Taiwan was christened 'Isla Formosa' by the intrepid Portuguese sailors who first fell in love with this 'Beautiful Island.' Take a Taipei tour with a local and you'll be captivated by Taiwan's bustling capital city and the natural beauty that lies in wait mere moments from Taipei.

Visit Taipei's ostentatious and awe-inspiring temples then shop for the latest fashion must-haves in the ultra-trendy Ximending district. Let your guide escort you out of the city where you can hike ancient trails and picnic by cool mountain streams, discovering hidden waterfalls that no guidebook will show you. Return to the capital for a night sampling the local Taiwanese delicacies at a local night market. With your local guide to help, you may find yourself on a true culinary adventure!

You can choose from the Taipei tours offered by ToursByLocals, but feel free to suggest alternative activities. Your guide wants you to have the perfect Taiwanese trip.

Taipei

Taoyuan Airport is not far, only some 40 km, away from Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan.

MRT (subway), shuttle buses, taxis and a driving tour guide like me, connect Taoyuan and Taipei, yes, the traffic is really convenient.

No matter which transport option you choose, while you're having a ride around Taipei downtown, you need an English speaking local guide to tell you why there are so many motor scooters in such a wealthy and advanced city, Why there are no homeless people can obviously be seen on the street, Is Taiwan's National Health Insurance really that wonderful as said? Why in the temple, people murmur and throw pieces of wood on the ground?

A glimpse can see a lot if you hire me as your Taipei local guide, I love to make friends with people from all over the world and tell my friends all interesting things about my beloved city.

(4) Longshan Temple, a combination of Taoism and Buddhism. Locals communicate with deities directly in an interesting way.

(7) Chinese capital owns some 37% share of this building (estimated in 2017). Din Tai Fong is at her basement.

(1) One of the major Far East museums in the world. Originally founded within the walls of the Beijing Forbidden City.

(2) Lin An-Tai Historical House, home to one of four most influential families in ancient Taiwan, firstly build in 18th century.

(3) Ximending, the hub of Taiwan's fashion, subculture, and Japanese pop culture.

(3.1) Red House is a showcase of Taipei's creative and culture industry, hosting exhibitions and performances daily.

(4.1) Bopiliao Historic Block, near Longshan Temple, the earliest developed area in Taipei.

(5) National 228 Memorial Museum, visiting this museum to have a more complete view over modern Taiwanese history.

(6) Chiang was the one who brought "Republic of China" on Taiwan after WWII, so there're TWO Chinas, one much bigger, the other is Taiwan.

Suitable attractions to see in Taipei when you have some hours

A glimpse at Taipei during layover

Launching sky lantern in Pingxi and Shifen

Having your wishes written on a colored lantern (made from rice straw) and launching it into the sky is an interesting tourist practice in Pingxi and Shifen in northern Taiwan.
Actually, this peaceful, interesting practice may have been linked to a way of urgent communication in war time in mountainous terrain in northern Taiwan back in 17th, 18th and 19th centuries when pirates were active in and around Taiwan.
Yes, Taiwan had been suffered from pirates around her and a lot of sea going Taiwanese were themselves pirates bothering others for some centuries.
Vessels on the high sea and coastal villages were both in need of efficient communication, the sky lantern then took its role. By launching different numbers and colors of sky lanterns, sailors as well as villagers could alarm invasion, report casualties, etc.
Now, different colors of lanterns stand for specific welfare and wishes, with a brush, you may now write your wishes on a lantern and launch it into the sky without attracting any pirates.

