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The Essence of Taiwan
With its compact size, dramatic landscapes and rich blend of indigenous, Chinese and Japanese influences, planning a vacation to Taiwan can feel a little overwhelming.
Our travel guides help first-time visitors and seasoned travelers plan their ideal trip, whether you’re eager to hike the marble walls of Taroko Gorge, sample night-market delicacies in Taipei or unwind in the steaming hot springs of Beitou. With world-class street food, family-friendly attractions and convenient transport links, Taiwan makes an excellent destination for all ages, while a tranquil boat cruise on Sun Moon Lake offers relaxation away from the crowds.
Our Favorite Journeys
Taiwan, at Its Best Right Now
East Coast & Cultural Odyssey
10 DAYS
Take a journey of natural discovery. Enjoy the natural wonders of the mountains, lakes, waterfalls, hot springs and rock formations. Visit the temples and pagodas and Buddhist monasteries and enjoy the friendship of its people.
Discover Taiwan’s Scenic Highlights
7 DAYS
Discover Taiwan’s Scenic Highlights Discover Taiwan’s highlights on this 7-day private tour. Begin in vibrant Taipei before cruising and hiking around Sun Moon Lake. Explore Kaohsiung’s temples and the beaches of Kenting, then journey along the stunning East Coast to Taitung. Marvel at Taroko Gorge’s marble canyons before returning to Taipei for departure. Trip Highlights…
Southern Taiwan Highlights
5 DAYS
Take high-speed Luxury Train and explore Taiwan, which is considered to be one of the most desirable tourist countries in Asia.
Alishan
Taiwan – Getting to Know Alishan Located in southern Taiwan, the Alishan National Scenic Area is the island’s most-visited park and for good reason. Towering forested peaks give way to high-altitude tea terraces, ancient cypress groves and rushing waterfalls, while spring’s cherry blossoms and autumn’s fiery maples transform the landscape. Alishan Travel Essentials “Alishan” refers…
DiscoverKenting National Park
Taiwan – Getting to know Kenting National Park Occupying the entire southern tip of the island, Kenting National Park is one of the most picturesque areas in Taiwan, encompassing beautiful beaches and low mountains, ancient villages, ecological protection areas and fishing harbours. For this reason, Kenting is one of the island’s most popular destinations, along…
DiscoverHualien
Taiwan – Getting to know Hualien Located on the east coast of Taiwan where the lush green Central Mountain Range meets the deep blue Pacific Ocean, Hualien County is the largest county in Taiwan. It is best known as being home to Taroko National Park, and the main hub of Hualien City, with its large…
DiscoverGetting to know Taroko National Park
Taiwan – Getting to know Taroko National Park Taroko NP is one of nine National Parks in Taiwan, and is named for Taroko Gorge, the landmark at its centre. Carved by the Liwu River, Taroko Gorge is perhaps the single most impressive natural wonder of Taiwan, and boasts the title of world’s deepest marble gorge.…
DiscoverKaohsiung
Taiwan – Getting to know Kaohsiung Situated on the southwestern coast of the island, facing the Taiwan Strait, Kaohsiung City has grown from a small fishing village into Taiwan’s largest port. It is the country’s centre for heavy industries, and the political and economic heart of the south. Taiwan Kaohsiung Travel Guide Kaohsiung has a…
DiscoverSun Moon Lake
Taiwan – Getting to know Sun Moon Lake Nestled in the central mountains of Taiwan, Sun Moon Lake has fascinated visitors for centuries. Taiwan has relatively few open bodies of water, and Sun Moon Lake’s size and beautiful natural setting continues to pull in the crowds. It is a refreshing change to Taiwan’s scenery in…
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Our travel guides share our specialists’ passion and knowledge for Taiwan. We travel here regularly to discover new experiences, explore untried areas and dig deeper into the better-known places and attractions. At the same time, we gather advice and up-to-date information on the best-quality guides, new hotels and restaurants, and the most memorable forms of transportation.
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