Night markets, marble gorges and mountain tea
Open Taiwan in the interactive travelogue →The bamboo-shaped tower with a high-speed lift to a giddy observation deck.
Best time: Oct–Apr — Cooler, drier months give the clearest city views.
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A grand white memorial and plaza with a ceremonial changing of the guard.
Best time: Oct–Apr — Milder months are best for the open plaza.
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Taipei's biggest night market, a feast of street food and games.
Best time: Year-round — A covered-lane night market lively in any season.
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An ornate, incense-wreathed 18th-century temple in the old quarter.
Best time: Oct–Apr — Cooler months are best for the old-town temple lanes.
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Contemporary art institution showcasing Taiwan's modern artistic vision.
Best time: Oct–May — Leading contemporary platform reflecting island's cultural sophistication.
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A road threading a sheer marble canyon of tunnels and turquoise river.
Best time: Oct–Apr — The drier season is safest for the canyon (typhoon-free).
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A riverside cliff path above impossibly clear blue-green water.
Best time: Oct–Apr — Dry months keep the riverside trails open and safe.
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A shrine set over a waterfall, built to honour road-builders.
Best time: Oct–Apr — Drier weather is best for the gorge viewpoints.
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Sheer cliffs plunging straight into the Pacific along the coast nearby.
Best time: Oct–Apr — Clear drier days give the best cliff-and-ocean views.
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Historic Japanese-era coastal cliffside path with dramatic ocean views.
Best time: Mar–May & Oct–Nov — Heritage trail merging natural grandeur with colonial-era infrastructure.
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The ruins of the 17th-century Dutch fort that founded the city.
Best time: Oct–Apr — Cooler, drier months are best for the coastal fort.
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A narrow lane of old shophouses, snacks and the tree-swallowed Anping Tree House.
Best time: Oct–Apr — Milder months suit the crowded heritage street.
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Taiwan's first Confucian temple, a serene walled complex of 1665.
Best time: Oct–Apr — Cooler weather is best for the temple courtyards.
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A Dutch-era fort base topped by ornate Chinese pavilions.
Best time: Oct–Apr — Drier months are best for the old-town landmark.
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Preserved Japanese colonial-era commercial building reflecting historical commerce.
Best time: Oct–Mar — Authentic colonial structure documenting Taiwan's retail and architectural evolution.
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Charming narrow alley lined with traditional shops and food stalls.
Best time: Nov–Mar — Atmospheric heritage street famous for taro balls and street food.
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Traditional wooden teahouses with mountain views and authentic local atmosphere.
Best time: Mar–May & Sep–Oct — Serene tea culture experience overlooking mountain landscape.
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Scenic 40-meter waterfall easily accessible from nearby station.
Best time: Mar–Jun & Sep–Oct — Spectacular cascading falls set within subtropical forest.
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Release glowing paper lanterns into night sky for wishes and blessings.
Best time: Dec–Mar — Magical traditional ceremony creating unforgettable memories.
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Pan for gold in streams using historical mining techniques and equipment.
Best time: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct — Interactive heritage activity linking to region's gold mining past.
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Sheer 2,000-meter marble cliffs dropping vertically into turquoise Pacific waters along the coastal highway.
Best time: April-October — It's one of the world's most dramatic coastal escarpments accessible by scenic train ride.
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A cascading 188-meter waterfall in a steep mountain gorge with trails and swimming pools.
Best time: May-October — The waterfall changes character with seasons from torrents to misty veils.
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An iconic rock formation with walking bridge and viewing platforms overlooking the Liwu River gorge.
Best time: March-October — It's a natural fortress with 360-degree mountain and river vistas.
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Taiwan's largest night market with 300+ stalls selling seafood, street food, and local handicrafts.
Best time: October-April — It's where locals shop for daily staples alongside tourists discovering genuine Taiwan food.
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A hilltop Taoist temple with elaborate dragon sculptures and panoramic views of Hualien city and harbor.
Best time: October-April — The architectural details and city vistas make it the most visited temple in the region.
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It depends on where you go: every place has its own ideal season on this page. For example, Taipei 101 is best around Oct–Apr. Taiwan has 5 featured cities and areas to plan around.
Roughly 25% of people speak English. The main language is Mandarin Chinese.
The Taiwan passport gives visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to about 145 destinations.
This page lists real traveller costs for Taiwan — accommodation, food, transport, plus education, medical, insurance and connectivity — so you can budget before you go.
Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Shilin Night Market, Longshan Temple, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taroko Gorge Road — each with the best time to visit, why it is worth it, and specific things to do.