Where to go

Eight places to start

A first-timer could spend a week in Taipei alone. These are the bases that make the rest of the island easy: the capital, the old south, the harbour, the gorge and the coast.

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Northern Taiwan

Taipei

Skyscrapers, temples and the best late-night food in Asia.

2–3 days 8 places

Northeast Coast

Jiufen & the Northeast

Lantern-lit alleys above the sea, waterfalls and a wild rocky coast.

1–2 days 7 places

Central Taiwan

Taichung

Sunset wetlands, painted villages and the island's biggest night market.

1–2 days 7 places

Central Taiwan

Sun Moon Lake

Misty peaks, lakeside temples and the island's prettiest bike ride.

1–2 days 6 places

Southern Taiwan

Tainan

Taiwan's oldest city, and its most delicious.

2 days 7 places

Southern Taiwan

Kaohsiung

Harbour light, art warehouses and temple dragons by the water.

1–2 days 7 places

Eastern Taiwan

Hualien

Marble gorges, Pacific cliffs and the slow rhythm of the east coast.

2 days 6 places

Southern Taiwan

Kenting

Turquoise coves, coral reefs and the island's southern tip.

2–3 days 6 places

Start planning

Not sure where to begin?

Open the map to see how the island fits together, or read the practical guide before you book anything.

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