4. Chin-Yun Temple, Jiufen, a ceremony of clarification is on.

4.1 Chin-Yun Temple, Jiufen, a ceremony is on to greet the agricultural deities.

To experience legacy of maritime communication

Researchers have discovered a magma chamber beneath a large swath of New Taipei, signifying that the Datun volcano group (Yangmingshan) in the area could be active, though there are no signs of an imminent eruption. Yes, Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan is located on a series of volcanoes.
By private or public transportation means from the center of Taipei, Beitou is one of the most accessible hot spring areas in Taiwan. The Datun Volcano group provides an endless supply of thermal waters, there are scores of hot spring resorts to suit all budgets.
Yangmingshan, known as Taipei's Backyard Garden, famous for its sulfurous rocks, natural hot springs, volcanic fumaroles, and extensive network of hiking trails. Whether it's relaxing in the hot springs or hiking through seasonal plants and flowers, it is a great spot to soak in Taiwan's most beautiful natural scenery

2) Xiaoyoukeng, where the multi-faceted volcanic crater lies

Yes! There are volcanoes in Taipei

Volcanoes and hot springs in Taipei

Pingxi, Shifen and Jiufen are three places, which will be on the bucket list for travelers when they visit Taiwan, must visit places. Do you know why? Not because it was coal mine town, that is because their culture and nature attractions. And you can visit all in one day and obtain unforgettable times in Taiwan.

Jiufen:
*A town famous for Gold mining industry
*Jiufen old street(for souvenir and meals )

Shifen:
*Shifen waterfall - Mini Niagara Falls
*Shifen old street - walk on the rail find your romantic story
*Make a wish - write and release Sky lantern

Pingxi:
*Pingxi - coal mining industry
*Movie and advertisement Scenery
*Explore Buddha's cave near temple
*Enjoy the atmosphere of old

out of Taipei: reto train memory, shifen train station

out of Taipei: Niagara Waterfall in Taiwan--Shifen Waterfall

out of Taipei: Miyazaki's Spirited Away in Taiwan--Jiufen old street and tea house

How a mining town transform from old time to present

Day Tour--Pingxi, Shifen and Jiufen

Another side of Taiwan that you've never imagined

Taiwan derives one fifth of its economy from the likes of PCs, tablets and smartphones for export; Taiwan's medical levels, among the highest; space gadgets, made at home; high tech, yes, scientific ideology, yes, while Taiwan is also an interesting kingdom of polytheism, even animism.

People worship whatever looks worth worshiping, religious devotees draw marked sticks facing their favored deity, Feng Shui principles are followed publicly or secretly by a taxi driver as well as high rank government officials.

Terry Gou, a tycoon who controls multinational corporations, also the founder and chairman of Foxconn, where iphones are made, would inquires future trends of a psychic incarnated by 1800 year-old "General Guan" at a private shrine somewhere in Taipei outskirts.

Why not visit a fortune teller, a shaman, or talk directly to a deity at a temple. We are always haunted by an issue in one way or another, Taipei, the magical city, provides unexpected and interesting solutions.

Literally, Feng Shui stands for the flow of "wind"--Feng and "water"--Shui. It's actually a keen sense of negative choice to shy away from going against mother nature. A Tai Chi pattern was settled here to bring slow the swift current in flooding season.

A Hades guide (standing, back to the camera) is leading the livings (seated and blindfolded with red strips) to descend into the hell to meet their perished loved ones. Duration for this kind of journey is strictly limited, an incense stick is lit up at the beginning of the ceremony, and the livings have to complete the tour in and out of the hell following the leading of the guide before the incense stick burns out. Otherwise, the soul of the left behind living would be "stuck in between".

An oriental compass, a gadget that has been used by ancient and modern Chinese ethnic to determine directions of imperial palaces as well as that of a restroom of an ordinary household according to Feng Shui principles. Tiny characters evenly divide each ring in different layers on the plate can only be comprehended after years of training. The unique theories involving the interesting compass have precisely predicted solar & lunar eclipses.

A counter constructed temple, built by two rivalry carpenters hired separately by landlords and tenants in 1927-1930. A typical Taiwanese way of compromise. We can see different patterns on right and left hand sides of the building. Please note that Taiwanese traditional carpenters didn't hold blueprints on work.

Fortune telling, feng shui, shaman, incarnated psychic and vivid deities

This tour takes 7 days to 12 days to travel around the whole island, covering major cities, small towns, local foods, fruits, natural beauties on mountains and coastal sites, Taiwan's historical facts, interesting religious practices, social customs, humanities of different peoples and indigenous communities, how Taiwanese carry on their daily lives under gigantic diplomatic and national defense pressure from the neighboring country. Travelers will have their own sights over Taiwan, but going along with Tom, they definitely see things in more interesting ways.

