Taiwan Travel Guide and Tips from an Expat! Updated for 2020!

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Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footerTaiwanese Secrets Travel GuideAboutContact MeWhat s NewFacebookPizza RockMENUMENUHomeAbout TaiwanFacts About TaiwanIs Taiwan a Country?CultureAncient Chinese ThingsTaiwanese CultureLanguageMartial ArtsMusic FestivalsFoodSnacks & Fast Food Guide Travel Info17 Best Road Trips in TaiwanAccommodationTransportationTransport in TaiwanHigh Speed RailTrainBusRent a CarScooter & MotorcycleHitchhiking Hiking GuideSurfing in TaiwanNightlife in TaiwanVisa to TaiwanImportant Links!TaipeiIntroduction to TaipeiGetting AroundMRT (metro) Guide TemplesTop AttractionsTaipei 101 NorthHsinchuKeelungJiufenLong DongPinglinTaoyuanWulaiYangmingshan National ParkEastDongheDulanHualienJiaoxiTaroko GorgeHiking in TarokoTaroko CampingTaipei to Taroko TaitungTianxiangYilanCentralAlishanBaguashanCingjing FarmMt. 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I ve created this website to share my passion for everything Formosa, and to help you prepare your trip to Taiwan the right way!Your guide (me), down south, in JialeshuiTaiwan is the most diverse and underrated travel destination in Asia!Taiwan really has everything: AMAZING food, gorgeous beaches, excellent hiking, hot springs, jungles, rock-climbing, surfing, diving, world-class cities with unique cultural attractions, and some of the best roads for motorcycle road trips. It s the only place in the world where you can witness genuine, ancient Chinese culture.It s one of the only travel destinations in Asia where you won t be surrounded by hordes of backpackers all the time it s still (somehow) off the beaten track of mass tourism. Taiwan is a very precious jewel, a truly magical place, that should (must!) be on your travel bucket list!Kenting National Park, South TaiwanMy restaurant in Kenting National Park! Check it out!My 10 Favorite Destinations in TaiwanKenting National Park is the most popular beach resort in Taiwan. The warm tropical weather makes it a favorite travel destination in winter. The national park also has wicked surfing, decent scuba diving sites and wild hiking trails. This is where I live (in Manzhou), so I can really help you plan your trip there!Taipei: Taiwan s capital is one of the most dynamic cities in Asia. Taipei has ancient temples, a museum that holds the world s largest collection of Chinese artifacts, vast memorials, world-class hotels, the popular Taipei 101 Tower, and endless shopping opportunities.Mt. Hehuan is located in Central Taiwan, on the western edge of Taroko National Park. This alpine station is characterised by rolling green hills that often disappear in a sea of clouds. This is where you ll find the most accessible high altitude hiking trails in Taiwan with most peaks reaching heights of more than 3000m.Sun Moon Lake: Walk around, or paddle across Taiwan s largest lake in the beautiful green hills of the Central Mountain Range. Sun Moon Lake is Taiwan s most popular natural tourist attraction.Alishan is dominated by towering mountains and thick, pristine forests. This hyper-popular alpine resort has long been a favorite to watch the sunrise, witness the rolling sea of clouds, and ride the narrow gauge mountain railway.Green Island: Scuba dive, snorkel, or soak in a sea-water hot spring on tiny, lush Green Island (Lyudao), in the Pacific Ocean, 30km east of Taitung.Taroko Gorge: With its marble-walled canyons, remote mountains and rushing rivers, Taroko National Park is one of the most beautiful places I ve seen in my life. I ve visited the area at least 50 times since moving to Taiwan and I still go back again and again to hike, swim, or just cruise along the scenic Cross Central Highway.Highway 11 runs north-south along the scenic and serene East Coast, between Hualien and Taitung. This is my personal favorite scooter road-trip on the island. Check it out if beaches and fishing villages sound interesting.Lugang is one of Taiwan s oldest towns and is famous for its old market street, magnificent temples, curved narrow alleys, and fine traditional handicrafts.Tainan is Taiwan s temple capital. It s the best place to witness ancient Chinese traditions and age-old religious ceremonies. Tainan is my favorite city in Taiwan. If you re into photography, make sure to put Tainan way at the top of your list of places to visit in Taiwan.Traditional Chinese opera performer in Northern TaiwanGetting Around TaiwanTraveling around Taiwan is extremely convenient and cheap. Consult the following links or my travel in Taiwan page to know how to get around the island: Bus Travel | Normal Train Travel (TRA) | High Speed Railway (HSR) | Scooter / MotorbikePopular articles on this site 30 Most Common Questions FAQ from Taiwanese Secrets VisitorsIs Taiwan a Country An Inconvenient Topic!Hiking in Taiwan From short day trips outside cities to hard core, multi-days expeditions, Formosa is ready to amaze walkers of all levels.Bloody, Ancient Chinese Ritual Jitong Religious CeremonyTaiwan Language What language do people speak in Taiwan?AccommodationMy #1 advice for all travelers to Taiwan is to absolutely make sure to book your hotel in advance especially if you visit a busy destination such as Taipei, Sun Moon Lake, Kenting, or Alishan. Not having a reservation for highly touristic spots in Taiwan can cost you a lot. You can use this form (below) to make reservations. I ve used HotelsCombined in Taiwan for years and have never been disappointed.CKS Memorial in Taipei CityWho is behind Taiwanese Secrets Travel Guide?Ni hao! I m Ugo from Montreal, Canada. I first moved to Taiwan in 2000 to rock climb and to learn Mandarin Chinese. I was supposed to stay here just a few months, but I fell madly in love with this island (and my wife Ruby) and I never left! I m also Founder CEO of Pizza Rock, the fastest growing pizza chain in Taiwan. You can read our story here.Me, working on this website from a cafe in TaichungTaiwanese Secrets Travel Guide is a personal website, I m not a company or a travel agency. I created this website simply to share my travel experience on the island and to help you prepare your own journey. I really hope you find what you re looking for and that you ll get inspired by the pictures.You can contact me if you have a question about anything related to travel in Taiwan, and I ll do my best to reply when I have a minute. Thanks for your visit. Have a fun trip around Formosa!Click here to follow us on facebook!Wild East is a guesthouse which is owned by my good friends down south in Kenting National Park. If I had to give you only ONE recommendation on this site, it s the following: ***Start your trip at their B B in Manzhou. It s the most magical place on the island! That s why I live there.***Primary SidebarSearch this website I highly recommend Wild East as a basecamp to explore the jungles and beaches around the southern tip of Taiwan. Absolute value-for-the-money accommodation in Kenting National Park! You can t go wrong with Koti!

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