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Tour guide in Hualien Tom L.
Hualien, Taiwan
English, Mandarin, Taiwanese
Tours Delivered,
Since Dec 25, 2016
1.0
Hours, Avg. response time
I'm Tom L., your private tour guide in Hualien
Guide #20249
My name is Tom, I am a private tour guide offering you tailored tours in Taiwan. I will take you to must go attractions as well as interesting places and people that would never be found on google maps. Taiwan is a beautiful island at crossroads in many ways that enables you to experience a brilliant diversity in history, geography, culture and anthropology. I've come out of soil with rich living experiences, I know Taiwan down to the earth. Before being a tour guide I have been a taxi driver, street vendor, factory worker, junk food salesman, paper money (burned in Taoist worship) shopkeeper and English tutor. Because of my living experiences, I can be a fantastic private guide showing you hidden corners and people at every turn. For example, I have accesses to an old Japanese mariner that did shoot at Allied troops in Saipan in WWII (no more, this old soldier passed away in 2021), a hearty aboriginal youth brewing cups of coffee who descends from a head-hunting clan, a manager of an outdoor traditional opera troupe who would allow my tours to be costumed and get on the stage to perform to please a local goddess on her birthday…. Welcome to Taiwan! Be my friends! I never see anyone as a tourist! Tour Guide License: Language(s)/Chinese, English/issued number:105*013018 Professional Driver's License: issued number/8210511011429
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Hualien
Kaohsiung
Taichung
Taipei
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Traveller reviews for this guide
135 reviews
- Brent H.June 2026
Tom did a great job showing us around Taipei. What was essentially an 18-hour layover turned into a terrific introduction to Taipei. We were able to see some of the major sites and enjoy dinner at a great place with a view of Taipei. Tom was a great guide - professional, friendly and flexible. Highly recommended!
Replied from Tom L.
Many thanks for the rating ☺️, I am looking forward to seeing you in the future and sharing with you more gossip stories about Taipei/Taiwan. Tom.
- Diana Y.May 2026
- Mathews K.May 2026
The driver/guide took us to two temples instead of one and arrived at the museum one hour before it was to open. We had to wait outside for an hour. Asked him to drive by Taipei 101 he said no.
Replied from Tom L.
Dear Matt, Thank you for your feedback. This was a short layover tour before your 3:00 PM flight, so time was limited. The museum opens at 9:00 AM, so the wait was unavoidable. We visited two temples for different purposes, including explaining local religious culture. I also advised against Taipei 101 to avoid risking your flight schedule. Thank you for your...
- Richard J.May 2026
Many of us Americans do not have a feel, knowledge or appreciation for Taiwan and it's history. Tom changed all that for us. We had an outstanding day touring and learning about the great County and people of Taipei. His customized tour really covered so much ground in a short period of time. Tom's knowledge of his County made the tour complete and enjoyable. Our...
Replied from Tom L.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous review! It was truly a pleasure sharing Taiwan’s history, culture, and daily life with your group. I’m very happy to hear the tour helped deepen your appreciation for Taiwan and its people. Your kind recommendation means a lot to me. Wishing you all the best and hoping to welcome you back again someday!