The 15 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 9 guides that rank for "best places to visit in taiwan"
Named by 4 of 91. TaipeiTaiwanTaiwan capital where old landmarks sit beside skyscrapers and night markets.One source suggests 2 to 3 days gives a good feel for Taiwan, and the metro is easy to use.Best time to visit Taipei
Named by 3 of 92. JiufenTaiwanA mountain town known for narrow streets, traditional tea houses and coastal views.A short taxi ride north of Taipei, originally a gold mining town.
Named by 3 of 93. KaohsiungTaiwanA port city in southern Taiwan with the second biggest airport in the country.Tourism there has been growing, and it has many temples to visit.
Named by 2 of 9
4. Shifen
Taiwan
An old mining town on the Pingxi railway line where travelers fly sky lanterns from the tracks.
The Pingxi Valley is the only place in Taiwan where flying lanterns is legal.
Named by 2 of 95. Taroko GorgeTaiwanA gorge on the east coast known for marble canyons, cliffs and rushing rivers.Trails run from the beginner-friendly Shakadang Trail to the Baiyang Trail with a cave waterfall.
Named by 2 of 96. KentingTaiwanKenting National Park in the south has beaches and well-known scuba diving.Kenting is known for clear water; Bai Sha Wan is a quieter beach good for snorkeling.
7. Sun Moon LakeTaiwanTaiwan largest lake, with lakeside bike trails and Wenwu Temple.Autumn and spring bring clear skies and mild weather.
8. Alishan National Scenic AreaTaiwanMountain scenery, oolong tea plantations and a scenic forest railway.Spring brings cherry blossoms, and train tickets sell out early.
9. Yehliu GeoparkTaiwanCan be combined with Jiufen and Shifen on one day tour from Taipei.
10. Beitou Hot SpringsTaiwanCloser to Taipei than expected, a good half-day trip with hot springs.
11. Yangmingshan National ParkTaiwanA national park near Taipei suggested for hiking.
12. Green IslandTaiwanA dive spot in southern Taiwan reached by a short flight or taxi plus ferry.
13. JingtongTaiwanA quieter town on the Pingxi line than Shifen, with a similar look.
14. TaichungTaiwanListed among weekend getaway cities for sightseeing, nature and shopping.
15. TainanTaiwanListed among weekend getaways, tagged for museums and historical places.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name March to April and October to November as the best time to visit Taiwan.
Named by 4 of 91. TaipeiTaiwan capital where old landmarks sit beside skyscrapers and night markets.One source suggests 2 to 3 days gives a good feel for Taiwan, and the metro is easy to use.Best time to visit Taipei
Named by 3 of 92. JiufenA mountain town known for narrow streets, traditional tea houses and coastal views.A short taxi ride north of Taipei, originally a gold mining town.Named by 3 of 93. KaohsiungA port city in southern Taiwan with the second biggest airport in the country.Tourism there has been growing, and it has many temples to visit.
