Taiwan
Travel to Taiwan for a holiday or city break
People who land in Taiwan sometimes think they will only find a bowl of noodles and a scooter or two, but then a street vendor hands you a stinky tofu, and suddenly, you are chasing flavors rather than time. There is a man in Taipei who has been selling pineapple cakes for forty-three years, and he claims to know every dog’s name in his neighborhood—try to prove him wrong, you will lose. If you ask a local about the best hotel in Taipei, they might answer with a story about a typhoon party instead. Most visitors plan to see Taroko Gorge, but nobody warns you about the monkeys plotting to steal your snacks. Bus rides can take twice as long if you get distracted by the view, or by the karaoke-loving auntie next to you. Some say you haven’t really visited Taiwan until you eat breakfast at midnight, which is not a joke but a tradition.
Local weather in Taiwan
Spring
mild & temperate
Summer
warm & sunny
Autumn
mild & temperate
Winter
cool
Best places to visit in Taiwan
These popular destinations have a lot to offer for you next holiday or city break.
Travel destination popular things to do or visit in Taiwan
One can wander in night markets until the sun threatens to rise again, and each market offers its own maze, smells, and the occasional stray cat that looks like it owns the place. Hikers head to Alishan to watch the sunrise, but some sleep through it, only to wake up to a train conductor offering peanuts. Biking around Sun Moon Lake can turn into a race with elderly cyclists, who sometimes leave you eating their dust—don’t take it personally, they train every morning, rain or shine.
For those seeking the best hotel in Taiwan, the hunt is part of the trip, and it usually involves a rooftop view, a breakfast buffet, or a surprise karaoke machine in the lobby (sometimes all three, if you are lucky or unlucky). Museums here showcase everything from jade cabbages to puppets, and if you don’t get lost at least once, you are either a magician or using a very, very good map. Watch out for the sudden rain shower in Kaohsiung—the locals call it a free shower, and umbrellas tend to vanish when you need them most. In Taiwan, every plan can change with a single invitation to tea, and nobody seems to mind, except maybe your phone’s calendar app, which can’t keep up.
Accommodations in Taiwan
Discover the best accommodations for Taiwan and start planning your holiday.
