Taiwan Travel Tips
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3 Days in Taiwan: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Steeped in traditional Chinese culture, with influences from Japan and the island's own indigenous tribes, Taiwan is a destination full of surprises. Beyond the bustling metropolises are lush ... Read more
Taipei's Night Markets
Written by Viator, August 2010
One of Taipei’s great pleasures is its night markets, which satisfy diners, shopaholics and the plain curious into the early hours of the morning. They range in size from a few stalls to major ... Read more
Taiwan Lantern Festival
Written by Lydia , March 2013
Each year, Taiwan celebrates the first full moon of the lunar new year with the always-colorful Taiwan Lantern Festival. What was originally a simple tradition of carrying hand-held lanterns through ... Read more
Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Taiwan
Written by Lydia , March 2013
Springtime in many East Asian countries is cherry blossom season, when each cherry tree’s thousands of buds burst into colorful pink and white blossoms. The earliest flowers begin to show as early as ... Read more
Taichung Winery
Written by Lydia , March 2013
Taichung, the third-largest city in Taiwan, is a favorite weekend getaway spot for Taipei city dwellers due to it’s warm and relatively dry climate, perfect for hiking the nearby hills. One of the ... Read more
Tea Festivals in Taiwan
Written by Lydia , February 2013
Taiwan’s tea culture dates back to the seventeenth century, and despite being heavily influenced by China and Japan, it has developed its own distinct tastes and traditions. While it’s possible to ... Read more
Chinese New Year
Written by Lydia , January 2013
The Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, is Taiwan’s most important and longest holiday. Spending time in Taiwan during the two-week holiday offers insight into the Taiwanese culture that you ... Read more
Hiking Jade Mountain
Written by Lydia , December 2012
Jade Mountain, or Yushan in Chinese, is Taiwan ’s highest peak and the highest in northeast Asia at 12,965 feet (3,952 meters). This peak, along with Mount Kinabalu in Borneo and Mt Fuji in ... Read more