(Kending 8-8) Kending Main Street (Night Market)

(East Coastal Road from Taidong to Hualien 2-3) Sanxiantai, Three Immortals Platform

(Jiu/Shifen7-7) Under the vibrant daytime sky, Shi-fen's lanterns dance with colorful whispers, painting a tale of hope and dreams. Each fluttering lantern carries wishes aloft, weaving through the clouds like a symphony of aspirations. A daylight spectacle, where wishes take flight, illuminating the path to tomorrow.

(Jiu/Shifen 2-7) Golden Waterfalls, one of the must visited sites near Jiufen. The naturally formed, non-stop cascade is beautiful, and especially magnificent after abundant water is brought in by torrential rains.

(Jiu/Shifen1-7) 13 Levels Ruins, a former smelter plant on northeastern coast near Jiufen, founded in 1933 by the Japanese and shut down in 1987 under KMT ruling.

(Jiu/Shifen4-7) Step back in time at the old gold mines beside the Gold Museum in Jinguashi, as history comes alive amidst the rugged beauty of 本山五坑 (The old mine pits, Benshan Wukeng). Traverse through the remnants of a golden era, where tales of perseverance and prosperity await exploration."

(East Coastal Road from Taidong to Hualien 3-3) Baxiandong,

(East Coastal Road from Taidong to Hualien 1-3) Water Running Up

(Kaohsiung 1-8) Tianliao Moon World, similarity to the landscape of the Moon surface, Tianliao Moon World in Kaohsiung is a tract of barren land with a dreary and desolate beauty of desert and is famous for its queer terrain called "badlands" in geography. It is an adverse landscape caused by the strong erosion of rain and streams over the years due to "rejuvenation" of the earth's crust.

(Alishan 2-9) Zhaoping Railway Station and Zhaoping Park

(YMS4-7) Xiaoyoukeng: A volcanic wonder in Taiwan, where steaming vents and sulfuric fumes dance amidst lush greenery. Visitors marvel at nature's raw power, as the earth whispers its ancient secrets. Explore the mystique of this natural marvel!

(YMS3-7) Time blooms amidst nature's embrace: the Yangmingshan Flower Clock, a floral symphony marking each passing moment with vibrant hues and delicate petals. A masterpiece of botanical artistry, a testament to the beauty that unfolds with every tick of the clock.

(SML5-7) Ita Thao Aboriginal Market, located on the southeast shore. The actual aboriginal village‭ ‬is located just above the tourist village‭, on the other side of the highway. Ita Thao is still entirely tourist oriented‭, but there are more guesthouses than resorts‭, ‬the feeling is more local and aboriginal‭.

(TPE14-14) Shilin Night Market, every city in Taiwan, big or small, has her own night markets. Local Taiwanese like to visit night markets in the evening for food, clothes and trendy accessories.

(TPE11-14) Jianguo Holiday Flower & Jade Market, the biggest flower and jade market in Taipei (open time: 09:00-18:00, Saturday and Sunday

(TPE12-14) Taipei 101: Towering above the cityscape, a modern marvel of engineering and design. Its sleek silhouette against the sky symbolizes Taiwan's rise as a global economic powerhouse. A beacon of innovation, culture, and resilience in the heart of Taipei.

(TPE13-14) Elephant Mountain Trail privides people in Taipei with beautiful views over the city.

(TPE1-14) One of the major Far East museums in the world. Originally founded within the walls of the Beijing Forbidden City.

(TPE3-14) Lin An-Tai Historical House, home to one of four most influential families in ancient Taiwan, firstly build in 18th century.

(TPE4-14) Confucius Temple, Confucius was actually a mega loser 2,600 years ago, no king being his time ever listened to his philosophy.

(TPE5-14) Ximending, the hub of Taiwan's fashion, subculture, and Japanese pop culture.

(TPE6-14) Red House is a showcase of Taipei's creative and culture industry, hosting exhibitions and performances daily, and of course, numerous gay bars behind red house are very famous.

