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Discovering Taiwan: Unveiling Its Allure to Travelers Worldwide
Embark on an Adventure to Taiwan, a Favorite Destination Amongst Young Travelers
Indulge in Night Market Shopping in Taipei
Night markets are considered a distinctive cultural feature of Taiwan, so tourists visiting Taiwan should definitely not miss spending their evenings at the night markets. Since ancient times during the Tang Dynasty, the Taiwan night markets have been very popular. Even today, Taiwanese people still maintain the habit of gathering with friends, eating, and enjoying themselves at the night markets.
Taiwan Night Markets - A Unique Cultural Feature of Taiwan. (Photo: Internet)
The variety of goods at Taiwan night markets is extensive, from clothing, handicrafts to food and drinks. The fashion clothing here is exceptionally beautiful yet affordable, while the street food is so diverse that tourists should take a stroll around the markets and sample each dish to experience a complete culinary tour. The most famous night markets in Taipei are Shilin, Raohe, Shida, Jingmei, and Fengjia.
Get Lost in the World of Red Lanterns at Jiufen
About 50 minutes away from Taipei City by car, Jiufen is one of the most attractive destinations in Taiwan. It boasts a unique natural landscape and a solemn ancient appearance with architecture reminiscent of colonial times. Strolling through Jiufen's ancient village in the evening, you'll feel like you've stepped into a fairy tale world as you admire the bright red lanterns hanging high. Amidst the bustling crowd, you can find your own peaceful corner by stopping at a pastry shop or tea house to enjoy some warm tea and taste a few sweet treats.
The world of red lanterns in Jiufen's ancient village. (Photo: Internet)
Release Sky Lanterns to Make Wishes at Shifen
Those who have watched the drama 'You Are the Apple of My Eye' will surely be moved when recalling the scenes of Tham Giai Nghi and Kha Canh Dang releasing sky lanterns in the ancient village of Shifen. Releasing sky lanterns in Shifen has been a tradition since ancient times, now it has become a symbol of peace, dreams, and hope.
Don't forget to release sky lanterns to pray for luck in the ancient village of Shifen. (Photo: Internet)
Sky lanterns are made of oiled rice paper and lightweight bamboo frames, each color symbolizing peace, health, work, relationships... When visiting the ancient town of Shifen, you should buy a lantern and write your prayers on it, then stop at the old railway line to release the lantern high into the sky. Your prayers will reach the higher powers above, and your dreams may come true if you keep the faith.
Rediscover tranquility in the countryside of Beitou
Just a 30-minute subway ride from Taipei, you'll arrive in Beitou - a peaceful, idyllic countryside. Beitou features picturesque natural scenery and many attractions such as Yangmingshan National Park, Beitou Hot Spring Museum, and the sacred Kuantu Temple...
Experience the meaningful hot spring bathing at Xinbeitou in the countryside of Beitou. (Photo: Internet)
Notably, Beitou is famous for a hot spring nestled deep in the mountains. The area around Beitou's hot spring boasts numerous high-end resorts, luxurious accommodations, tea houses, and public bathing areas serving a large number of tourists. When visiting Beitou, don't miss the experience of immersing yourself in the crystal-clear hot springs, gazing at the hidden mountains in the misty haze. If you still don't know what to do in Taiwan, be sure to jot down the Xinbeitou hot spring bathing experience in your travel notebook!
Ascend to the top of Taipei 101, the tallest building in Taipei
Taipei 101 Tower was once the tallest building in the world from 2004 to 2010. It's an ideal spot to admire the entire Taipei cityscape from above. The cost to ascend to the highest floor of the tower is $20 per person. When visiting Taipei 101, besides enjoying the view of Taipei from the observation deck, you can indulge in the famous Xiao Long Bao dumplings and pork soup at Din Tai Fung, explore the stores of leading fashion brands in the Taipei 101 Mall, or reserve a table at Starbucks Taipei 101 to savor delicious coffee while enjoying the stunning scenery.
The Teipei 101 Tower used to be the tallest building in the world. (Photo: Internet)
Admire the ethereal beauty of Sun Moon Lake
Located in Nantou County in central Taiwan, Sun Moon Lake (also known as Sun Moon Pond) is the largest natural lake in Taiwan. The nature here boasts a majestic and poetic beauty with towering mountains surrounding the azure Sun Moon Lake throughout all four seasons.
The poetic beauty and tranquility beside Sun Moon Lake. (Photo: Internet)
Boating around Sun Moon Lake, tourists can admire the wild sunflowers along the lake, explore Lalu Island in the middle of the lake, and immerse themselves in the charming riverside landscape. Surrounding the lake are other interesting sites such as Van Vo Temple dedicated to Quan Cong and Confucius, and the 9-story tall Tu An Pagoda situated on a 46m high mountain.
Visit the National Palace Museum
Built in 1933, the National Palace Museum is one of the world's largest museums preserving royal artworks and artifacts. It resembles a giant treasure trove housing over 600,000 treasures made of jade, porcelain, bronze, landscape paintings, and valuable portraits from China, mainly from the Tang, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties.
The impressive architecture of the National Palace Museum. (Photo: Internet)
A special feature is that each display at the National Palace Museum only presents about 1,500 artifacts and changes every three months. Therefore, tourists visiting the museum multiple times will still have completely different experiences. Don't miss out on the various events, discussions, and weekly art performances here.
Traveling to Taiwan is a meaningful experience for everyone. (Photo: Internet)
What makes Taiwan exciting and appealing still depends on each person's preferences. However, Taiwan will always be a beautiful island with many stunning landscapes and impressive attractions that attract tourists from all over the world. What do you think about Taiwan? Contact 1900 33 98 for advice and support in booking a complete Taiwan tour package at a preferential price.
