台北 101
Taipei 101
tái běi yī líng yīRide one of the world’s fastest elevators to a skyline observatory, then explore Xinyi’s plazas and mountain-facing cafés.
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Destinations with a sense of place.
Start with a city, then follow the details—from a local train platform to the snack worth pointing at.
First Taiwan trip: choose a city →Start with these
Six places that show different sides of Taiwan
Start with city views, mountain lanes, a famous lake, art-filled streets, an open coast and historic Tainan.
九份老街
Jiufen Old Street
jiǔ fèn lǎo jiēClimb lantern-lit lanes through a former gold-mining town, stopping for teahouses, taro balls and wide mountain-and-sea views.
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日月潭
Sun Moon Lake
rì yuè tánTaiwan’s largest alpine lake pairs blue water and layered mountains with lakeside cycling, boat rides and easy stops around Shuishe and Ita Thao.
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草悟道
Calligraphy Greenway
cǎo wù dàoA leafy urban corridor connecting Taichung art spaces, cafés and relaxed walking routes.
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高美濕地
Gaomei Wetlands
gāo měi shī dìA broad coastal wetland on Taichung’s outer edge, valued for open skies, tidal flats and boardwalk views rather than a quick city-center stop.
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臺南孔廟
Tainan Confucius Temple Cultural Park
tái nán kǒng miàoA temple and cultural park established in 1665, known for its red walls, ceremonial spaces and links to Tainan’s long educational history.
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南投 · Central
Nantou
nán tóuTaiwan’s mountain heartland, where Sun Moon Lake, tea country and forested highlands reward travelers who plan the last mile.
Explore Nantou →台北 · North
Taipei
tái běiA lively capital where temple courtyards, mountain trails and design-led neighborhoods sit only a few MRT stops apart.
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台中 · Central
Taichung
tái zhōngTaiwan’s creative middle: sunny boulevards, art districts, tea culture and a famously generous food scene.
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嘉義 · South
Chiayi
jiā yìA relaxed gateway to Alishan, loved for old wooden houses, turkey rice and slow mornings over local coffee.
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花蓮 · East
Hualien
huā liánA dramatic east-coast base with marble gorges, Pacific views and Indigenous flavors close to the city.
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桃園 · North
Taoyuan
táo yuánA northern gateway where Daxi’s ornate old street, tofu snacks and riverside history make an easy cultural detour from the Airport MRT.
Explore Taoyuan →新北 · North
New Taipei City
xīn běiA wide-ranging city around Taipei with riverside districts, mountain towns and neighborhood destinations linked by MRT.
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臺南 · South
Tainan
tái nánA southern city of temple courtyards, layered port history and slow-paced lanes, where the historic core and Anping make a rewarding first visit.
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