(TPE8-14) Bopiliao Historic Block, near Longshan Temple, the earliest developed area in Taipei.

(TPE9-14) National 228 Memorial Museum, visiting this museum to have a more complete view over modern Taiwanese history.

(TPE10-14) Chiang was the one who brought "Republic of China" on Taiwan after WWII, so there're TWO Chinas, one much bigger, the other is Taiwan.

(Jiu/Shifen6-7) Shi-fen Waterfalls: A breathtaking natural wonder! Feel the mist, hear the roar, and be amazed by nature's beauty. Surrounded by lush greenery, it's a perfect spot for relaxation and adventure. Don't miss this stunning sight!

(Jiu/Shifen5-7) Step into a world of nostalgia at Jiufen Old Street, where lantern-lit lanes lead you on a journey through time. Lose yourself in the vibrant atmosphere, filled with tantalizing aromas, traditional delights, and echoes of Taiwan's rich heritage.

(Jiu/Shifen3-7) Jinguashi Gold Museum, featuring a 999.9 gold brick, weighing in 220kg. The museum has a post beside the gold brick, saying "whoever lifts the gold brick with single palm can take home this gold brick."

(TPE2-14) Taipei Martyrs' Shine, built in 1969, commemorates martyrs from China, those who sacrificed their lives for reforming of China.

(YMS5-7) Experience the serene beauty of Cingtiangang Grassland, where emerald expanses meet the sky in a harmonious embrace. Wander freely amidst nature's splendor, where every blade of grass whispers tales of tranquility and awe-inspiring vistas await at every turn.

(YMS7-7) Discover the enchanting allure of Shamoushan, where rugged peaks kiss the clouds and ancient wisdom echoes in every stone. Embark on a journey through time, where nature's grandeur and timeless history converge in a breathtaking spectacle.

(YMS1-7) Bei Tou's Thermal Valley, where nature's fiery embrace meets serene beauty. Steam dances amidst lush greenery, a testament to Earth's power and tranquility. Explore the mesmerizing fusion of heat and calm in this captivating haven.

(SML4-7) Xuanguang Temple, located around 2.5 kilometers from Xuanzang Temple, was built around 1955. The relics of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang are enshrined here. Xuanzang was a famous Tang Dynasty Buddhist monk. By order of the Tang emperor, he was sent to India to seek Buddhist scriptures.

(SML2-7) Shuishe Pier, ‬on the northwest ‬shore of the lake‭, ‬is the main tourist village where most people arrive‭, ‬and location of the Sun Moon Lake visitor center‭.‬

(SML7-7) Ci En Pagoda, this Pagoda was built by Chiang Kai-Shek in 1971 in remembrance of his mother.

(SML6-7) Wen Wu Temple, Two temples used to be on the banks of the lake: Longfeng Temple in Shuishe Village and Yihua Hall in what is now Itathao. But when the Japanese built their hydroelectric power plants, the water levels rose, and the temples had to be removed. The Japanese electric company paid compensation, and the temple managers decided to combine their resources and build a single new temple at Songboling on the northern shore of the lake. The result was today's Wenwu Temple.

(SML1-7) Jiji Wuchang Temple, near SML, preservation of a ruined temple, damaged by 921 mega earthquake, 1999. It is kept to remind people of the ruthlessness of mother nature.

(SML3-7) A delightful boat tour on Taiwan's largest freshwater body is the quickest way to experience the beauties of Sun Moon Lake.

(YMS2-7) Beitou Sulfur Valley: Where nature performs its grand spectacle. Wisps of steam intertwine with gentle breezes, painting the air in rich earthy tones. A symphony of sulfur and minerals whispers tales of ancient legends, creating an unforgettable experience.

(TPE7-14) Longshan Temple, a combination of Taoism and Buddhism. Locals communicate with deities directly in an interesting way.

