Beautiful Island! Taiwan offers modern cities, night markets food paradise, natural hot springs, national parks, temples, aboriginal culture. Taipei 101 skyscraper observation, Shilin Night Market street food, Longshan Temple, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, Ximending. Jiufen hilltop town Spirited Away inspiration, Yehliu Geopark rock formations. Sun Moon Lake largest scenic cable car, Wenwu Temple, cycling. Taroko Gorge marble canyon dramatic cliffs, Swallow Grotto, Eternal Spring Shrine. Kaohsiung Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum. Bubble tea birthplace, stinky tofu, friendly people.
Day 1:
Arrive Taipei, Taipei 101 observatory, Ximending shopping|
Day 2:
Longshan Temple, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, National Palace Museum optional, evening Shilin Night Market street food|
Day 3:
Jiufen old street hilltop, Yehliu Geopark Queen Head rock, return Taipei|
Day 4:
High-speed rail Taichung, drive Sun Moon Lake, cable car, boat cruise, Wenwu Temple|
Day 5:
Sun Moon Lake cycling or drive Hualien (200km), evening Dongdamen Night Market|
Day 6:
Taroko Gorge full day (marble canyon, Swallow Grotto, Eternal Spring Shrine, Shakadang Trail)|
Day 7:
Return Taipei, shopping, departure