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Travel Guide Taiwan

Your complete travel guide for the island of night markets, hot springs, and marble gorges

Capital:Taipei
Language:Mandarin Chinese
Currency:New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
Best Travel Time:Oct–Dec, Mar–May
Flight Time:12–13 hours from DE
Visa:Not required (90 days)

Last updated: 17 March 2026 · 12 Chapters · 41 Sections

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Classic Taiwan Tour

14–18 days

The grand tour counterclockwise: From Taipei along the east coast to the south and back along the west coast. Perfectly doable by HSR, train, and bus — you see the whole island.

TaipeiJiufenHualien/TarokoOstküsteSun Moon LakeAlishanTainanKaohsiungKenting

Taiwan Express

7–8 days

The highlights in a week: Taipei intensive (3 days), day trip to Jiufen, Taroko Gorge (2 days), and Kaohsiung/Tainan (1–2 days). The HSR makes it possible — Taipei → Kaohsiung in 90 minutes.

TaipeiJiufenHualien/TarokoKaohsiung/TainanTaipei

Nature & Mountains

10–14 days

For hikers and nature lovers: Yangmingshan Volcano Park, Taroko Gorge (including Zhuilu Trail), east coast by scooter, Yushan ascent (apply for a permit early!), Alishan sunrise, and Sun Moon Lake by bike. Taiwan's scenic diversity on one route.

TaipeiYangmingshanTarokoOstküsteYushanAlishanSun Moon Lake

Foodie Tour Taiwan

10 days

For gourmets: A different night market every evening, Beef Noodle Soup in Taipei, Bubble Tea at its birthplace in Taichung, street food in Tainan (Taiwan's foodie capital), seafood on Cijin Island in Kaohsiung. Tea ceremonies in Maokong and Jiufen, Xiaolongbao at Din Tai Fung.

TaipeiTaichungTainanKaohsiungTaipei

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Regions at a Glance

Taipei & North

Taiwan's vibrant capital with Taipei 101, the best night markets in Asia, hot springs in Beitou, and the magical mountain village of Jiufen — the starting point for any Taiwan journey.

Taipei 101Night markets (Shilin, Raohe)Beitou Hot SpringsJiufen+2

Central Taiwan

Taiwan's green heart: The mystical Sun Moon Lake, the Alishan mountain railway, sunrises over the sea of clouds, Taiwan's best tea plantations, and the creative Taichung.

Sun Moon LakeAlishan Forest RailwaySunrise over the sea of cloudsYushan (3,952 m)+2

South & Kenting

Taiwan's historic south with the temple capital Tainan, the creative Kaohsiung, the giant monastery Fo Guang Shan, and the tropical Kenting National Park.

Tainan (200+ temples)Kaohsiung Pier-2Dragon & Tiger PagodasKenting National Park+2

East Coast & Taroko

The spectacular Taroko marble gorge, the wild east coast with dramatic cliffs, indigenous culture, and the tropical islands Green Island and Orchid Island.

Taroko GorgeZhuilu Old TrailHualienSanxiantai Bridge+2

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Travel Guide Taiwan · Last updated: 17/03/2026 ·12 Kapitel · 41 Abschnitte