Best Places to Visit in Taiwan: Taipei City Area, Kaohsiung, Hualien County, Pingtung

Taiwan is a treasure trove of must-visit destinations. In Taipei, explore the towering Taipei 101 and the bustling Shilin Night Market. In the central region, Sun Moon Lake offers serene beauty, while Taichung delights with its Fengjia Night Market and Gaomei Wetlands. Down south, Kaohsiung features the scenic Cijin Peninsula and vibrant Liuhe Night Market. On the east coast, Hualien's Taroko Gorge impresses with its stunning marble canyons. Lastly, the offshore islands like Penghu offer beautiful beaches and unique local culture. Taiwan's rich blend of natural beauty, cultural landmarks, and culinary delights ensures an unforgettable travel experience.

Top 1: Taipei

Taipei101

Taipei is the political, economic, cultural, and educational center of Taiwan. If you want to experience the bustling vibrancy of a big city, you must visit Taipei 101, the crowded Ximending, and the Taipei Arena. Jiufen Old Street is the best place to choose for a taste of tranquil and simple life,. you can visit the National Palace Museum, the Presidential Office Building, the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the Taipei Confucius Temple, and Longshan Temple which are for appreciate the rich and long-standing cultural and historical heritage,.For beautiful natural scenery, don't miss Yangmingshan, Yehliu Geopark, and Maokong Tea Gardens. If you get tired, you can relax and rejuvenate at the Beitou Hot Springs.

Must visit attractions: Taipei101, Jiufen old street, Yehliu Geopark, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Longshan Temple, National Palace Museum ,Beitou Hot Springs.

Best time: December

Top 2: Pingtung Kengting

Pingtung Kengting

The final landing place of the protagonist in "Life of Pi" is often the first impression of visitors in Kenting. While Taipei may still be soaked in annoying winter rain, Kenting remains bathed in bright sunshine. The best place to enjoy the sun, with its white sandy beaches and crystal-clear blue waters, in Kenting. Renting a scooter, putting on a helmet, and riding along the roads where the sea is on one side and the mountains on the other is the best way to explore Kenting. Longpan Park, one of the four major attractions in Kenting, boasts a unique coastal landscape. Kenting also offers many water activities such as surfing, diving, and jet skiing.

Must visit attractions: Longpan Park, Kengting, Kengting night market.

Things to do: biking, ride scooter, surfing, diving, sopping, eat fresh seafoof.

Best time: February

Top 3: Huanian

Sun Moon Lake

Most of the best places in Hualien County are concentrated around the Taroko Gorge and the East Rift Valley areas. The top attractions in Taroko Gorge include the Zhuilu Old Trail, Swallow Grotto, Qingshui Cliff, Shakadang Trail, and Baiyang Trail. Taroko Gorge is renowned for its cliffs, peculiar rocks, and stunning gorges.

When visiting Hualien, you can't miss the chance to go out to sea with a fishing boat, sail on the Pacific Ocean, and ride the waves. If you're lucky, you might even see whales and get up close to these ocean giants. A bike path has been built along the coastline, and cycling around Qixingtan is the best way to experience the slow pace of life in Hualien.

In addition to the seaside, Sun Moon Lake is another must-visit destination. Located in Nantou County next to Hualien County, it is a popular summer retreat.

Must visit attractions: Taroko Gorge, East Rift Valley, Sun Moon Lake, Qixingtan.

Best time: August

Top 4: Kaohsiung

Dragon and Tiger Pagodas

One of the best and most interesting activities at Kaohsiung Harbor is touring Cijin Peninsula. From the ferry terminal on the southern end of Bin Hai Road, you can take a boat across the first port to Cijin Station, where you can visit Tianhou Temple, the lighthouse, and the beach. Ride the old tricycles, Cijin Peninsula is full of rustic charm. These tricycles, long phased out in Kaohsiung City, but still the main mode of transportation on the peninsula. Visitors enjoy the leisurely ride on these tricycles for a relaxed experience.

The island is so small that you can easily by scooter or cycle around it, yet there are many little secret beaches and coves to explore. The Love River and Lotus Pond cycling path: from True Love Pier to Lotus Pond, you can enjoy the scenery around Lotus Pond. There is also Fo Guang Shan, Taiwan's largest Buddhist monastery, the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, and the Former British Consulate at Takao, all of which are historical sites well worth a visit.

Must visit attractions: Cijin Peninsula. Tianhou Temple, Fo Guang Shan, Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, Former British Consulate.

Things to do: biking

Best time: February

Top 5: Taichung

Ali Mountain

Taichung is situated in a prime location with a spring-like climate year-round, making it a great travel destination at any time of the year. Taichung boasts numerous beautiful natural landscapes, including Taichung Park and Gaomei Wetlands. Its long history has many cultural relics and religious temples. For food lovers, Taichung is the best place for delicious food,Fengjia Night Market is the largest night market in Taiwan, it offer wide array of Taiwanese delicacies.

Must visit attractions: Taichung Park, Gaomei Wetlands, Fengjia Night Market

Best time: December

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