TAIWAN
Journey
Inspirations
Eastern area
Places to Visit
Discover the diverse landscapes, local cuisine, rich culture, and unique experiences that Taiwan has to offer. The examples below are intended as inspiration and can be adjusted to suit your schedule, interests, and preferred travel style.
Northern area
Explore Taipei 101, Jiufen Old Street, Beitou Hot Springs, and the scenic northern coast.
Central area
Discover Sun Moon Lake, Qingjing Farm, Lukang Old Street, and the vibrant city of Taichung.
Southern area
Experience Tainan’s historic temples, Kaohsiung’s waterfront, Alishan, and tropical Kenting.
Eastern area
Journey through Taroko Gorge, the East Rift Valley, Sanxiantai, and Taitung’s wild coastline.
Remote Islands
Explore Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, Green Island, and Orchid Island—each with its own culture and scenery.
Sample Itineraries
Taipei and East Taiwan
From nostalgic old streets to Pacific coast scenery, this route brings together culture, nature and emotional travel moments.
DAY 1
Arrival in Taipei and Free Time to ExploreArrive at Taoyuan Airport and transfer to Taipei. The first day is intentionally relaxed, allowing travelers to recover from the flight and enjoy the city at their own pace.
Meals
Taipei beef noodles, xiaolongbao, braised pork rice, bubble tea or a casual local café meal.Activities
Airport transfer to Taipei hotel, free time in Taipei.DAY 2
Old Taipei Temples, Railway Nostalgia and Ximending EnergyDiscover local culture through traditional worship spaces, old railway-town atmosphere and Taipei’s youthful night market district.
Meals
Longshan Temple area snacks, Taiwanese rice vermicelli, oyster omelet, Ximending fried chicken and bubble tea.Activities
Puppetry Art Center, Longshan Temple, Jingtong Railway Station, Ximending Night Market.DAY 3
Flower Farm Experience, Jiufen Old Street and Shifen Sky LanternsA visually rich day combining flowers, a hands-on craft experience, a nostalgic mountain town and one of Taiwan’s most memorable local traditions.
Meals
Jiufen taro balls, herbal rice cake, fish ball soup, peanut ice cream roll and Taiwanese tea.Activities
Daxi Flower Farm with lavender pillow DIY, Jiufen Old Street, Shifen Old Street and sky lantern activity.DAY 4
Waterfalls, Taroko Gorge and the Pacific CoastTravel from Jiufen toward Eastern Taiwan, where waterfalls, dramatic marble cliffs and Pacific coastline scenery create a powerful nature-focused day.
Meals
Yilan scallion pancake, kumquat drink, Hualien mochi, coastal seafood and local vegetable dishes.Activities
Wufengqi Waterfall, Taroko Gorge Scenic Area, Qixingtan Beach.DAY 5
Whale Watching Adventure and the Tropic of Cancer LandmarkEnjoy an ocean-based experience in Hualien during the whale watching season, followed by a symbolic stop at the Tropic of Cancer before returning to Taipei.
Meals
Hualien seafood, mochi sweets, local dumplings, fresh fruit and Taiwanese tea drinks.Activities
Hualien whale watching tour, Tropic of Cancer marker and return transfer to Taipei.DAY 6
Classic Taipei Highlights and Pineapple Cake MakingReturn to the capital for a classic Taipei sightseeing day with historic monuments, a hands-on pineapple cake experience and local shopping streets.
Meals
pineapple cake, beef noodles, Din Tai Fung-style xiaolongbao, Raohe Night Market pepper buns and herbal pork rib soup.Activities
Martyrs’ Shrine, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, pineapple cake factory experience, Taipei 101, Wu Fen Pu, Raohe Street Night Market.DAY 7
Departure from Taoyuan with Final Memories of TaiwanA simple departure day with optional light city sightseeing according to the group’s schedule before transfer to the airport.
Meals
Taiwanese soy milk breakfast, danbing, pineapple cake souvenirs or a final bowl of beef noodles before departure.Activities
Optional short Taipei sightseeing and airport transfer.