(Alishan 1-9) 10 minutes ride from Alishan Forest Train Station to Zhaoping Railway Station

(Alishan 7-9) Sacred Xiang-lin Shen-mu, 2300 years of age, Taiwan Red Cypress

(Hualien 3-8) Zhuilu Old Trail, an epic trail initially hand carved by Formosan aboriginals thousands of years ago

*(Optional) 3-4 Qingjing Farm, Central Crossing Island Highway, from east (Taroko Gorge, Hualien) to west (Sun Moon Lake, Taichung) 7 hours ride

*(Optional) 3.1-4 Qingjing Farm, Central Crossing Island Highway, from east (Taroko Gorge, Hualien) to west (Sun Moon Lake, Taichung) 7 hours ride

(Tainan 2-7) Eternal Golden Castle, also known as Erkunshen Fortress, is a red four-walled castle surrounded by bastions and moat on all four sides. Historical vicissitudes have washed way Eternal Golden Fort of its relevance as a military stronghold, now it is a popular tourist destination.

(Tainan 5-7) Ten-Drum Cultural Village was repurposed by the Ten Drum Band in 2005 from a century old sugar refinery built by the Japanese during colonial period. Ten Drum Band gives innovative Taiwanese drumming shows in this Asia's first drumming themed international art village.

(Tainan 1-7) Fort Zeelandia, Anping Fort, built by the Dutch in 1634, as a combined military and commercial headquarters. In 1662, Koxinga defeated the Dutch, took over Fort Zeelandia and changed the name into Anping Fort in remembrance of his hometown in mainland China.

(Tainan 4-7) Chikan Tower, Chihkan Tower and Anping Fort are two of Tainan's most famous landmarks. Originally built as Fort Provintia in 1652 by the Dutch, the building set the tone as the location of the administrative center of Tainan, and has gone through numerous repairs and refurbishments over the past 300 years to give it its current appearance.

(Tainan 7-7) Chi Mei Museum, an European style palace full of cultural treasures, built by Hsu Wen-long, founder of Chimei Group. Mr. Hsu gave this museum to Tainan City as a big gift in a hope that people from 3-year-old infants to 90 year old grandparents can have access to aesthetic culture of precious international works of art at a "local museum".

(Kaohsiung 7-8) Chi-Hou Fort, was built in 1875 by the Manchu Court following the growing tensions with the West and Japan. It was built using western style architecture. In 1894 the Japanese attacked the fort with canons from nearby ships, damaging the name plate of the fort. Later that day the Japanese invaded the island and then took the fort. Later they removed the canon on the fort and left the fort abandoned. The fort was later renovated by the Kaohsiung city hall as a tourist destination i

(Kaohsiung 4-8) Dragon and Tiger Pagodas stand right above the water surface of Lotus Pond. Many sayings given try to explain what the dragon and the tiger stand for, however, in ancient Chinese culture, green dragon symbolizes spring rain, flourishing and blessings, while golden tiger goes for deep autumn, desolation, punishment and killing; dragon and tiger going side by side somehow gives a hint of imperial ruling (Taiwan was then under totalitarian ruling of Chiang Kai-Shek).

(Kaohsiung 5-8) Former British Consulate at Takou (Kaohsiung) is over 150 years old, spanning a long and complex history in Taiwan. It was originally built by the British as a consulate compound then taken by the Japanese, and then used as a weather observatory by the ROC, and in 2003 it was converted into a museum. Now it is a popular tourist destination, with great views of Kaohsiung Harbor and Siziwan.

(Kaohsiung 3-8) Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum

(Kaohsiung 6-8) Chi Jin Windmill Park is a large grassy area and seaside park in the central part of the island. It is just beside the sandy beach and the main road of the island, about 5 km from the ferry station. Chi Jin Island stretches 10 km northwest-southeast capping Kaohsiung Harbor.

(Kaohsiung 8-8) Chi-Hou Lighthouse was completed in 1916 during the Japanese occupation, styled after English architecture. The lighthouse itself is not allowed to enter (like most lighthouses in Tawain), but visitors can enjoy beautiful views of Kaohsiung Harbor from vicinity.

