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Discover Taiwan
Taiwan, China
The island state of Taiwan was formerly known as Ilha Formosa, a name bestowed by Portoguese explorers and which translates as "beautiful island". True to its name, you can be assured to find beautiful sights aplenty anywhere you decide to go! So indulge in the famous Taiwanese hospitality, fill your belly with a pletora of local delicacies and take a perfect 2-week itinerary across the country to experience all the best of Taiwan has to offer! 💟 EXTRA FOR FOLLOWERS ONLY 💟 Follow me to get the detailed city itineraries with photos, location details and insider tips on where to stay, eat, best photo spots and much more. (If you see a 💟 it means there's a special list available!)
Capital cities are a must-visit for any traveller visiting a new country, and Taipei is no exception. A major hub in East Asia, Taipei is a bustling city home to the iconic Taipei 101 Tower. But don't let this chic neon mecca fool you: heritage sites and natural havens nestle side by side to shopping districts and high-end dining. 📌 Taipei 101 📌 National Palace Museum 📌 Longshan Temple 📌 Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall 📌 Ximending District 📌 Shilin Night Market 💟 Available separately Taipei focused lists with photos, location details, insider tips on where to eat, best photo spots, etc. For followers only 😉 so do tap that green button on my profile in order to see them! https://lemi.travel/wabisavi/the-ultimate-guide-to-taipei?utm_source=androidapp&utm_medium=share https://lemi.travel/wabisavi/eating-around-taipei?utm_source=androidapp&utm_medium=share https://lemi.travel/wabisavi/cafe-hop-in-taipei?utm_source=androidapp&utm_medium=share https://lemi.travel/wabisavi/best-day-trips-from-taipei?utm_source=androidapp&utm_medium=share https://lemi.travel/wabisavi/yangmingshan-the-ultimate-guide?utm_source=androidapp&utm_medium=share
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Yingge (lit. oriole's song), located an half hour from Taipei, is an unassuming town at the centre of Taiwan's famous ceramic industry. How to spend a day in Yingge: 🔸 Visit the pottery museum. 🔸 Take photos with oversized teacups at the pottery art garden. 🔸 Stroll down the Old Street and shop all things pottery to your heart's content. 🔸Try your hand at one of the numerous pottery workshops. 🔸 Sip Chinese tea from traditional handmade vessels. 🔸 Take your loved one to the Love Garden for a romantic surprise and a beautiful night view.
Yingge District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 239
Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan 970
- +886 3 862 1100
972, Taiwan, Hualien County, Xiulin Township, 富世291號
An easy daytrip from Kaohsiung, “Phoenix City” Tainan is the oldest city in Taiwan, brimming with history and famous local delicacies. 🔸 Take a stroll down memory lane at Anping Old Street 🔸 Discover a rainbow of coloured salts at Sio Museum 🔸Crawl around a real tree house wrapped in the roots of an ancient bayan tree 🔸 Climb the old Dutch stronghold of Fort Zeelandia and enjoy a 360’ view of the city 🔸 Feed koi fish at Fort Provintia 🔸 Indulge your tastebuds on local treats like danzai noodles and coffin bread (which tastes much better than it sounds, don’t worry) 🔸 Watch the sunset from the waterfront park https://lemi.travel/wabisavi/discover-tainan?utm_source=androidapp&utm_medium=share
Tainan, East District, Tainan City, Taiwan
Kaohsiung is Taiwan’s second largest city, and reportedly the sunniest on the island. Historical locations and scenic beauties abound in this modern and international trading hub. 🔸 Be awed by the world’s largest public glass artwork 🔸Stroll under a canopy of colourful umbrellas 🔸Learn about Hakka culture 🔸 Visit the largest Confucius temple in Taiwan 🔸 Tour the many attractions around Lotus Pond 🔸 Bring yourself some good luck at the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas 🔸 Trek through a mountain made of coral reef 🔸 Enjoy whimsical modern art 🔸 Soak up the sunset at coastal parks and old forts 🔸 Shop in one of Asia’s biggest malls 🔸 Take a spiritual retreat at a massive Buddhist Complex To find all the info and much more, check out the in-depth Kaohsiung guide: https://lemi.travel/wabisavi/the-ultimate-guide-to-kaohsiung?utm_source=iosapp&utm_medium=share
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
- +886 8 886 1321
Pingtung County, Taiwan
4Five wonders make Alishan especially famous: railroad, forest, sea of clouds, sunrise and sunset. This fun-packed National Scenic Area set deep in Taiwan's mountains has treasures for everyone. 🔸 Welcome the first sunrise of the year to an orchestral soundtrack. 🔸Hike some of Taiwan's most scenic and iconic trails 🔸 Bask under a sea of pink cherry blossoms or of romantic wisteria 🔸 Admire the glittering of tens of thousand of fireflies by joining an ecological guided tour 🔸 Delve into indigenous culture by visiting one of the 12 tribal villages, attending the Tsou Tribe Festival and visiting places with unpronounceable names such as Poftongaveoveo 🔸 Stroll the historic streets of Fenqihu and sample Taiwan's most famous lunch box 🔸 Ride the nostalgic railway 🔸 Savor the famous Alishan tea-culture on a tea-garden hopping tour and enjoy different styles of seasonal tea ceremonies. 🔸 Taste the unique flavours of high-mountain coffee 🔸 Snap cheesy couple photos at the Love Prairie (or get married "Under the Divine Alishan Trees", yup that's a thing).
Alishan Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan 605
Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan 500
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