Have you been to Taiwan? If not yet, this article aims to share with you the many reasons why you should fly this year!From dining, to historic and cultural places, and shopping, you’ll surely find yourself searching the web for promo flights towards the end. As home country to some of the most accommodating Asians in the world, Taiwan should definitely be in anybody’s list of places to visit. Continue reading for an overview of what it has to offer.
Since Taiwan stopped requiring Filipinos to present a visa before entering the country, people have been visiting it rain or shine! There’s just so much to see and to add, travel time is not that long, being another Asian country. Just a tip though, make sure that you come with a detailed itinerary to save time and energy. After all, you have limited leaves to file, right? Here are some suggestions of places to visit and things to do in Taiwan:
Rainbow Village
Feed the artsy in you and visit The Rainbow Village. This street art located in Nantun District is founded by Huang Yung-Fum – a former soldier born in Taishan, Guangdong in 1924. Entrance is free, so take as many photos as you can for your Insta!
Taipei 101
No trip to Taiwan is complete without visiting Taipei 101. Originally, it was called the Taipei World Financial Center. This landmark is a super tall skyscraper located in Xinyi District, Taipei. Interestingly, it was the tallest building before 2010 when Burj Khalifa in Dubai was completed.
National Palace Museum
Still in Taipei, the National Palace Museum in Chiayi is another must-visit in Taiwan. It houses the country’s permanent collection of around 700,000 pieces of ancient Chinese imperial artifacts. There also also many artworks, which makes it one of the largest museums in the world.
Yushan National Park
Taiwan just loves national parks. For one, the Yushan National Park is one of the nine national parks in the country. It got its name from the summit Yushan, the highest peak in the park. Covering a total of 103,121 hectares, this park contains over 30 peaks more than 3,000 meters in elevation. It features many cliffs, canyons, and valleys among others.
Alishan Scenic Mountain Area
At the center of Taiwan is Alishan National Forest Recreation Area. This popular tourist attraction is visited by local and foreign tourists alike. It’s so popular that even Taiwanese have this location in their must-visit-often list. Ticket to get in costs NT$300 for an adult.
Sun Moon Lake
Taiwan is all about enjoying the beauty of nature. Sun Moon Lake is located in the foothills of Taiwan’s Central Mountain Range. You can tour this place on a bike and enjoy forested peaks and foot trails. If you go a little further on the east of the lake, you may also visit the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village theme park showcasing re-created indigenous villages.
Dragon and Tiger Pagodas
Another must-see in Taiwan are the temples. In your visit, you can come to the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan and was built in 1976. It has an interesting story wrapped around the tiger and dragon positioned across each other.
Shilin Night Market
Time to visit the night market! Shilin Night Market features two distinct sections sharing a symbiotic relationship. You’ll see a lot of food vendors and small restaurants. There are also stalls surrounding the area and selling other non-food items. In total, there are around 529 stalls. Shoppers can park in the huge parking area for 400 vehicles.
Houli Flower Farm
Also known as Chung -she Flower Garden in Taichung, this IG-worthy location showcases gorgeous flower displays. Entrance fee is only $150 NTD for you to enjoy the colorful fields as long as you want. Make sure that you see it!
Now that you don’t need a visa to visit Taiwan, there’s no excuse not to fly to the original Meteor Garden location! It doesn’t matter whether you’re travelling with friends or family, or alone, as there is something for everyone. Start searching for flights on promotion and creating an itinerary. As this country is also Instagrammable, you’d also have to plan your OOTD for the locations you plan to go to. So there, get ready to indulge on some authentic Xiao Long Bao!