(Kending 2-8) National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium has three theme exhibit halls: Waters of Taiwan, Coral Kingdom Pavilion and Waters of the World. The Waters of the World covers the global waters and ancient ocean with the method of combining the aquarium and all digital images, it is especially interesting to view the virtual images of the earth hundreds of millions of years ago. (ticket price: USD 15.5 per person)

(Kending 1-8) National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium

(Kending 4-8) Sand Island (Land Crab Sanctuary)

(Kending 3-8) Chuanfan Rock/Sail Rock/Rock of Nixon Head

(Hualien 7-8) Qixingtan, Seven Star Lake (Jade Stone Beach)

(Hualien 6-8) Changchun Shrine & Trail, Eternal Spring Shrine Trail, a Buddhist shrine that built on the eternal spring shooting out of the mountain near the entrance of the park. The shrine was originally built to reverence those that died building the cross island highway. There is a trail tunneled through the mountain to the shrine,

(Hualien 5-8) Tian Hsiang is at an elevation of 480 meters, where the river is close to the sea level. There are many historical trails and scenic spots here, it is also a border town for food, drinks and restroom.

(Hualien3.1-8) Zhuilu Old Trail, one of the famous hiking trails at Taroko National Park. Part of the trail is relatively dangerous, therefore a permit is required to enter.

(Hualien4-8) Taroko Tunnel of Nine Turns, There are many tunnels on the road up to the gorge, but one section called the Tunnel of Nine Turns is especially breathtaking, and is a popular spot for tourists. Helmets can be rented at the beginning of the tunnels.

(Hualien 2-8) Swallow Grotto, Taroko Gorge, starting at Swallow Grotto (Yanzikou) on the Central Cross-Island Highway, the Liwu River Gorge narrows until Cimu Bridge in the west. This is the most popular section of the gorge, and visitors can take the Swallow Grotto (Yanzikou) Trail from Swallow Grotto (Yanzikou) to Jinheng Bridge, enjoying views of the gorge, potholes in the rock, springs, and the "Chieftain Profile Rock".

(Hualien1-8) Buluowan Suspension Bridge, At a length of 196 m, a width of 2.5 m, and crossing the Liwu Valley at a height of about 152 m, the Buluowan Suspension Bridge is the longest and highest bridge in Taroko National Park.

Ching-Shui Cliffs, located along the Su-Hua Highway connecting Hualien and Yilan, the cliffs are located along a 5KM stretch of spectacular coastline.

*(Optional) 1-4 Baiyang Waterfalls Trail / The V shaped valley cut by Liwu river is becoming increasingly clear around Bai-yang area, especially at the road segment in the vicinity of Bai-yang trail where the elevation goes down to four hundred metres.

*(Optional) 4.1-4 Hehuan Mountain / Central Crossing Island Highway, from east (Taroko Gorge, Hualien) to west (Sun Moon Lake, Taichung) 7 hours ride

*(Optional) 4.2-4 Hehuan Mountain / Central Crossing Island Highway, from east (Taroko Gorge, Hualien) to west (Sun Moon Lake, Taichung) 7 hours ride

*(Optional) 4-4 Hehuan Mountain / Central Crossing Island Highway, from east (Taroko Gorge, Hualien) to west (Sun Moon Lake, Taichung) 7 hours ride

This Taiwanese whiskey brand, Kavalan, has secretly become a dark horse in whiskey awards worldwide and gained its fame in the game.

Thanks to humid subtropical climate in Yi-Lan, Kavalan took the world of spirits industry by storm within only a decade of its establishment.

(Luodong Forestry Culture Garden) Immerse yourself in nature's embrace at Luodong Forestry Culture Garden in Yilan County. Wander through lush greenery and tranquil ponds, where the essence of Taiwan's forestry heritage intertwines with serenity, offering a peaceful escape for all.

Award-Winning Kavalan Whisky Distillery in Yi-Lan.

From the bridge, viewers can observe from above the twists and turns of the Liwu River that, flanked by the steep walls of the gorge, form a magnificent cascade of overlapping layers with a view that extends all the way from the gorge to faraway mountains.

*(Optional) 2-4 Wuling, the highway highest point of Taiwan, with an elevation of 3,275M (10,746ft) / Central Crossing Island Highway, connects east (Taroko Gorge, Hualien) and west (Sun Moon Lake, Nantou).

