TAIWAN
Journey
Inspirations
Remote Islands
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
Matsu Islands
Taiwan’s hidden island escape of stone villages, sea tunnels, military heritage and Blue Tears nights.
DAY 1
Nangan Island Heritage, Historic Tunnels and a Blue Tears NightBegin the island journey with Matsu’s distillery heritage, military tunnels, preserved village scenery and a night coastal experience connected to the famous Blue Tears phenomenon.
Meals
aged wine vermicelli, Matsu fish noodles, red yeast pork or red yeast fried rice, mussels and seafood dishes.Activities
Matsu Distillery, Tunnel 88, Jinsha Village, Beihai Tunnel daytime visit and night boat experience for Blue Tears.DAY 2
Mazu Faith, Coastal Icons and the Journey to Beigan IslandExplore island faith, coastal landmarks and panoramic local culture before moving from Nangan to Beigan.
Meals
Jiguang cake, Matsu fish balls, seafood soup, old wine noodles and local shellfish dishes.Activities
Giant Mazu Statue, Magang Tianhou Temple, Fushan Wall, Beigan transfer.DAY 3
Qinbi Stone Village, Traditional Houses and Return to TaipeiEnjoy Beigan’s atmospheric stone-house village scenery and traditional architecture before returning to Taipei.
Meals
sweet potato dumplings, fish noodles, seafood hotpot, local pastries and Matsu tea or coffee.Activities
Qinbi traditional stone houses, Banli Mansion and return flight or transfer to Taipei.
Kinmen Islands
Historic villages, Fujian-style architecture, wetlands, crafts, distillery heritage and hearty island flavors.
DAY 1
Overseas Chinese Mansions, Village Walks and Local Island FlavorsStart Kinmen with preserved settlements and elegant historic mansions that reveal the island’s overseas Chinese culture and architectural heritage.
Meals
Guangdong congee, oyster vermicelli, Kinmen-style noodles in thick pork soup, fried instant noodles and local beef dishes.Activities
Shuitou Village, Deyue Tower, Chen Jinglan Mansion and local evening food experience.DAY 2
Wetland Nature, Pottery Culture and Kaoliang HeritageBalance nature, craft traditions and local distillery culture through a day of birdwatching, pottery and a small-scale Kaoliang experience.
Meals
taro dishes, rock oyster vermicelli, Kinmen beef noodles, potstickers, oyster fritters and Kaoliang-inspired cuisine.Activities
Cihu birdwatching, Kinmen Ceramics Museum, Kinmen Kaoliang distillery small tour and local dinner.DAY 3
Minnan Villages, Quiet Lanes and Hands-on Local CraftsEnd the trip with preserved Minnan village scenery, quiet local lanes and an optional hands-on craft or sweet-making activity.
Meals
贡糖-style peanut candy, Minnan-style shaobing, taro dessert, oyster snacks and local tea.Activities
Shanhou Folk Culture Village, Xiaojing Village and Kinmen DIY experience such as peanut candy or pottery.