Attractions in Taiwan

Dragon and Tiger Pagodas

Two colorful, seven-story pagodas at the Lotus Pond, where you enter through a dragon's mouth and exit through a tiger's mouth for good luck.

Yangmingshan National Park

A volcanic national park right outside Taipei, known for its hot springs, fumaroles, and cherry blossoms blooming in spring.

Maokong Gondola

A cable car system in Taipei that takes visitors up to the tea-growing areas of Maokong, home to many traditional teahouses.

Gaomei Wetlands

An expansive tidal flat in Taichung, which is an important habitat for migratory birds and is famous for its spectacular sunsets.

Jiufen Old Street

A charming mountain town that was once a center for gold mining, now famous for its narrow alleys and traditional teahouses.

Chimei Museum

An impressive private museum in Tainan, exhibiting European art, musical instruments, historical weapons, and natural history.

Alishan National Scenic Area

A high-altitude mountain resort known for its breathtaking sunrises, seas of clouds, and historic forest railways.

Elephant Mountain

A steep hill near the center of Taipei, offering one of the best views of Taipei 101 and the city skyline.

Rainbow Village

A former military settlement in Taichung, saved from demolition by a veteran who painted vibrant, colorful murals.

Chishang

A picturesque township in the East Rift Valley, famous for its premium rice and endless paddies without power lines.

Raohe Street Night Market

One of the oldest night markets in Taipei, known for its traditional dishes and the imposing gate at its entrance.

Kenting National Park

A popular national park located at the southern tip of Taiwan, known for its white sandy beaches and tropical climate.

Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum

A massive Buddhist temple complex and museum that houses a significant tooth relic of the historical Buddha.

Taipei 101

An iconic skyscraper that was once the tallest building in the world, featuring a distinctive pagoda-inspired design.

Pier-2 Art Center

Former abandoned warehouses in Kaohsiung transformed into a vibrant hub for modern art and design.

Hsinshe (Xinshe)

A scenic district in Taichung famous for its annual 'Sea of Flowers', mushroom farms, and European-style castles.

Sun Moon Lake

The largest natural lake in Taiwan, famous for its picturesque scenery and the rich culture of indigenous tribes.

Lugang

A historic port town renowned for its well-preserved temples, traditional architecture, and local crafts.

Sanyi

The woodcarving capital of Taiwan, nestled in misty mountains and famous for its historic railway heritage.

Taroko Gorge

An impressive marble gorge carved by the Liwu River, offering spectacular hiking trails.

Lotus Pond

An artificial lake in Kaohsiung, surrounded by numerous colorful temples, pavilions, and statues.

Shifen

Famous for its wide waterfall and a historic railway track that runs directly through the town's market street.

Yehliu Geopark

A geological park on the north coast, famous for its unusual rock formations.

Monument

Hatta Yoichi Memorial Park

A park honoring the Japanese engineer Hatta Yoichi, who built the Chianan Irrigation System and the Wushantou Reservoir.

Monument

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

A prominent monument in Taipei erected in memory of former President Chiang Kai-shek.

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Eluanbi Lighthouse

One of the few armed lighthouses in the world, located at the southernmost point of Taiwan.

Nature

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Weiwuying Metropolitan Park

A massive park in Kaohsiung on a former military base, ideal for walks and nature observation.

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Taichung Metropolitan Park

A large nature park on the Dadu Plateau offering expansive views of the city and the coastline.

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Xitou Nature Education Area

A dense bamboo forest and research area offering a cool and tranquil atmosphere.

Lake

Liyu Lake

Liyu Lake is the largest inland lake in eastern Taiwan and is surrounded by lush green hills.

Snow Mountain (Xueshan)

Snow Mountain, at 3886 meters, is Taiwan's second highest mountain, offering challenging hiking trails through untouched nature.

Mount Hehuan

Mount Hehuan is a popular destination to experience snow in subtropical Taiwan, as it is accessible via well-maintained roads.

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Laomei Green Reef

A coastal formation with volcanic trenches covered in green algae during spring.

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Qingshui Cliff

Spectacular cliffs that drop almost vertically into the Pacific Ocean.

Jade Mountain (Yushan)

Jade Mountain is the highest point in Taiwan and a major landmark attracting mountaineers from around the world.

Qixing Mountain

Qixing Mountain is the highest dormant volcano in Taiwan and the centerpiece of Yangmingshan National Park.

Dajianshan

A distinctive rocky peak in Kenting National Park, often referred to as the Matterhorn of the South.

Zhuoshui River

The Zhuoshui River is the longest river in Taiwan and has immense importance for agriculture in the central part of the island.

Lion's Head Mountain

A gentle mountain ridge famous for its Buddhist cave temples carved into the cliff faces.

Nanhushan

A massive peak in the Central Mountain Range, known for its rugged and vast landscapes.

Dajia River

The Dajia River originates in the central highlands and plays an important role in hydroelectric power generation in Taichung.

Tamsui River

The Tamsui River flows through the Taipei metropolitan area and empties into the Taiwan Strait in the northwest of the island.

Xiuguluan River

The Xiuguluan River winds through the deep gorge of the eastern mountain range and is famous for rafting adventures.

More highlights

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Taipingshan Forest

Taipingshan Forest was once a major center of the logging industry and is now a misty recreation area with hot springs.

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Basianshan Forest

Basianshan Forest, meaning Eight Immortals Mountain, offers lush vegetation and historical logging trails.

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Fort San Domingo

Originally built by the Spanish and later used by various colonial powers, it reflects Taiwan's complex history.

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Beigang Chaotian Temple

One of the most important Mazu temples in Taiwan, known for its magnificent architecture and historical significance.

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Guningtou Battlefield

The site of a decisive 1949 battle where ROC forces successfully repelled an invasion of Kinmen.

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Taijiang National Park

Taijiang National Park protects extensive wetlands and mangrove forests that harbor a diverse birdlife.

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Shei-Pa National Park

Shei-Pa National Park protects a rugged mountainous region with steep peaks and rare endemic animal species.