Sun Moon Lake Cable Car, If you choose the green car of the Sun Moon Lake cable cars, you enjoy a transparent floor through which you can view the beautiful SML scenery with a little bit fear.

(Alishan 9-9) 10 minutes ride from Sacred Wood Forest Train Station to Alishan Railway Station

(Jiu Shifen 5-7) Ah Mei Tea House, Savor the charm of Jiufen Old Street's Ah Mei Tea House, where time stands still amidst the whispers of tradition. Indulge in a taste of history as you sip on aromatic teas, surrounded by the nostalgic ambiance of Taiwan's past.

The east eand of Central Cross-Island Highway

Dongdamen Night Market, Hualien, yes, they have roasted alligator.

Sun Moon Lake Cable Car, Spanning 1.877 kilometers between the Sun Moon Lake Youth Activity Center and the Observation Tower of the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, the 7-minute direct cable car ride offers splendid views of Sun Moon Lake, as well as the surrounding mountains and basins of Puli.

Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, an amusement park for all ages and all Interests by SML and linked with SML cable car rides.

7 to 12 days to travel Taiwan around with Tom and a big van

Round Taiwan all must see attractions

Taipei Half Day Shore Excursion Tour - Book it!

if you only have few hours to visit Taiwan, Taipei is the best place.

Why? Within 4 hours what will you see?
Chinese culture, Green building, Diversity of Temples, friendly to every ethnic, accept all various culture. . . etc.

Taipei is more beyond the metropolitan city. It's a place that no mater where you are, you will always see mountains and will let you feel comfortable for your travel.

Taipei has fun! How to explore it within a few hours? Curios about how Taipei's look Following an experienced guide you will not miss anything in the city.

Must visit for shoot: Installation art "LOVE" by Robert Indiana, which is located in front of Taipei 101

Taipei highlight: National Palace Museum, the must visit museum in the world.

Taipei highlight: Chiang-Kai-Shek memorial hall, a modern garden surrounding buildings

Taipei highlight: Chiang-Kai-Shek memorial hall, don't miss the changing of honorable guard

Must visit: Taipei 101, the highest green building

National Palast Museum, enjoy lots preserved and world-classed cultural objects.

Plum vase shape for flowers or wine? Blue and white procelain are been seen in lots of King/Queens' residence in Europe. Visit

Chiang Kai-shek, who is he, how is he. follow me to visit CKS merial hall, let's go.

Taipei will touch your heart!

Day Tour--North Coast Tea culture and arts. (Not in Winter)

Tea, when you mention about Taiwan, What to do in Taiwan? Don't forget to visit any tea farm in Taiwan. Different climate and altitude makes Taiwanese Tea with its plenty on taste. North Coast are not far away from Keelung and Taipei city, where is the best idea to travel when you stay in Taipei or with cruise to Keelung, a unique destination is to North coast.
North Coast is near sea and mountains, where has wetland with Lotus (Summer limit), in Mountain area you can wear tea hat walking into the tea plantation to pick up tea leaves with experts. After few process to dry it, then you can take your tea home. If weather permits we can have a cup of tea in nature or tea ceremony in tea house.

tea farm telling how he respect nature on his tea plentation

eco-friendly trail walking path on tea plentation

Let's enjoy it, all memories in the tea aroma

Incredible Nature in Northern Taiwan Full Day Trip from Taipei

Northern Taiwan is a popular sightseeing place and not far away from Taipei City.

You can enjoy the formation of nature, walk in the old street and try to find the evidence of ancient gold and coal miner. The best highlight of the tour is enlighten a sky-lantern, write your wish on it and let it fly.

Why to book this tour:
*The most important is that you will see ocean and moutain view in one day.
*Not far away from Taipei.
*Best chioce for day trip.
*All the beautiful sceneries make up the most exciting places on earth.

out of Taipei: Yehliu Geoparkt, unique rock formation

out of Taipei: Why to visit the Yehliu Geopark?

out of Taipei: Ying-yang Sea: gold evidence

out of Taipei: 13 Layer Remains- remains of copper refinery

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