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A LITTLE CURIOSITY. A NEW DESTINATION.

Taiwan台灣

Small island. Endless detours.

Follow a lantern-lit lane, linger over tea, and let dinner become a night-market adventure. Taiwan invites you to explore one delicious detour at a time.

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MAKE A LITTLE ROOM FOR DISCOVERY

Cities, hills, and a lakeside pause.

Start with a landmark. Stay for the streets, flavours, and little moments around it.

01

URBAN ENERGY

Taipei

See Taipei 101, wander Dadaocheng, and build an evening around a night market.

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02

TEMPLES & LOCAL FLAVOURS

Tainan

Discover historic streets, temple courtyards, and a city that rewards a curious appetite.

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03

HARBOUR & CREATIVITY

Kaohsiung

Explore the Pier-2 Art Center and make time for a relaxed harbour-side walk.

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04

A SCENIC ESCAPE

Sun Moon Lake

Head to Nantou for lakeside views, cycling routes, and a change of pace from the city.

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FOLLOW YOUR APPETITE

A place is also
a flavour.

Make time for the first bite, the shared table, and the snack you go back for.

01

Beef noodle soup

A comforting bowl of noodles, beef, and richly flavoured broth.

02

Lu rou fan

Braised pork over rice: a small bowl with plenty of character.

03

Bubble tea

Tea, milk, and chewy tapioca pearls, with endless variations to explore.

04

Pineapple cake

A buttery pastry with a sweet filling, perfect for a tea break or a gift.

LESS CHECKLIST. MORE MEMORIES.

Go do something
you’ll talk about.

Eat your way through a night market

Try small portions, share with a friend, and follow whatever smells good.

Take the scenic tea break

Trade a hurried coffee for a slower encounter with Taiwanese tea.

Wander an old street

Explore Jiufen’s hillside lanes or the historic streets of Tainan.

A FIRST-TRIP STARTING POINT

A few days.
A different rhythm.

An editorial route to adapt to your own pace. Leave room between the highlights.

  1. Days 1–3 / Taipei & Jiufen

    City landmarks, night-market dinners, and a hillside day trip.

  2. Days 4–5 / Sun Moon Lake

    Add a lakeside stay with time for walks, views, and cycling.

  3. Days 6–7 / Tainan

    End with temple visits and local food. Add Kaohsiung if you have more time.

YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

See where Taiwan
takes you.

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