With the Taiwanese government relaxing its visa policies for many nationalities, Taiwan is groomed to become a tourism powerhouse in the Asia Pacific region. In the Philippines alone, while Pinoys are eagerly waiting for the implementation of the visa-free entry promise, Taiwanese and local airlines alike have been aggressively promoting the island by lowering fares.
But the truth is, Taiwan destinations are not hard to sell. It has everything going for it. It’s in a strategic location, smack in the middle of the East and Southeast Asian regions. If you’re based in Manila, it’s just 2.5 hours away. It also has a lot to offer, and they’re pretty diverse: from its rugged coasts to its lush inland mountains to its vibrant metropoles. These are all connected by an impressive and efficient railway system, making it so easy to explore. You can easily hop into a train in Taipei and get to other cities like Taichung and see their key tourist attractions too.
And oh, it’s one of the cheapest destinations in East Asia.
If you only have four to five days to explore the island, we’ve built a few sample itineraries that you may use as basis for your own. Feel free to make changes to suit your needs. Also notice that these all assume you will be flying in and out of Taiwan Taoyuan Airport.
We’ve also provided some recommended hotels that you may consider for your stay in Taipei and Taichung.
Taiwan Itinerary #1: Taipei + Yangmingshan National Park Day Tour
Prominent Stops: Taipei City Tour, Yangmingshan National Park
Duration: 4 Days
Where to Stay in Taipei
Mr Lobsters Secret Den Design Hostel
9F, No.22, Sec. 1, Chongqing N. Rd, Taipei Main Station
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Taiwan Itinerary #2: Taipei + Taichung
Prominent Stops: Taipei City, Taichung City
Duration: 5 Days
Where to Stay in Taichung
Taichung Trans Inn |
Taichung Box Design Hotel |
Taiwan Itinerary #3: Taipei + Hualien
Prominent Stops: Taipei City, Hualien City, Taroko Gorge
Duration: 5 Days
Where to Stay in Taipei
MUIU Capsule Inn
12F, No.37, Sec. 1, Kaifeng St, Taipei Main Station, Taipei, Taiwan 10044
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hi! i just to ask where did you find the 170 ntd full day taroko gorge bus tour? thanks
Hi Paolo, it’s a mistake. It should be NTD250. You can get one from the building next to the main train station. We’ll correct this asap.
Hello, possible po kaya pag sa ximen lang mag stay tapos mag tour lang sa Taichung balik na lang ulit sa hotel sa ximen? as mura yung nakuha nyo tour sa taroko gorge kaysa sa klook. san po yung the main train station? thanks
Hi yancz, yep, possible to visit Taichung na day tour lang.
Yung sa Klook kasi is tour, tapos ito ay bus pass lang. More info here about Taroko here: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2018/09/taroko-gorge-bus-passes-tours-things-to-do/