Title: Visit Taiwan: Best of Taiwan Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Taiwan Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Taiwan.d176.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Taiwan](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Taiwan.d176.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Taiwan Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Taiwan.d176.Flight-Destinations)[Taiwan Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Taiwan.d176.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Taiwan Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Taiwan.d176.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Taiwan ## Tourist Guide ![Taipei featuring a city, a skyscraper and central business district](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/56000/56638-Taipei.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Taiwan](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/470000/470134-Taipei.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kaohsiung as well as an individual male](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/93000/93533-Kaohsiung.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dragon Tiger Tower featuring a pond](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/93000/93343-Dragon-Tiger-Tower.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Taiwan](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/488000/488592-taiwan.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### Ancient indigenous traditions flourish alongside popular culture while glistening towers, mountains and temples punctuate the skyline on this Asian island. Enjoy a slice of undiscovered traveling utopia in Taiwan. Visit bustling forward-thinking cities, towns decorated with age-old temples and tribal villages. Discover a breathtaking countryside made up of pristine national parks, remote islets, soaring mountain ranges, thermal springs and white-sand beaches. Sample Taiwan’s mouthwatering cuisine, which blends local influences with those left over from the times of Chinese and Japanese rule. Begin your tour in Taipei, where the juxtaposition of old and new is evident at the turn of a corner. Visit the revered Longshan Temple and the 1,670-feet (509-meter) tall Taipei 101 tower. Browse Asian art at the National Palace Museum. Spot pickled python at Snake Alley and try Taiwanese street snacks, such as oyster omelets, at Shilin Night Market. North of Taipei, go hiking in Yangmingshan National Park and ride a scenic cable car to Beitou. Cleanse the body in the hot springs of Tai’an and feast on seafood dishes at Keelung Night Market. To the south, the villages surrounding Hsinchu showcase Hakka culture. Find teahouses, markets and a vibrant nightlife scene in Taichung. Visit the venerable Buddha statue in Changhua, impressive temples in the town of Lukang and the Chung Tai Chan Monastery, just outside Puli. Hike in Yushan National Park and journey through the Tsou villages in the Alishan National Scenic Area. Head to the south of the country to find a mix of modern life and historic landmarks in both Kaohsiung and Tainan. Relax on exotic beaches, go surfing and snorkel at Kenting National Park. Experience Paiwan and Rukai customs in the Maolin District. Join rafting trips and bathe in hot springs in East Rift Valley. Gaze up at pretty waterfalls, marble walls and towering cliffs in Taroko National Park. Board a boat bound for Taiwan’s gorgeous islands. Witness the way of life of the Yami people on Orchid Island and Fujian traditions on Matsu Islands. Dive in the crystalline waters of Green Island. Jump between the beaches and temples of the Penghu Islands. Fly to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport from major European and U.S. destinations. Time your visit to enjoy the revelry of the Chinese New Year and Ghost Festival, among other colorful celebrations. ### Popular cities in Taiwan [TaipeiKnown for Dining, Shopping and Business](https://expedia.co.uk/Taipei.dx180030) Taipei is the fun capital of Taiwan and is full of modern malls, ancient temples, rich palaces and night markets. ## Reasons to visit - Taipei 101 - Shilin Night Market - Ningxia Night Market [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Taipei.dx180030)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Taipei-Hotels.d180030.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [TainanKnown for Budget, Tours and Sightseeing](https://expedia.co.uk/Tainan.dx6177060) One of the island's oldest settlements and the region’s former capital, this city’s winding streets tell the story of Taiwan’s history. ## Reasons to visit - Tainan Flowers Night Market - Chihkan Tower - Zeelandia City Museum [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Tainan.dx6177060)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Tainan-Hotels.d6177060.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [KaohsiungKnown for Ports, Art and Culture](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaohsiung.dx6177725) Taiwan’s second-largest city is changing its industrial focus and emerging as a modern hub of entertainment and culture. ## Reasons to visit - Liuhe Night Market - Pier-2 Art Center - Central Park [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaohsiung.dx6177725)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaohsiung-Hotels.d6177725.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [New Taipei CityKnown for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Taipei-City.dx6178032) Between the mountains and the coast, there is so much to see and do in the most populous city of the Taiwan Metropolitan area that you’ll never want to leave. ## Reasons to visit - Jiufen Old Street - Yehliu Geopark - Fulong Beach [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Taipei-City.dx6178032)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Taipei-City-Hotels.d6178032.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [TaichungKnown for Shopping, Family-friendly and Business](https://expedia.co.uk/Taichung.dx6177563) With cosy restaurants, traditional night markets and tranquil tai chi in the park, this destination will make you forget that you’re in Taiwan’s third-largest city. ## Reasons to visit - Taichung Park - Dajia Jenn Lann Temple - Fengjia Night Market [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Taichung.dx6177563)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Taichung-Hotels.d6177563.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Taoyuan CityKnown for Friendly people, Dining and Shopping](https://expedia.co.uk/Taoyuan-City.dx6177728) This northern Taiwanese county is home to ancient cypress forests, sweeping views, unique local delicacies and a breathtaking treetop walk. ## Reasons to visit - Taoyuan Night Market - Jungli Night Market - Shihmen Dam [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Taoyuan-City.dx6177728)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Taoyuan-City-Hotels.d6177728.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Regions in Taiwan ![Shueishe Pier which includes a lake or waterhole as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/92000/92458-Shueishe-Pier.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nantou County A gorgeous lake surrounded by temples and picturesque woodland highlights this eerily misty mountainous terrain. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nantou-County.dx6177334) ![National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium featuring interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/93000/93438-Pingtung-County.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pingtung County Delve deep into the jungle to see monkeys lying on the beach at the national park before exploring marine delights at the aquarium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pingtung-County.dx6158672) ![Chishingtan Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/92000/92966-Chishingtan-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hualien County This beautiful east coast region is home to scenic beaches, wonderful hiking and biking trails and one of Taiwan’s most famous natural attractions. 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