
Cold in the clouds, I no longer brake for dogs
Tag 129 and 130: Exploring the surroundings and lots of local food
In the next two days, Ilan showed me her favorite spots in the northeast of Taiwan. We went to the mountains, which unfortunately were covered in clouds, we went to the sea...
Day 11 - Kenting
Today we took the TRA train to Kaohsiung and then the express bus to Kenting. Carolin stayed in Kaohsiung to take her last Mandarin exam and attend the last 3 days of on-site...
Tag 128: warm welcome in Taiwan
Today I had to wake up at four o'clock to be on time at the airport with the taxi. Being overly cautious, I had almost three hours of waiting time at the airport. So I found a...
The President's Palace
President's Palace
12.11.19 - 14.11.19 Chiayi
To get to our next destination, we first had to go to the neighboring city of Changhua. It took us about an hour for the 12km journey (city buses in Taiwan really cover a lot,...
Donggang - Tainan Day 8
Smog-filled highways straight
🇹🇼 we are flying to Taiwan! ☺️ our 4th country on our world trip. The capital Taipei 🏙️
7 days in Taiwan's capital Taipei. We communicate with hands and feet. We are excited about the city. After that, the tour through the country follows.
Sun Moon Lake 🌞🌜
My last stop on the west coast of Taiwan is Taichung. Taichung is the starting point for getting to Sun Moon Lake. On the first evening I first explored the local night market....
Chiayi - Alishan National Park ⛰️
After I was thankfully out of the big city, I continued on to Chiayi. A small town at the foot of Alishan National Park, my main goal there. After checking into the hostel, I...
Kenting&Kaohsiung 🤿
I then continued by train and bus to the southernmost place in Taiwan, Kenting. It is known for its beautiful beaches and is a diving paradise. Hence my plan to finally finish...
Coffee in Taipei
Coffee in Taipei