Highlights of Taiwan
- Explore Taroko Gorge
- Taroko Gorge is Taiwan's scenic 'Jewel in the Crown' and an unmissable stop on any tour of the island, offering hot springs, dramatic rock scenery and forest.
- Explore Taroko Gorge
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- See the temples in Tainan
- Famous for its temples and festivals, this laid-back city is the cultural capital of Taiwan. The city is home to over 200 temples and monuments (most within walking distance of each other).
- See the temples in Tainan
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- Visit Sun Moon Lake
- This lake, in the heart of Taiwan, is the place to come to put your feet up and relax. The area has been designated as a scenic highlight of the country and is home to the Thao people, aboriginal Taiwanese.
- Visit Sun Moon Lake
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- Visit the Shilin night market in Taipei
- Taipei is a cosmopolitan capital city with a vibrant and buzzing entertainment scene that sits comfortably alongside more traditional Chinese values and culture. Be sure not to miss the Shilin night market and the popular Taoist Lungshan Temple for an insight into the local culture.
- Visit the Shilin night market in Taipei
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Our country specialists have travelled the length and breadth of Taiwan - here are a few of their favourite things to do
Fom the bustling, high-tech capital in the north to the palm fringed, golden beaches in the south, Taiwan is North Asia’s surprise jewel, often regrettably overlooked in favour of its larger neighbours.
Landscape and scenery
Early Portuguese sailors gave Taiwan the name ‘Ihla Formosa’ which means ‘Beautiful Island’, and it’s easy to see why. Sheer cliffs drop vertical into the ocean, deep canyons cut breathtakingly through her middle and a thick forest stretches across a mountainous region, covering two thirds of the island in green.
Culture
Taiwan is also home to some of the most welcoming people in all of Asia, the world’s finest collection of Chinese artefacts, and a colourful and dynamic culture that shines unique from its neighbour across the Taiwan Strait.
Popular Places to visit in Taiwan
Popular with honeymooners and domestic tourists, Sun Moon Lake is Taiwan's most beautiful lake, with clear waters and an impressive mountain backdrop offering fantastic photographic opportunities.
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Taipei is the thriving heart of Taiwan and the bustling centre of commerce, government and culture. It is home to one of the world's tallest buildings and the world's largest museum of Chinese artefacts.
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Taroko Gorge is the undisputed scenic highlight of Taiwan, the jewel of the national park of the same name. The gorge itself is a marble canyon featuring a rushing whitewater river, towering cliffs, hiking trails and even the odd hot spring.
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Practical Info
Flight time from UK
16 hours (via Bangkok or Hong Kong)
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