Asia
Taiwan
Taiwan combines outstanding Chinese culinary heritage, dramatic mountain scenery, beautiful hot spring resorts, indigenous tribal culture and a vibrant contemporary arts scene. From the night markets and temples of Taipei and the gorge scenery of Taroko to the hot springs of Beitou and the cycling routes of Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan offers an extraordinary travel experience.
Elect's take
"Taiwan is one of Asia's great hidden gems. The food culture here is among the finest in the world, the people are extraordinarily welcoming and the combination of mountain scenery and sophisticated urban culture creates something genuinely compelling."
Taipei is one of Asia's most enjoyable cities. The night market culture at Shilin and Raohe provides some of the finest street food in the world. The National Palace Museum houses the world's most important collection of Chinese imperial art. Beyond Taipei, Taroko Gorge is one of Asia's most dramatic natural landscapes with marble canyon walls rising hundreds of metres. Hot spring resorts around Beitou and Wulai provide exceptional wellness experiences.
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Night Market Culture
Taipei's legendary night markets offering some of the world's finest street food.
National Palace Museum
The world's most important collection of Chinese imperial art and artefacts.
Taroko Gorge
A dramatic marble canyon of extraordinary beauty in eastern Taiwan.
Hot Spring Resorts
Outstanding thermal spring culture in Beitou, Wulai and throughout the island.
Sun Moon Lake
Taiwan's largest lake with beautiful mountain scenery and outstanding cycling routes.
Longshan Temple
A magnificent 18th century temple complex in the heart of Taipei.
